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Cyr, Gabe, 1943-

New directions in altered books / Gabe Cyr.

1st ed.

New York : Lark Books, ©2006.

144 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Gabe Cyr is one of the foremost creators of altered books and a recognized leader in the altered-art community. Here, Gabe not only explains the basic techniques to newcomers, she also broadens the topic and finds new ways to transform a simple book into something amazing. Some of the projects are functional, such as a clock or picture frame. Others reinvent traditional book forms and shapes, such as the accordion and circle design. Still more use fabric, canvas, and collage - all favorites with crafters. There's even work by quilters, doll makers, sculptors, and mixed-media artists; collaborative creations; and 'kid stuff' so children can join in.

Altered books.

Includes indexes.

Choosing the right book -- Preparing your book -- Design principles -- Tools and materials -- Techniques for altering books -- Picture this! -- My beauty comes from within, but is my lipstick on straight? -- Is it time yet? -- Sacred spaces -- Just hanging around -- My roll in life -- Bend me, shape me -- Making a new kind of music -- Doll + Book = Fun! -- Where are my socks? -- Books to make your heart sing -- Celebration! -- Standing on its own -- The world is my canvas -- Anne Mayer Hesse, dollmaker -- Nicole McConville, assemblage artist -- Rebecca Aranyi, printmaker -- Mary Ellen Long, environmental artist -- Pamm O. Hanson, painter -- Jane Powell, multimedia artist -- Jan Bode Smiley, quilter -- Lael Alon, graphic designer -- Richard Babb, photographer -- LynnDee Nielson, sculptor -- Holly Hanessian, ceramist -- Kate Stockman, writer -- Round robins -- Other ways of collaborating -- Institutions working together -- Working with kids.

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