{"product_id":"the-art-and-craft-of-handmade-books-dover-crafts-book-binding-printing-0486800377","title":"The Art and Craft of Handmade Books (Dover Crafts: Book Binding \u0026 Printing)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0486800377\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e LaPlantz, Shereen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A beautiful and worthwhile book.\" - Next Book PleaseThis innovative approach to bookbinding demonstrates an array of creative techniques that elevate handmade books into extraordinary works of art. Easy-to-follow, well-illustrated directions for more than 25 patterns explain how to make seven different kinds of books with pop-up panels and pages that \"explode\" from the spine as well as slipcases, tassels, and other distinctive features.The guide begins with instructions for a simple accordion-fold book. Successive projects build on methods readers have already mastered and introduce new skills, including the pamphlet stitch, ideal for photo albums and scrapbooks; tacket binding, the versatile stitch of medieval Europe; and the Coptic stitch, employed by Christians of ancient Egypt. A full-color photo gallery, with contributions from more than 60 artists, offers further inspiration for enhancing and personalizing projects by using alphabets, bestiaries, botanical illustrations, and other designs. The author includes a glossary of terms as well as information on materials and tools.\"Well-written, imaginative - and just plain fun to read. I learned a lot about ways to make books that I never dreamed of. Ms. Laplantz is a creative genius.\" - Bassocantor Reviews\"This is a gorgeous book filled with beautiful projects.\" - The Sheepish Reader 'n' Writer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51892886569248,"sku":"NEW0486800377","price":24.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/81h-48RzyJL.jpg?v=1781991338","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-art-and-craft-of-handmade-books-dover-crafts-book-binding-printing-0486800377","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}