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BOOKMAKING AND JOURNALING BIBLIOGRAPHY 


1 Handcrafted Journals, Albums, Scrapbooks, & More
by Marie Browning
Hardcover, October 1999


Time to bite the bullet and get into making books. Not only are they functional but they are also eye-catching. Whether for yourself or for a gift, handmade books are fun and surprisingly easy to make.

2 Making Memory Books by Hand
by Kristina Feliciano
Paperback, June 1999


Do you enjoy Michael Jacobs, Somerset Studio, Shereen LaPlantz? Here's a book for you. Just looking at this book is inspirations to incorporate even the structure of the book into the telling of your family story.

3 Cover to Cover : Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals and Albums 
by Shereen  LaPlantz


If you can only have one book on the subject, get this one. It is very complete, giving suggestions for inexpensive tools, directions for a project for each type of book, including many illustrations, and suggestions  for variations on each. There are many color photos of finished books to inspire you. I know many stampers who have this book and recommend it highly.

4 Making Books by Hand: A Step-by-Step Guide
by Mary McCarthy and Philip Manna 
Hardcover, 1997


This one is great for visual learners; photos illustrate each written step. It includes some interesting designs for Box Books if you're not into books you have to fill with words.

5 Handmade Books and Cards 
by Jean G. Kropper


This book contains nice historical background on books and papers. It includes some simple bookbinding techniques you can combine with cards - like the crossed-ribbon binding. Included are advanced techniques like tunnel books.

6 How to Make Your Own Books and Boxes: portfolios, photograph albums and decorative papers 
by Peter Baumgartner
Paperback, 1997


Marbled, batik and paste patterns are demonstrated for you to use in creating books and boxes. It includes 36 decorative labels you can copy and use.

7 Books, Boxes and Wraps: Binding and Building Step-by-Step 
by Marilyn Webberly and JoAn Forsuth
Paperback, 1995


Any kind of book or box you can imagine is clearly described in this well-illustrated book. It even includes a section on knots, cords, and closures for unique touches that make something that's fun and different.

8 Pages: Innovative Book Making Techniques 
by Linda Fry Kengle
Paperback, 1998


Welcome to the world of the artist's book! There are 40 projects in here for assembling interesting books, including scrolls, folded books, and Japanese-style bindings, among others. For embellishments for these books, Kengle includes a variety of media techniques to explore. Her directions for each project are clear and simple, and she includes some colorful, photocopyable pages for inclusion in your books. The wonderful close-up pictures of many books allows you to almost feel the texture and character of each one. R.M.

9 Handmade Books: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Own Books 
by Kathy Blake
Hardcover, 1997


Handmade Books contains 15 projects with very complete instructions along with black and white photos showing step-by-step how to make a variety of more traditional books. It even culminates with directions for making a multi-signature hardcover book. Some color photos of finished books. The book begins with  a nice chapter on the history of books. R.M.

10 Making Books that Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist, and Turn: Books for Kids to Make 
by Gwen Diehn 
Hardcover, 1998


Can you believe that title? Just don't take it too seriously. Though written for children in grades 4 through 8, the writer doesn't talk down to readers, and adults, too, might enjoy some of the projects contained herein. Clearly written directions, diagrams and color photos make it easy to use this book.

11 Japanese Bookbinding: Instructions from a Master Craftsman 
by Kojiro Ikegami
Hardcover, 1986


12 Woof 
by Madalyn Eastus
Hardcover, 1990


Recommended by Shereen LaPlantz in the new magazine, Tabellae Ansata, the woven paper (no glue) textile patterns in this little book will give you a new direction for your book and card illustration. 

13 The Journey is the Destination: The Journals of Dan Eldon 
by Dan Eldon, Kathy Eldon (Editor)
Hardcover, 1997


This journal of an extraordinary young man who lead an incredible life is a work or art. If  you're into bookmaking and/or journaling, this is a worthwhile read. You'll find yourself examining it over and over. 

14 The Tattooed Map
by Barbara Hodgson
Hardcover, 1995


Those interested in journal keeping will enjoy this fictional account of Lydia's travels through Morocco. If you've enjoyed Nick Bantock's Griffin and Sabine Trilogy, you will want to read this one.

15 A Book of One's Own: Developing Literacy Through Making Books 
by Paul Johnson
Paperback, 1998


In this second edition, Johnson promotes bookbinding techniques to help elementary and secondary students develop literacy. He shares many books that can be made in any curricular areas, even in kindergarten. The ideas, however, could as easily be used by adults who are interested in book forms as correspondence.

16 Bookworks: Books, Memory and Photo Albums, Journals, and Diaries Made by Hand 
by Sue Doggett
Hardcover, 1998


Beginner and experienced alike will enjoy this one. 

17 Making Booksand Journals: 20 Great Weekend Projects
by ConstanceRichards
Paperback, 1999


Great instructions, lots of projects, good photos, suggestions for variations. Good book for beginners. 

18 Creating Handmade Books
by Alisa J. Golden 
Hardcover, 1998


Another book good for beginner and experienced bookmakers.