Some useful links for hand-stitched book techniques

A few sites I recommend:

A simple hardcover book
This is a simple technique, but it turns out great after one or two practice runs.

Tutorials on Japanese stab binding
In class we'll go over a simple stitch pattern, but look at how intricate you can get!

An extensive tutorial on bookmaking
Some parts of this are really confusing, but I get a lot of great ideas just browsing through these pages.

Upcoming events over spring break

Small Press and Comics Symposium, a student-organized event in SAIC's Ballroom, March 24th, starting at 4:00. Two panel discussions followed by a meet-and-greet.

Chicago Zine Fest at Columbia College and Quimby's, Friday March 25th and Saturday March 26th

Love!

12 awesome zines, in a pile.

A wonderful post about all the zines and our critique.

Thanks, Wendy, for the photos and the post!