Monday, 2 May 2011

making my own book

I intend to get a book professionally printed, but I also want to try making my own as I intend to see just how small I can go.
Limitations I have are several, including how small the pictures can be and still be viewable, but part of this I intend to overcome in a novel manner... more later!

I had a quick attempt at making my own book this week, just a mock-up to see how it might look.  I used binding screws as (to me) they appear more sturdy than rivets.


Below are some pictures of my creation.  It is really quite shoddy but the rough idea is there!






I did say it was basic!!  I will fiddle with the design some more, and with the size too as I want it smaller if I can!
Back to my mention earlier about the size of the pictures and still being viewable.......  I intend to present the book with an attached mini magnifying glass, both for novelty and practical purposes.  I got hold of a couple of pocket ones from ebay, one is shown below.  I also got a couple of rectangular, wallet-sized magnifying cards, but they're not as good.


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