Making books by hand peter and donna thomas

This section describes the oneofakind books made by donna thomas. Peter and donna thomas book, more making books by hand, has instructions for making a scroll like this. University of alabama the master of fine arts in the book arts program began in 1985, and emphasizes the art and craft of making books by hand. The good book press was a fine press book publisher, founded in 1977 by peter and donna thomas. Peter and donna thomas are so invested in the look and feel of their books that they even make their own paper. Donna does the illustrative art work for our books. Peter makes the paper, donna creates the art work, line drawings and lino cuts for the fine press books calligraphy with watercolors for her oneofakind books and together they design, print and bind their book. He founded and built century 21 real estate into the largest real estate network in canada, and profitably spearheaded dozens of largescale real estate developments all over north america. Although miniaturization of reading material has been an ongoing process since the babylonians were in business around 1500 bc, the present definition of a miniature book is any book that is less than about 3 inches in width or length. Feb 04, 2019 peter and donna thomas, authors and illustrators of more making books by hand, are self employed book artists, papermakers and letterpress printers who write, illustrate, and bind their own books. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects by thomas, p. Under the previous imprint of the good book press and the current imprint, peter and donna thomas. Books by peter thomas author of anywhere that is wild.

Peter and donna thomas, as stylistic innovators of the field, have won several awards for their oneofkind books. For this book, the thomases worked with 27 papermakers and papermills to compile samples of papers being made in america, along with artist statements about each paper. Theyve hiked the entire 211mile muir trail from yosemite to mt. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects 9781592530748 by thomas, peter. Books and other materials on the subject of paper collected by peter and donna thomas and now held at the university of iowa. Peter and donna thomas are book artists from santa cruz, california. A portfolio of broadsides with words or poems from poets in residence at the fourth session of naropa universitys summer writers workshop in 2008, printed by peter and donna thomas and their students at the universitys press during the thomass class the. Nov 07, 2017 peter and donna thomas are book artists from santa cruz, california. Peter thomas has 200 books on goodreads with 1753 ratings. The book can be purchased or ordered from us or any bookseller in the usa, canada, australia or the uk.

Techniques and ideas for enhancing your book designs including found objects and miniature books thomas, peter, thomas, donna on. Made by peter and donna thomas in collaboration with students at the canberra. Inspired by a quest for beauty and perfection, and by the potential of word. I was just beginning to develop ideas about artists books and about the book arts generally, and i was deeply impressed by the thomases use of paper, structure, scale, binding, type, the evenness of their printing, and donnas simple but evocative. They work collaboratively and individually letterpress printing, handlettering and illustrating texts, making paper, and hand binding both fine. Since 1977 the thomases have worked both collaboratively and individuallyletterpress printing, handlettering and illustrating texts, making paper, and hand binding both fine press and artists books. Even after 40 years, making books that are works of art still feels new to peter and donna thomas. Exploring miniature books, the nested accordion popup book, and the scrolling book.

Just like bibles, miniature versions of the quran have been popular. Being a book artist is more than just making books. Peter and donna thomas, authors and illustrators of more making books by hand, are self employed book artists, papermakers and letterpress printers who write, illustrate, and bind their own books. The book ends with a chronological history of both commercial and hand paper making in the philippines up to 2000. As stylistic innovators of the field, peter and donna thomas have won several awards for their oneofakind books. They have written a bookbinding textbook titled more making books by hand rockportquarry books. Peter wrote the text and donna cut the block print illustrations. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects peter thomas divthis musthave book for newcomers to the popular art of bookmaking teaches all the basics and features easy and interesting projects that allow selfexpression and experimentation.

Lineco manufactures archival quality bookmaking kits books by hand. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures and found objects by peter and donna thomas eco books by terry taylor for more information about the amazing world of books arts, either stop by the sabatini gallery and see our current exhibition telling stories. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects. On tudesday march 24, 2020, john howell for book s new list of miniature books by peter and donna thomas will be published. King library press explores art books in the digital age with.

We make our own paper, print and bind the books ourselves, with random exceptions. More making books by hand by peter and donna thomas has good instructions and inspiration for making books like this. Making this book could be likened to walking in the footsteps of dard hunter. University of the arts the mfa book artsprintmaking program offers advanced study in studio arts, focusing on the book as a vehicle of artistic expression and printmaking in the context of the narrative. Peter thomas aka peter papermaker made the paper and donna thomas illustrated the books predominantly with linoleum cuts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects peter thomas, donna thomas on. There are approximately 300 items in the collection that fill approximately 10 cardboard file size storage boxes. More making books by hand by peter thomas overdrive.

