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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.