Handmade books. From simple concertina constructions, to case bound, hand stitched books to be treasured.

 

 

These case bound book have hand stitched folios and are completely hand made. 'Inspire', the green book to the right, is covered in book cloth and contains beautiful patterned papers as well as heavyweight toothed paper suitable for journaling or sketching. The other books are from my 'Renaissance ' series which are covered with sumptuous figured velvet in gorgeous multi hued tones.Again ideal for a sketchbook, journal or album.

 

 

Japanese stab binding. The book at the back has one of my images 'Marguerite' on it's cover, whilst the other two incorporate patterned Japanese origami paper on their inside covers.

 

 

'China' a tiny 5x5cm simple concertina construction, collaged with chinese newsprint and embellished with printing and textured embossing.