A beginner's guide to charming, handmade bookbinding techniques

Whether you've already tried your hand at bookbinding or are a complete beginner, Rachel Hazell’s knowledge and passion will inspire you to explore the many possibilities of book art. After explaining the tools and materials needed, Rachel takes you through each project with step-by-step instructions. Different techniques for cutting and folding are demonstrated. Then, once you understand the various techniques, you'll bind your own books with stitches such as ladder, dash and chain.

Projects include The Slit Book, A Concertina with Pockets and The Five-Hole Pamphlet, which can then be developed further to create unique and personal handmade notebooks, books and keepsakes that are not only fun and satisfying to make, but also make great gifts.