Forgotten: Japanese stab bound with cross knot
"Forgotten ?" is a photo essay, special edition, hand bound, digitally printed fine art book. It depicts fallen gravestones in one rural out-of-the-way cemetery in New Hampshire. They represent most of the fallen stones this artist found; when visiting with his mother [since departed] to search for her grandparents stones in 2003. There is philosophical text in which the artist wrestles with questions of immortality. It is approximately 5x7 inches, in a Japanese stab binding with cross knot, using the artist's own paper for the cover, at $35. soft cover and $45. hard cover.
Emulsion Transfers: Japanese stab bound in hanging ledger style
"Emulsion Transfer Prints: a treatest on the direct method" is a photo essay with explained techniques, special edition, hand bound, digitally printed fine art book. It is Japanese stab bound in the hanging journal style. It is approximately 6x9 inches, in a Japanese stab binding hanging ledger style, using the artist's own paper for the cover, at $35. soft cover and $45. hard cover. Soft cover versions shown above. This volume may be wall hung by the ribbon binding.
Gyotaku Primer: Japanese fan fold binding
"Gyotaku Primer: the original fish print" is my book on the gyotaku printmaking process that I demonstrated on Martha Stewart Living. It is a limited edition done in the Japanese fanfold style with my blue jeans paper on the covers. It is a limited edition on a graduated price scale that increases as the edition sells out. Go here to find out more about this unique volume.
Sylvester's Great Escape
"Sylvester's Great Escape: or how I got out of the shelter and took over the house" is a special edition, hand bound, digitally printed fine art book. Told from the cat's perspective this heart tugging tear jerker is enjoyed by cat lovers of all ages. It is approximately 5x7 inches, in a Japanese stab binding, using the artist's own paper for the cover, at $35. soft cover and $45. hard cover. Shown above is an artist's proof copy done in a different binding.
My Garden Journal: Japanese stab bound in hanging ledger style
"My Garden Journal" is a guided journal with prompts or forms on most of the pages to guide you through recording essential information about your garden. It is approximately 6x9 inches, in a Japanese stab binding hanging ledger style, using the artist's own blue jeans paper for the cover with original sumi-e brushwork on abaca, at $35. soft cover and $45. hard cover. Hard cover versions shown above. This volume may be hung by the ribbon binding on a nail or peg in the potting shed.
"Travel Journal" is a guided journal with prompts or forms on most of the pages to guide you through recording essential information about your travels. Approximately 6x9 inches, in a Japanese stab binding, using the artist's own blue jeans paper for the cover. Specify decorative ribbon or hanging ledger style binding. $35. soft cover and $45. hard cover.
"Camping Journal" is a guided journal with prompts or forms on most of the pages to guide you through recording essential information about your camping adventures. Approximately 6x9 inches, in a Japanese stab binding, using the artist's own blue jeans paper for the cover. Specify decorative ribbon or hanging ledger style binding. $35. soft cover and $45. hard cover.
I would be happy to create a guided journal to your specifications; to assist you in recording your special activities. Feel free to inquire.
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Blank Journals: left Japanese stab bound in hanging ledger style & right Japanese stab bound w/decorative ribbon
above left well beaten blue jeans paper on cover - above right under beaten blue jeans paper on cover
My blank journals are designed for your free thoughts however you choose to express them and are available in the Japanese stab bound decorative ribbon or hanging ledger styles. They have my blue jeans paper for the covers in either hard or soft covers. Approximately 6x9 inches at $25. soft cover and $35. hard cover.
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detail of unbeaten fabric bits in blue jeans paper from cover of blank journal
My blank journals are available for purchase at some of the League of NH Craftsmen shops.
Ask about them the next time you visit.
They are also available directly from my studio (open by appointment or via mail order).
My specific titles and both guided and blank journals are done on order or as time permits;
so they are not always available for immediate delivery.
Feel free to inquire about availability and pricing with no obligation.
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