Here’s a quick look at some of what I’ve been working on here in the studio lately. Most all of it is available from my etsy shop: afainbooks.etsy.com
Category Archives: A.Fain Books Creations
Eco Books
Lark Books has recently come out with a new book called Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin put together by Terry Taylor. It’s totally great, simple as that. Each project is by a different book artist, many of which are local to Western North Carolina (I happen to be one of them, but […]
Mini-Stocking Stuffers
Here’s a little taste of my new set of miniature journals. I made them for my first time exhibiting at the Craft Fair for the Southern Highland Craft Guild. I had stocking-stuffers in mind, though using walnut dye to stain the covers tones them down a bit. They don’t necessarily have a cheery holiday […]
Miniature Books
Did you know: “Miniature books, most of which are less than three inches tall and some of which are smaller than a penny, have delighted readers for centuries. Popular because they were easily carried or concealed, these historic books range from tiny “Thumb Bibles” to illustrated nursery rhymes.” 4000 years of Miniature Books, Lily Library. […]
Mini-Address Books on Etsy
I’ve had a great time coming up with a design for these mini-address books that are now for sale from my Etsy shop. They are about the size of a cell phone and fit perfectly in your back pocket or the palm of your hand. For you bookmakers out there; I took the already printed […]