KRISTIE WICKWIRE
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Bookwork

Hand-made books. Customized commissions and collaborative ideas are welcome!

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Hardcover/Calf Binding: 2013

a book commissioned as a prototype for a larger project; prototype features a built-in ribbon bookmark, magnetic strap closure, and a leather spine and strap
approx. 4.5 x 3.25 in
book board, book cloth, leather, ribbon, pre-made headbands, waxed thread, recycled drawing paper, pastel paper, magnets

Kelm/Wire Edge Hinge binding: 2012

a book containing the lyrics to Regina Spektor's "Birds on a Wire," engraved with a bird silhouette on the front cover
approx. 3.25 sq in 
book board, book cloth, piano wire, waxed thread, Mohawk paper, origami paper

Italian Long-Stitch Binding: 2012

a blank leather book using the traditional Italian Long-Stitch binding
approx. 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 in
suede, waxed thread, Mohawk (Superfine 70 lb text in softwhite eggshell finish) paper
photographs by Kait Mauro

Exploration (Coptic Binding): 2012

a collaboration with Martin Melto, who cut out the designs in the book, and Kristie Wickwire, who bound the book
approx. 4 x 3 in
book board (uncovered), waxed thread, Japanese paper, wax paper

Coptic Binding: 2012

a blank book with coptic binding
approx. 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 in
book board, decorative paper, waxed thread, Mohawk paper

This b Hannah Lin (Hardcover Perfect binding): 2012

a birthday present commissioned by friends of the recipient compiling select text messages from the birthday girl into one book suiting her style
approx. 5.5 x 4 in
book board, book cloth, decorative paper

Insomniac (Japanese Stab Binding): 2012

the French-folded pages have Sylvia Plath's poem "Insomniac" written on the insides and the word "insomniac" cut out, one letter on each page. 
approx. 1.5 x 2 in
book board, book cloth, decorative paper, hand-colored paste paper, waxed thread
Final image shows other examples of Japanese Stab Binding patterns. Photographs by Kait Mauro.

Asleep on the Beach (Hardcover Perfect Binding): 2012

a small book containing a micro-story adapted from a short story titled "The Cycle" written by Elisabeth Deanne, with illustrations by Kristie Wickwire
approx. 2 x 1.5 in
book board, book cloth, decorative paper, tracing paper

Glad and Young (Accordion Binding): 2012

accordion spine book with an engraved balloon on the cover
approx. 5 sq in
book board, world map, hand-colored paste paper, watercolor paper

Japanese Hemp Leaf Album Binding: 2012

blank book with French folded pages and hemp leaf binding pattern
approx. 3 1/8 x 4 1/4 in
Book board, book cloth, waxed thread, decorative paper, Mohawk paper

If you are interested in purchasing a custom, hand-made book, please email me.

​© KRISTIE WICKWIRE 2013-2018. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • About Kristie
  • Design Portfolio
  • Fine Art Porfolio
    • What They Really Mean
    • The Blame Game
    • D I S T A N C E
    • The Heat and the Silence
    • Post-Love Love
    • It's True Even if it Didn't Happen
    • TLI
    • Self-Portrait
    • Confidantes
  • Custom Books
  • Please Hold Magazine
  • STL Small Press Expo