Bookworks: Making Books by Hand

Swain, Gwenyth,Minnesota Center for Book Arts

ISBN 10: 1575050730 / ISBN 13: 9781575050737

Published by Carolrhoda Books, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bookworks: Making Books by Hand
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575050730
• ISBN 13: 9781575050737
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Hagerman, Jennifer; King, Andy
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Covers making paper, binding, and illustrating handmade books

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-7-There are many wonderful titles that describe the publishing process for young readers, including some that focus on children producing their own work; Swain's splendid offering is a welcome addition to them. It begins with a brief, well-illustrated history of writing and bookmaking, and then turns to the more pragmatic issues, such as what to write about, planning ahead, and making a dummy. A variety of activities is presented, including paper making, binding and covering books in different ways, and creating pop-ups. The step-by-step directions are clear and explicit, with diagrams and full-color photographs to provide the occasionally necessary clarification. The final section discusses the many different methods of illustration, including handmade print blocks and collage. The bibliography is extensive. This volume will be popular with arts-and-crafts enthusiasts as well as with teachers. Even libraries with an extensive collection on books about books will want it.
Linda Greengrass, Bank Street College Library, New York City
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