How to Make Books

Fold, Cut & Stitch Your Way to a One-of-a-Kind Book

By Esther K. Smith | Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

About the book

From zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking. Whether you’re a writer, a scrapbooker, a political activist, or a postcard collector, let book artist Esther K. Smith be your guide as you discover your inner bookbinder. Using foolproof illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Smith reveals her time-tested techniques in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

Editions of How to Make Books

Hardcover
ISBN 9780307353368
EBook
ISBN 9780770434199

Read an Excerpt

From zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking. Whether you’re a writer, a scrapbooker, a political activist, or a postcard collector, let book artist Esther K. Smith be your guide as you discover your inner bookbinder. Using foolproof illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Smith reveals her time-tested techniques in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Make Books about?

From zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking. Whether you’re a writer, a scrapbooker, a political activist, or a postcard collector, let book artist Esther K. Smith be your guide as you discover your inner bookbinder. Using foolproof illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Smith reveals her time-tested techniques in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How to Make Books?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts > Book and paper crafts

Where can I read a sample of How to Make Books?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307353368

Who is/are the Author/s of the book How to Make Books?

Esther K. Smith

Who is the Publisher of the book How to Make Books?

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

How to Make Books is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307353368) and ebook(ISBN 9780770434199)

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