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a Retreat to Nature for the Creative Mind
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Book
Types What is your interest in making a book, what 'function'
do you wish it to provide? Consider why you want to make books, is there a purpose you have in mind? Your answers to
these questions and more may help you determine what type of book you are interested in learning more about. Consider
some of those listed below and then look at the Book Structures to know some options.
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| Assorted Books & Supplies |
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| Assorted Tools, Papers, & Books |
Limited Editioned Books: Often thought of with poetry or chapbooks, making a limited number of books
exactly the same. These may be printed with visual elements only, structural elements only, text elements only or in
combinations of. Prose, poetry, etc. may be incorporated as text, computer generated, letterpress printed, cut -n- paste,
copier printed, etc. Typically paper, printing, binding are all the same in each book in the edition. The
number of copies typically is determined and numbered. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule...
| Long Stitch Journals |
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| Leather spine, assorted fabric covers & embellishments |
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| Journal Variations |
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| Journal Variations |
Blank Journals/Sketch Books: Most
typically used by individuals for drawing, sketching, journaling or recording, may be diary-like or any combination.
Often made with blank white or assorted colored text weight papers, but also may have specific papers for specific techniques
or purposes to be incorporated. Endless possibilities, styles, dimensions and page numbers.
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| One of a kind artist book |
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| Handmade Paper with embedments used for one of a kind artist book |
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| Book pages, One of a Kind Book example |
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| One of a kind artist book - Collage Pages |
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| artist book samples |
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| artist book samples |
Artist's Books Explore the many facets of Artists' Books. By definition, with Artist's Books it
is often said, "if you call it a book, it's a book." In this format you utilize your personal strengths
in making a visual or written statement and stretch your working abilities with book structures as art. Create unique
works incorporating a theme or message of your choice, not just blank pages. Most are stand alone, one-of-a-kind
pieces, variable editions are possible. Allowing for exploration, construction, gluing if necessary, etc.
this may vary in time required by the project envisioned.
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| One of a Kind Altered Book (pages hollowed out.) |
Repurposed, Upcycled or Altered - Not for the faint of heart (or librarians). Easily 101 ways to alter
a book. Why not try a few out, or challenge yourself to incorporate all 101! Explore the seemingly unlimited
resources of inspiration that abound and give it a whirl, cutting, tearing, stitching and more. Bring a sense of adventure,
books to ‘repurpose' and as one of the workshops in the UK expressed it, "You need an old book or two and lots
of courage to muck it up!!"
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| Altered Book Page |
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| Altered Book Sample |
Card
Book: Special Occasion, Milestone, or Commemorative
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| Milestone or Commemorative Cards Book |
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| Milestone or Commemorative Cards Book |
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| Milestone or Commemorative Cards Book |
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| Milestone or Commemorative Cards Book |
Binding those special occasion cards into a commemorative book is sure to please. Using a form of Coptic binding you will learn how to
sew them together. Create a hardcover book with a unique cover to house the greeting cards received for your own or a loved
one's special occasion. Rather than boxing
them away, gather them in a book to be shared and cherished for years to come. (You will need to supply the cards!)
Fabric Book more
information coming soon . . .
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