I wanted to use this zine to uncover the process of making a book to the viewer, by just using imagery I wanted to show the basic stages of the bookbinding process.
Front cover: This is one of the eco prints that I have covered a handmade book with, a blue ribbon and a brown leather spine.
Page 1 and 2: the start of the paper making process blending and forming the handmade sheets, using pressed flowers.
Page 3 and 4: The pressing of the paper and a sheet of handmade paper including dried pressed flowers that are used to make the end papers.
pages 5 and 6: This is part of the binding process, the head bands and scrim used to decorate and reinforce the spine. As Well as the greybeard cover with an eco print.
Back Cover: showing the reverse of the eco print book. made using walnut leaves steamed between an iron.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 