Expressive Handmade Books
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 ZvirinCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved