Playing With Books: The Art Of Upcycling, Deconstructing, And Reimagining The Book

The Art Of Upcycling, Deconstructing, And Reimagining The Book

By: Jason Thompson

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Paperback | 1 April 2010

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There has to be at least one person out there who would be inspired by this amazing book.
Thompson has curated an extensive and artistic range of both achievable upcycled crafts made from books and book pages. In addition, he includes a gallery that contains thought-provoking and beautiful works that transform books into art.
Techniques and step-by-step projects that deconstruct and rebuild books and their parts into unique, objects are all explained. The book combines in equal measure bookbinding, woodworking, paper crafting, origami, and textile and decorative arts techniques, along with a healthy dose of experimentation and funks, and paper craft.

As reviewed by Toni Whitmont in the May 2010 Booktopia Buzz. Click here to see all of Booktopia's Newsletters.

Product Description

In these pages, Jason Thompson has curated an extensive and artistic range of both achievable upcycled crafts made from books and book pages and an amazing gallery presenting truly phenomenal examples of creations that transform books into art. The content encompasses a wide range of inspiring techniques and step-by-step projects that turn books and their parts into unique, beautiful objects and accessories. The book combines in equal measure book art techniques, paper art techniques, collage and altering techniques, along with a healthy dose of experimentation and fun. The beautiful high-end presentation and full colour photos make this book a delightful must-have volume for any book-loving artist or art-loving book collector.

Author Biography

Jason Thompson is the founder and president of Rag & Bone Bindery, and author of Making Journals By Hand (Rockport Publishing 2001). He is highly regarded as a book designer with integrity who creates unique handbound books and other fine bindings, as well as a popular blogger who writes about bookbinding, book arts, artist books, and paper craft.

Industry Reviews

"Why not pick up this book and sit down and quietly work on a project or perhaps grab a few friends, a bottle of wine, and put on some inspiring music and create something together? Experimenting with arts and crafts projects at home can be great soul food and help break boring routines and even lift one from a rut. That is why I craft at home -- not because I'm an expert at it (some I dare not show anyone because frankly, they look like the work of a toddler!) but because I have fun doing it. This beautiful title is now available at bookstores nationwide or on Amazon.com. Congratulations to Jason and to his team who made this book a reality. Lovely" -Book Review by Holly Beckerhttp: //simplystated.realsimple.com/simplystated/2010/04/playing-with-books-art-for-the-home.html

"I daresay that once you see the wonderful ideas in this book, you'll be itching to get your hands upon old and discarded books to create your own one of a kind art. Go ahead...it is o.k. to "Play with Books" - Tina Wilson, http: //stliving.com, April 28, 2010

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