Playing with Books: Upcycling, Deconstructing and Reimagining the Book: The Art of Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book - Softcover

Thompson, Jason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159253600X ISBN 13: 9781592536009

Publisher: Quarry Books, 2010

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub: 2010 Pages: 144 Publisher: Quarry Books 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 that contains thought-provoking and beautiful works that transform books into art. The content encompasses a wide range of techniques and step-by-step projects that deconstruct and rebuild books and their parts into unique. upcycled objects. 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 fun.The beautiful high-end presentation and stunning photography make this book a delightful. must-have volume for any book-loving artist or art-loving book collector .

About this title

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 literally transform 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 color photos make this book a delightful must-have volume for any book-loving artist or art-loving book collector.

Review:

“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

About this edition

• Publisher: Quarry Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 159253600X
• ISBN 13: 9781592536009
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152