Product Information
Every year Penland, the innovative school where crafters from around the world come to hone their skills, offers a master class in the art of bookmaking that's simply without equal. Fortunately, it's available to everyone, thanks to this technical and inspirational guide that showcases ten contemporary book artists who have taught at the institution. 400 illuminating photographs highlight the crafters as each one demonstrates all the details of his or her particular expertise. Marvel at the beauty of Dolph Smith's sculptural books, the exquisite structure of Jim Croft's carved wood covers and metal closures and the intricacies of Barbara Mauriello's handmade boxes and slipcases. This book includes reflective essays by all the artists.Product Identifiers
PublisherLark Books,U.S.
ISBN-139781600593000
eBay Product ID (ePID)86620962
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Penland Book of Handmade Books: Master Classes in Bookmaking Techniques
AuthorJane Laferla, Alice Gunter
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicCrafts
Publication Year2008
Dimensions
Item Height280mm
Item Width216mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
EditorAlice Gunter, Jane Laferla