Some of you might be interested in these books if you're interested in making your own books.• The Art and Craft of Handmade Books by Shereen LaPlantz
• Creating Handmade Books by Alisa Golden
• Keith Smith Books (Online site listed under Reading and Resources)
Interested in hand papermaking?
• The Papermaker's Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Making and Using Handmade Paper by Helen Hiebert
• The Art and Craft of Papermaking by Sophie Dawson
There are many other books that I found informative and helpful, but these are ones I'd recommend highly to begin. If you do a search on Amazon or other book shops, you'll be able to find more information about them. I also love Keith Smith's books, especially his Volume II.
I made these books with my own handmade paper. The first with the sky blue and white pages, began with deciding what type of paper I wanted to make. I decided to beat cotton fabric from an old t-shirt in my Hollander and then beat some kozo for the cloudy overlay. The story is of the Hawaiian warrior, Maui, trying to capture the sun. The second book tells a metaphorical tale of my swimming with the waves, trying to find the words to express myself. The book was made with a blend of beaten cotton and straw fibers. I then binded it with an accordion fold. I love to make books with my handmade paper, and hope to find more time to do so. There's just not enough time to do all that I want to.