All of the books in this section were made using peters handmade paper, and although donna often included the imprint peter and donna thomas. Since 1977, the pair has worked both collaboratively and individually in letterpress printing, handlettering and illustrating texts, making paper, and hand binding both fine press and artists books. Under the previous imprint of the good book press, and the current imprint. Nov 26, 2004 peter and donna thomas, as stylistic innovators of the field, have won several awards for their oneofkind books. Peter thomass most popular book is anywhere that is wild. Thomas, donna and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. They work collaboratively and individually letterpress printing, handlettering and. She has interviewed dozens of high profile criminals including ted bundy, richard ramirez, charles manson, john gotti, henry hill, scott peterson and many others. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects thomas, peter, thomas, donna on. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects by peter thomas, donna thomas due to covid19, orders may be delayed.

Techniques and ideas for enhancing your book designs including found objects and miniature books peter thomas, donna thomas. Nine watercolor paintings of wildflowers, one water color painting of hetch hetchy reservoir from oshaughnessy dam, one watercolor painted map, five ornamental pages of handwritten and rubricated text. The history of papermaking in the philippines was designed, letterpress printed and handbound by peter and donna thomas on paper that they made. Published november, 2004 by quarry books, an imprint of rockport books. Paper from plants was created as a companion piece to peter and donna thomas earlier collection a collection of paper samples from hand papermills in the united stated of america 1993. Peter thomas aka peter papermaker made the paper and donna. Hetch hetchy flora a collection of wildflowers painted on may 22, 20 20 donna thomas. They work collaboratively and individually letterpress printing, handlettering and illustrating texts, making paper, and hand binding both fine press and artists books. Peter thomas has lived a tremendously successful and fulfilling life, despite personal tragedy and occasionally grave financial circumstances. Although peter started out as a bookbinder, he stumbled upon some books on papermaking in the library one day, and he has been crafting his own paper ever since. Special collections holdings of works by california book artists peter and donna thomas are featured in the latest art in the library exhibit. Peter and donna thomas, artists who specialize in making handcrafted books, wanted to experience that beauty, too.

Peter and donna thomas are book artists from santa cruz, ca. Oneofakind books made by donna thomas peter and donna. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects by peter thomas 20041101 peter thomas. Travelers in celebration of peter and donna thomas forty years of books to go peter and donna thomas are book artists from santa cruz, ca. They have created of over 150 fine press editions and artist books including. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Hand written text and images reproduced on peters handmade paper using. Santa cruz, typically she designed, handrendered the text, and bound the book with little or no collaboration. More making books by hand exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects by peter thomas author donna thomas author.

The nook book ebook of the more making books by hand. They will share stories of their travels and samples of their limitededition and oneofakind books in a presentation that will be sure to inspire. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects by thomas, donna, thomas, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. King library press explores art books in the digital age. To see the university of wisconsins digital exhibit of all books made by peter and donna thomas. This musthave book for newcomers to the popular art of bookmaking teaches all the basics and features easy and interesting projects that allow selfexpression and. The history of papermaking in the philippines is the culmination of almost twenty years of work.

The thomases handset the type, letterpress printed the books, and bound the books. Peter and donna thomas abebooks shop for books, art. Meet the wandering book artists peter and donna thomas during the houston stop of their crosscountry tour celebrating 40 years of making books by hand. Exhibition travelers in celebration of peter and donna. Techniques and ideas for enhancing your book designs including found objects and miniature books. Santa cruz, their books have been shown in individual and group exhibitions in the united states and abroad. Donna thomas, has a jurist doctorate degree, and writes extensively on true crime and pop culture. In 2010 and 2011, as the wandering book artists, they traveled around the usa in their artistic tiny home on wheels.

Book artists, papermakers, and letterpress printers, peter and donna thomas also illustrate, illuminate, and bind their own books. Peter and donna thomas peter and donna thomas digital. Donna thomas is the author of im sorry i lied to you, the confession of scott peterson 3. This particular book is one of a small edition that i made called a walk on the beach. Small talk about miniature books good things do, indeed, come in small packages when examining miniature books. More making books by hand by peter and donna thomas.

As a division of university products, we produce highest quality conservation s. Todays book is a hardcover accordion with pockets so content can be included in the pockets rather than or as well as on the panels. The text was hand drawn in donnas freesans calligraphic type face. Under the previous imprint of the good book press, and the current imprint, peter and donna thomas. The rules really havent been made up yet, said peter. I first encountered the work of peter and donna thomas when i was a young librarian at the university of delaware about 30 years ago. Sep 03, 2017 even after 40 years, making books that are works of art still feels new to peter and donna thomas. For an excellent selection of affordable miniature books, browse these little beauties from john howell for books. They are founding members of the miniature book society and are active in book arts and papermaking organizations. Nov 01, 2004 peter and donna thomas, as stylistic innovators of the field, have won several awards for their oneofkind books. This musthave book for newcomers to the popular art of bookmaking teaches all. Dbijep peter and donna thomas digital exhibits uwm. Artists books, fine press books, miniature books, handmade paper.