Digital BW, The Print

Hi-

	I have always loved books and am teaching myself bookbinding. "Artists 
books" is a flourishing subset of bookbinding. There are many 
alternative binding methods for an artist.

	I have about 3,000 hardcover books, some dating to the 17th century. I 
have some exquisite handtooled bindings that are breathtaking. I'm not 
rich, I'm just an artist who loves books and loves beauty.

	A good starting point would be to use a Japanese stab binding. Take a 
look at Keith Smith's series of books for artists for inspiration.


	I just published a small edition of my poetry illustrated by four nude 
drawings from my photos. Printed on wood veneer so thin the pages turn 
like paper. I produced and printed the whole edition myself digitally 
and bound it with a modified stab binding. New tools extend our vision.

	Please contact me off list and I'll try to help you start exploring.

	I've spent most of my life learning fine darkroom technique. With the 
coming of digital, I've had to learn a completely new dance. The good 
part is we get more control..... why not extend that to production of 
books of our images?

	If you never been published, this will also teach you the skills you 
need to deal with a publisher, to understand what he or she needs.

	And, of course, learning the skills of publishing will increase your 
appreciation of the subtle decisions of type, layout, and binding
when you welcome a new book into your life. In my opinion, the increase 
in pleasure this understanding brings is worth the effort.

Don
don @ beaverpond.com

OK, there are options if you want someone else to bind your books. There 
are many more pitfalls here. Many wolves and few sheep. write me and 
I'll try to give you a map to to the landmines. (Yeah, yeah, too many 
metaphors)

byushooter wrote:
> For those of you printing your images and creating your own books ... 
> how do you bind them?
> 
> Thanks,
> Jenny
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