Unique Handmade Books

by Alisa Golden

Book Overview

Every one of these astonishing and original projects will redefine your idea of how a book should look. No simple rectangles here, but one-of-a-kind volumes folded like an accordion; shaped and themed, with windows and envelopes; thickly sewn and decoratively woven; dressed in "wedding netting" for a bride; and made out of paper bags. There are even containers for protection and display, and they can enhance the meaning of a book's text. Along with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402706146
• ISBN13: 9781402706141
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Creative Fun

This is a book anyone of any skill level would love. I love applying these ideas and techniques to my own work.

Never Disappoints

Now having 3 of Alisa's books, I have come to expect a book loaded with good projects and clear instructions. There is some repeat from book to book but not so much that each book is not worth owning. Also includes lots of great information on paper and other materials.

Another excellent title from Alisa Golden

I own and use in the classroom Golden's previous title, "Creating Handmade Books" already. For my art students who are interested in exploring beyond those bookforms in the earlier title, "Unique Handmade Books" provides me with an excellent companion book. Both titles are clearly written and beautifully reproduced, with lots of wonderful photographs of diverse bookform designs. I can't keep my students out of the books!

Inspiring!!

This is a beautiful book, abundant with projects that are stimulating and easy to follow. What a pleasure to leaf through--so many inventive techniques and materials. I admire the craftsmanship of the examples and simultaneously plan my own versions of them. This book is inspiring--not intimidating. I'm sure glad I ignored the negative comment noted here and took a chance. It's a wonderful resource!

Another excellent manual from Alisa Golden

Ms. Golden's previous book, "Creating Handmade Books", was my introduction to bookbinding. I made my first books using her directions, so it was with great anticipation that I opened the cover of her latest book. I was not disappointed in the least here. Again, the book is chock full of both traditional and non-traditional binding methods. There are some really clever ideas in here, and the artists books she shares are wonderful. I spent an hour just looking at the pictures. I have made several books using the directions in "Unique Handmade Books" and had no problems following them and was very satisfied with the results. I own 20+ books on bookbinding, and this book will land on the top of the pile to be referred to again and again. This title is of special interest to those who create artists books - it is not about fine binding, it is about creating beautiful, original, "unique handmade books" and it is indispensible to anyone interesting in creating just that.