A Passion for Handmade Books

Do You Think Handwriting is Still Relevant?

Do You Think Handwriting is Still Relevant?

Researchers from Princeton University and UCLA set out to test which notetaking method helped students get more out of a lecture.
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What Does Your Bookshelf Look Like?

What Does Your Bookshelf Look Like?

You can learn a lot about someone by looking at their bookshelves. What does your bookshelf say about you? 

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The Lost Notebook of Guillermo Del Toro

The Lost Notebook of Guillermo Del Toro

Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, who keeps all of his ideas in leather notebooks, put all his ideas for "Pan’s Labyrinth" in one such notebook — then lost it. 

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5 Steps For Keeping a Journal

5 Steps For Keeping a Journal

A writing journal can take many forms: It can be a daily record of a person’s life, an outlet for a person’s deepest feelings and thoughts, or simply an escape.

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Russian Artist Crafts Intricate Baroque Wigs from Paper

Russian Artist Crafts Intricate Baroque Wigs from Paper

Russian paper artist Asya Kozina has created a series of whimsical, hand-cut Baroque wigs made of paper. 

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Peek Inside Sophie's Black Page Japanese Album

Peek Inside Sophie's Black Page Japanese Album

Sophie's lino block skills are highlighted with a black page Japanese Album from Moleskine. The metallic ink on black pages adds dimension and depth to your designs. 

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What Does A Bookbinder's Paradise Look Like?

What Does A Bookbinder's Paradise Look Like?

Talas is a huge supplier of different leathers based in Brooklyn. They became the first company in the US to serve the museum and library community with hand bookbinding and conservation supplies.
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Feeling stressed? Bored? We got you covered.

Feeling stressed? Bored? We got you covered.

Adult coloring books have gained some recent popularity and for good reason. They're not just fun, they also offer a number of mental benefits. 
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These Ain't Your Grandma's Photo Corners

These Ain't Your Grandma's Photo Corners

Creating a lifetime full of memories by scrapbooking can be one of the most relaxing but fun ways to leave your family's legacy behind.

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Awesome Bookish Furniture

Awesome Bookish Furniture

We can't think of anything we love more than when old books are repurposed and reused to create a work of art. Here are some amazing pieces of furniture made from recycled books.

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Ink Paintings on Books

Ink Paintings on Books

Instead of a traditional canvas, artist Ekaterina Panikanova turns to books. She uses them to display her ink drawings and also to frame and complete her overall look.

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Crystallized Books

Crystallized Books

These beautiful sculptures covered in crystals started out as simple books. Using simple ingredients artist Alexis Arnold was able to create glistening works of art. 

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