My studio overlooks the Sound of Iona and the neighbouring Isle of Mull, just over a mile across the water. On a particularly misty autumn day the fog lay in a way that I had not seen before – perfectly sitting behind the small skerry of rocks directly across from us and veiling the rest of Mull.
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This one off artist book was the result of an exploration of the concept of ‘secret’ by instead creating the conceptual opposite; an unveiling of the so-called Secret Belgian Binding technique, by using transparent covers and translucent paper to reveal the stitches hidden within.
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These books are hand bound after meticulously smoothing out the wrinkles from a recently emptied Tunnock’s wrapper, and stuffed full of Flat White paper (more on that below). -
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These little gems are traditionally made using what’s commonly called the Japanese stab binding technique – though it was seen in many other countries as well. -
Is there any Tolkien quote more evocative than Not All Who Wander Are Lost? Tugs at the heart strings of every Hobbit/Lord of the Rings fan, and of those who have never read the books. -
A basic kit of hand tools for beginning bookbinders, everything you need to make basic books at home.
