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BOOKMAKING AND JOURNALING BIBLIOGRAPHY
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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.
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