TY - BOOK AU - Ly,Chanel TI - Handmade books at home: a beginner's guide to binding journals, sketchbooks, photo albums, and more SN - 9781645678304 PY - 2023/// CY - Salem, MA PB - Page Street Publishing Co. KW - Bookbinding KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Handbooks and manuals KW - lcgft N1 - Includes index; Introduction -- Book anatomy -- Gather your personal toolkit -- Choosing quality materials -- Techniques to build your skills -- A guide to the projects. Softcover books : approachable notebook for every occasion -- Hardcover books with exposed sewing : creative binding with flair -- Hardcover flat-back and round-back books : timeless classics -- Design your own book -- Important things to know -- Troubleshooting common mistakes -- Make your own book press N2 - You don't need to be an experienced bookbinder to create one-of-a-kind books. Chanel Ly, founder of Bitter Melon Bindery, is here to guide you through 12 practical projects that you can personalize to show off your creative side. All you need are a few basic tools and materials to get started. Full of helpful tips, solutions to troubleshoot common mistakes and plenty of visual examples, this resource will fulfill all your bookish dreams for years to come! -- adapted from the back cover ER -