Highbrow Punk, Simple & Not As Simple Bindings for Zines, Chapbooks, or Whatever
Letterpress printing and fine binding are beautiful expressions of the book but often involve expensive and bulky equipment which can be a barrier to book production. The purpose of this workshop is to empower participants to be able to print, bind, and edition books with readily available materials and equipment.
In this workshop participants will learn how to produce simple one and two signature book structures appropriate for making editioned books with minimal tools. In addition to learning to make one and two signature book structures, participants will be introduced to methods of designing and editioning books, zines, and artists books from scratch with the use of home and office art supplies combined with digital scanning and printing technologies. Participants of this workshop will produce three bookbinding models (two softcover and one hardcover), a book design prototype, and participants will have the opportunity to contribute to an exquisite corpse zine.
Thursdays, April 1st and 8th, 2021
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Online workshop via Zoom
Free - Open to all*
*Note that this workshop is in two parts, attendees should plan to attend both sessions. There is a $20 supply kit available for purchase from Hollander's for store pick up or shipping. If this cost presents a barrier, please let us know.
Questions? Contact
jlausch@umich.eduImage: Zines at the Long Beach Public Library by Pizzajono