Books Unbound

Create handmade books like you’ve never seen before!Go ahead, break the boundaries of bookmaking – it’s fun and easy with “Books Unbound.” Using simple bookmaking techniques, you can turn an ordinary book into a handmade sculptural masterpiece.

Book artist Michael Jacobs takes you step-by-step through twenty innovative projects, including travel journals, modular books, wired books, and books within boxes. Inside you’ll also find:

Project templates that make book construction a snap
Expert advice and valuable tips on bookmaking tools, materials and techniques
Imaginative variations to give each project a unique twist
The pages of Michael Jacob’s book constructions are filled with excitement. Featuring inserts, flaps, pockets and secret compartments, the books invite viewers to explore and experience the surprises hidden within. And now, with “Books Unbound,” you can create your own new and unexpected book creations!