25 people, one press. A tale of woe, a tale of victory.
Standing in the middle of the print shop at the Oxbow School of Art is a lone Vandercook no. 3. About to descend on this solitary press: 24 participants in … Continue reading
The Best Book Exhibition Ever (and other news)
Too many things to say this week! I have broken it down into list form for your perusal and approval: Item #1 WHO WANTS TO COME TO THE WELLS BOOK … Continue reading
Life behind a table
Just back from the Bristol Artists Book Event. Every book sale I do I get a bit better at the logistics. Recent additions: black felt tablecloth instead of wrinkled bed … Continue reading
To the Book Fair! (yes, I need three kinds of tape.)
Books, prints, scissors, thread, clothespins, clear bags, bubble wrap, masking tape, sellotape, double sided tape, pins, clipboard, white tags, red tags, price lists, mailing list sign up sheets, invoice pad, … Continue reading
How a horrible Ikea couch became a bookbinding tool.
For the last twelve months, I have lived with the worst couch in the world. This is a couch whose sharp, plywood corners could give you a concussion; a couch … Continue reading
Considering the Flag Book
I almost never make flag books. All that waving and shaking and moving around is just too much for me. But lately I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about … Continue reading
Using the Artist Book Ideation Deck
A couple of months ago, I received an email from Barb Tetenbaum of Triangular Press. She invited me to produce a book for a show at at the Seager Gray … Continue reading
Bring it, 2013
These are my wishes for the new year: 1. Buy a press here in the UK 2. Get a new book underway 3. Find a reasonable dirty gin martini in … Continue reading
How to make a collapsible punching trough
Happy Holidays! Who needs mulled wine and a pile of gifts when you’ve got a tub of PVA and a stack of binders board? This year, give yourself the gift … Continue reading
Edition Binding 101
I am often asked how long it takes me to make one book. It is an impossible question to answer and I often seem evasive or befuddled when I try. … Continue reading
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