Altered Books, Collaborative Journals, and Other Adventures in Bookmaking

ISBN: 1564969959

Author: Harrison, Holly

Condition: New

Today more than ever, you cant judge a book by its cover. Why? Because two of the hottest new trends in bookmaking are pushing the boundaries of what it means to write, read, and experience a book.This exciting guide explores the creative processes behind altered books when artists make their own distinctive mark on an already published workand collaborative journals in which many artists come together to create a unique single work.Readers will learn how to alter treasured books through collage, paint, layering, sewing and more. And theyll learn how communities of artists can come together to select a topic, set up a project, and ultimately publish or show their finished collaborative work.Filled with easy, how-to projects and beautiful gallery photos, this book will help artists of any ability to create books that tell unique and personal stories.