book design

Explores some of the reasons for keeping a journal, and provides illustrated instructions for making journals in a variety of styles.

"Offers ... bookbinding projects showcasing beautiful exposed bindings. Classified in chapters entitled Vintage, Nature, and Leather, projects include a mason jar book, a seashell book, and a classic-looking leather-bound photo album, to name a few"--Provided by publisher.

"Books come in all shapes and sizes... invites readers to make their own books, beginning with striking covers and delving into inner design concepts such as fonts, colors, lift-the-flap components, and even, everyone's favorite, pop-ups. Whether designers are interested in illustrating, writing, or creating a work of art, the perfect achievable activity is awaiting them."--Publisher.

Includes instructions on how to create different kinds of books.

Provides ideas and simple directions for writing, illustrating, designing, and binding books.

Presents the award-winning work of more than 80 contemporary illustrators of children's books, including each illustrator's biography and their commentary on their own work.

"Develops both art and literacy skills through the craft of bookmaking, inspiring elementary-aged children to read, write, and tell stories with their creations. Creative, fun, field-tested projects for teachers, parents, counselors, or other caregivers to work through with children ages 3-8 include 17 different blank book designs. These designs are then applied to 23 specific book projects"--Provided by publisher.

Presents over twenty projects for creating handmade books.

Contains instructions for more than thirty projects that make miniature books.