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  • Published: 15 December 2007
  • ISBN: 9780307353368
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 128
  • RRP: $49.99

How to Make Books

Fold, Cut & Stitch Your Way to a One-of-a-Kind Book



A beautiful book about making books, created for paper crafters of all skill levels, book enthusiasts, users of blank books and journals, and all who are intrigued by the simple, traditional art of bookmaking.

From zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking. Whether you’re a writer, a scrapbooker, a political activist, or a postcard collector, let book artist Esther K. Smith be your guide as you discover your inner bookbinder. Using foolproof illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Smith reveals her time-tested techniques in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

  • Published: 15 December 2007
  • ISBN: 9780307353368
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 128
  • RRP: $49.99