Introduction to Book Arts is a collection of instructional resources designed to support the study and practice of foundational book arts and bookbinding techniques. Created by Marci Easterbrook, these materials provide visual, step-by-step demonstrations of essential tools, materials, structures, and construction methods used in hand bookmaking.
The collection explores a variety of book structures and techniques, including accordion books and their variations, pamphlet stitch bindings, multi-section bindings, long-stitch sewing, side-sewn Asian book structures, paper grain, and the proper use of bookbinding tools. Through practical demonstrations and completed models, the resources help learners understand both the technical processes and structural principles involved in creating handmade books.
Developed as an open educational resource, this collection is intended to complement hands-on instruction and provide students, educators, artists, and anyone interested in book arts with accessible materials for learning, reviewing, and practicing fundamental bookmaking techniques.
Submissions from 2026
01. Part 2 Project 1 Accordion Variations, Marci Easterbrook
02. Part 2 Project 1 Accordion Model B dos a dos, Marci Easterbrook
03. Part 2 Project 1 Accordion Presentation of _Travels_ Easterbrook 2025, Marci Easterbrook
04. Part 2 Project 5 Multi Section Pamphlet Preparation_1, Marci Easterbrook
05. Part 2 Project 6 Long Stitch Multi Section Sewn over tapes, Marci Easterbrook
06. Part 2 Project 1 Accordion Eight Panel model A.2, Marci Easterbrook
07. Tools 1, Marci Easterbrook
08. Part 2 Project 4 Side Sewn Asian Books Model A Ledger 1, Marci Easterbrook
09. Part 2 Project 3 Pamphlet Stitch Three Hole Model A_1 2, Marci Easterbrook
10. Part 2 Project 5 Multi Section Pamphlet Stitch Book with Covers_2, Marci Easterbrook
11. Paper Grain 1, Marci Easterbrook
12. Part 2 Project 4 Side Sewn Asian Book Model B Noble 1, Marci Easterbrook
13. Part 2 Project 1 Accordion book Model C with Extensions, Marci Easterbrook
14. Part 2 Project 1 Accordion Model A.1 four panel 1, Marci Easterbrook
15. Part 2 Project 1 Accordion Eight Panel model A.2 1, Marci Easterbrook