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Every year Penland, the innovative school where crafters from around the world come to hone their skills, offers a master class in the art of bookmaking that’s simply without equal. Now it’s available to everyone, in a technical and inspirational guide that showcases 10 contemporary book artists who have taught at the institution. Four hundred illuminating photographs highlight the crafters as each one demonstrates all the details of his or her particular expertise. Marvel at the beauty of Dolph Smith’s sculptural books, the exquisite structure of Jim Croft’s carved wood covers and metal closures, the intricacies of Barbara Mauriello’s handmade boxes and slipcases, and the secrets of Carol Barton’s playful pop-ups. Reflective essays by all the artists add to the creative excitement visible on every page and in every spectacular project.
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Books by 10 artists who have taught at the Penland School of Crafts (North Carolina) are showcased and, metaphorically, dissected in hands-on sections that demonstrate how the books came to be. The 10 profiled artists in turn chose others who have influenced them, and images of the guest artists' work also appear. Bookbinding and papermaking have been among the school's most consistently popular classes; the volume looks at a range of structures, including pop-up books, accordion-fold books, sculptural books, and more traditionally bound books. The lovely and whimsical pieces are beautifully (and plentifully) photographed. The 10 primary artists are Daniel Essig, Eileen Wallace, Steve Miller, Carol Barton, Susan E. King, Hedi Kyle, Barbara Mauriello, Dolph Smith, Jim Croft, and Julie Leonard. The volume has no index. Oversize: 8.55x11.25". Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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