2004: june 27
Peach Berserk Tabbies
These books were a commission for Tabatha Marshall, my co-Review Coordinator at The Linux Documentation Project. The size of the text block has been officially dubbed a "Tabbie." The format of the binding and cover decoration is completely open. The first set of three were named after a store in Toronto named "Peach Berserk." The books have no affiliation to the store other than the fact that I love the store and love these little books. :)
All volumes are hand sewn using linen thread (18/3). The pages are an acid-free 20lb paper (approximate brilliance 88)--perfect for keeping notes or brief sketches. The books were assembled using a combination of corn starch paste and acid-free PVA. They can withstand a small amount of moisture, but should not be exposed to water.
Volume One: Case bound "batik" cover
There's nothing truly "batik" about the cover, other than the final effect. The cover of this book is Japanese paper that has been hand dyed with onion skins (peach/orange). The paper was then dipped in a thick paste solution tinted with fabric dye for the purple/blue effect. The book is case bound using hooked (or "zigzag") end papers.
Volume Two: Watermarked Seikaiha Sewn on tapes
This book is sewn onto cotton tapes which are hinged onto the covers. The cover boards are decorated using two Japanese papers: a peach background and a white Seikaiha watermarked paper. The cotton tapes have been recessed into the cover to give a smooth writing surface.
Volume Three: Scarlet Cords
A true spring delight after a hard winter--this book sports three scarlet runner bean flowers on the front cover from the artist's garden. The book is sewn onto four cords which are laced into the front and back covers. Otherwise unadorned, this Japanese paper is the peachiest of the bunch.
