An increasingly popular craft trend receives awe-inspiring treatment by a major artist. Alisa Golden has created a spectacular guide sure to enlighten both beginners and more advanced students. She provides invaluable teaching on structure - which is where newcomers will focus their energies first - as well as design and content, for those who already have some experience. From measuring and scoring to folding and cutting, from tools for bookbinding to useful media for writing and image-making, there's a rich store of information - and a wonderfully wide range of projects, too. Make accordion and flag books, including miniature volumes; side bindings, with cross stitching or laced edges; sewn signatures; portfolios; pop-ups and other creative styles.

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Creative paper folding is the basis for many of the step-by-step projects in this guide. Book artist Golden (Creating Handmade Books) treats the book with a form of self-expression akin to collage. Unlike books made with classic techniques involving signatures, stitching frames, and presses, many of these books have interesting page structures with accordion pleats, pop-ups, pockets, and rather minimal paper or board bindings. A good selection for public library papercraft collections. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.