Altered Books Collaborative Journals And Other Adventures In Bookmaking

An adventurous romp through some of the latest creations coming out of the book-arts world.

Previously published as New directions in altered books.

Describes techniques in cutting, pasting, sewing, beading, stenciling and decoupaging involved with creating altered collage books. Presents 101 illustrated design ideas with tips and instructions.

Presents eighteen step-by-step projects, along with variation ideas, to create an array of altered books.

An adventurous romp through some of the latest creations coming out of the book-arts world.

Designed to be used as both a class text and a resource for researchers and practitioners, Arts Based Research provides a framework for those who seek to broaden the domain of qualitative inquiry in the social sciences by incorporating the arts as forms that represent human knowing.

Do you need ideas for low budget, therapeutic art activities? This book provides all you need to create fun and engaging activities for your clients at little to no cost. Presented with simple 'how to' instructions, each art project is accompanied with guidance on suggested client populations and variations of materials and design to accommodate the limitations, budgetary and otherwise, that therapists frequently face. It also includes strategies and guidance for acquiring materials: extending a modest budget, soliciting donations, and sourcing recycled and natural tools. An easy reference guide for new and seasoned art therapists, this book helps to expand therapists' repertoire of projects and provides them with the means to execute them.

EVERYTHING you need for personalizing a blank board book and creating your own unique masterpiece! Jan's step-by-step instructions show you how!