The Handmade Book

This lavishly illustrated book, written by a renowned bookbinder, gives this popular craft a dynamic twist. Using simple book-binding techniques to create a range of colorful and fun notebooks, journals and albums. The Handmade Book is an inspiration for any craft enthusiast and also a wonderful source of gifts for family and friends.

Modern bookbinding combines traditional methods with natural materials and treatments to create handcrafted books with strong colors and sensual and exciting textures. The Handmade Book guides the reader through 13 step-by step projects, including a ribbon-tied sketchbook and a folding octagon. Featuring both simple binding and more complex projects, this book is perfect for the beginner as well as full of innovative ideas for more experienced bookbinders. Also included is a collection of contemporary bindings from leading crafters around the world, which demonstrates traditional and modern bindings and an eclectic use of materials and interpretations.