Japan: Kototsubo, 2011. Softcover. One of 300 copies of this catalogue raisonné of the works done between 2002-2010 of highly regarded Japanese book artist Miyako Akai. With text in both Japanese and English, the catalogue provides descriptions and photographs of Miyako's lovely creations. Bound in paper with white and blue covers and leather band binding with titling in English and Japanese on front cover. In fine condition. Measures 4 x 5.75 inches. 63 pages. BOB/082319. Fine. More about Miniature Books, Books, Paper Crafts A Catalogue Raisonné 2002-2010

Glenview, IL: Karen Hanmer, 2013. Hardcover. This is a set of twelve binding models using leather and various papers and sewing supports, wooden boards, museum board. This reference set of twelve binding models is based on book artist Karen Hanmer's popular workshop "Biblio Tech: Reverse engineering historical and modern binding structures." The models remain uncovered and only partially completed so methods of board attachment, sewing, spine lining, and end sheet construction are visible. The set is accompanied by a forty-five page illustrated guidebook outlining key structural features of each binding, and providing numerous references for further study. The hand-bound booklet is sewn in three signatures and presented in a German stiffened paper binding. These models are a valuable reference for libraries, book arts programs, or for anyone who is interested in learning more about the engineering aspects of the book. Structures include: Tacketing of a thick single signature into a leather wrapper, Ethiopian Binding, Medieval Binding, Laced-on boards Binding, Colonial American Scaleboard Binding, Early Nineteenth Century Publishers Boarded Binding, German Case Binding with double fan adhesive text block, Split Board Binding, Simplified Binding, Crossed Structure Binding, Sewn Boards Binding, and Non-Adhesive Paper Case. Each binding is approximately 5 x 3.25 x .5” inches. Housed in a white cloth covered clamshell box. ARTB/10/25/17. Fine. More about Biblio Tech

Chiapas, MX: Taller Lenateros, 2012. A collection of directions and recipes for art, craft, marbling, printmaking, bookmaking, and papermaking projects. Text in Spanish with many full color illustrations and diagrams. Bound in multi-colored paper wrappers with a black spine panel titled in grey. Taller Lenateros, or The Woodlanders' Workshop, is a community of Mayan artists who produce handmade paper, artists' books, silkscreen and wood block prints, pansey graphs, natural dyes, and magic spells. The society was founded in 1975 by poet Ambar Past, and continues to flourish while offering training and employment to men and women who have no education and no career. Inspiration for many of the projects comes from dreams, nature, and Mayan history and tradition. Size: 8 x 8.5 inches. 175 pages. ARTB/081419. Fine. More about Alqumia