Links to Visit

Make an Artist Book
Clear directions for making an eight page book from a paper bag.

Japanese Binding
Directions for a simple Japanese binding from an article originally published in Boy's Life magazine in October 1991.

Origami Book
Directions for making an origami book from The Bookmaking Kit from Chronicle books.

Robert Sabuda's Making Pop-ups is Easy
Pop-up book master, Robert Sabuda, gives directions and templates for making a variety of pop-ups including a birthday cake and butterfly.

Joan Irvine
Site of Joan Irvine, author of How to Make Pop-ups. Includes directions on how to make a pop-up and a bimonthly contest.

Writing in Ancient Civilizations
Site on Ancient Civilizations with information on writing in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome

Leaves of Gold: Treasures of Manuscript Illumination from Philadelphia Collections
Lots of information on how medieval manuscripts were made including a slide show of manuscript pages and descriptions and directions for making your own medieval manuscript.