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nem08007

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Art book
« on: January 10, 2012, 06:41:35 PM »
First wanted to say that I've found the forum incredibly helpful in projects I have been working on so thank you!

I am a photography student working on my final BFA project and I wanted to make a large scale photo book by hand with images matted within each page. photos will most likely be about 11"x14" or perhaps larger. I was hoping for some advice on the best method and materials to use for putting together and binding such a large book.

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« on: January 10, 2012, 06:41:35 PM »


Andrew Seltz

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Re: Art book
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2012, 11:59:48 PM »
Nic,

My first instinct is to create an post binding book along the lines of a high-end scrapbook.

You can stack large heavy bond paper and drill through the book block along the spine. Then, use metal posts to lock the pages together.

You can include the cover when you bind and let the posts show as decorative elements or you could bind the cover afterward and use it to hide the posts. All depends on the look you want.

Just a quick thought for something to explore.

Andrew