Review by Booklist Review
Golden takes an organic approach to bookmaking in her third how-to on the subject, an exceptionally attractive offering that encourages matching book content to book covering. With reference to her own handmade monotypes as well as to books designed and produced by several outside contributors (identified at the close of her book), she walks readers step-by-step through the creation of nearly 40 binding projects--folded, hinged, wrapped, and sewn. Several have fancy add-ons, such as ribbon decorations or multiple flaps and pockets; a few are shaped (a house, a rocket ship). Pleasantly chatty asides buttress the concise directions, which are accompanied by diagrams that clarify the assembly. Whether the content is a collection of poetry, original art, scrapbook memorabilia, or even a novel, Golden supplies the wherewithal for giving a favorite creative project the ultimate handmade finish. --Stephanie Zvirin Copyright 2005 Booklist
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Review by Library Journal Review
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. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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