Books Unbound

by Michael Jacobs

Create handmade books like you've never seen before!Go ahead, break the boundaries of bookmaking - it's fun and easy with "Books Unbound." Using simple bookmaking techniques, you can turn an ordinary book into a handmade sculptural masterpiece.

Book artist Michael Jacobs takes you step-by-step through twenty innovative projects, including travel journals, modular books, wired books, and books within boxes. Inside you'll also find:


Project templates that make book construction a snap
Expert advice and valuable tips on bookmaking tools, materials and techniques
Imaginative variations to give each project a unique twist
The pages of Michael Jacob's book constructions are filled with excitement. Featuring inserts, flaps, pockets and secret compartments, the books invite viewers to explore and experience the surprises hidden within. And now, with "Books Unbound," you can create your own new and unexpected book creations!

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 7, 2005

Reviews

[Karin Bartimole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun colorful book with instructions for simple book projects. If you want to be able to whip our a few little books in an afternoon, this will help you. A good book for teachers or moms wanting to do projects with children - that are old enough to use scissors and needles for sewing, though there are a few non stitched books, too.

Clear explanations of materials needed and how to make fun projects from beginning to end, with lots of step by step photos.

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has some really great projects that I am excited to take on as a first step in learning more creative book-making techniques. however, I don't foresee the time to delve into it for another year or so.

[Gigi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not for current purposes.