I like the idea of having a perfect bound book. It looks clean and it looks professional. I'll also be able to do the labour myself at the print shop I work at, which will save me some time.
But am I closing my options? Should I consider other binding options that were demoed in class?
I do like the idea of a hardcover book... but I think that the time frame between now and Grad Show is too short if I did it by hand or at a professional binder. :(
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Hey Jess,
ReplyDeleteI think it really depends on how you are planning to layout your spreads. I know you were juggling the idea of using actual found objects at one point. If you decide to go that route, perfect binding may not be the best solution because you'll run into puckering or a "bloated" effect.
I think for your particular book because it is based around the concept of the wilderness/camping, you should go with a more natural binding process instead of one that is "machine-like". Reg talked about mimicking your content on the outside as well so binding, size etc. Maybe it's the packaging of the book (that is if you want to package it) that ties it all together?
I made an appt with Wyman this coming week (most likely Tues). You should come along (I think Tara will be there as well) and we could look at options as a group =).
I agree with Justin. Since your book is centered around camping, I feel like something more natural would bring the whole book together.
ReplyDeleteFor your book I picture a 'raw' binding method, use it to your advantage and maybe mimic some camping materials with the thread on the cover. I think Coptic binding would look great with your book. That would also allow the spreads to be seen without interruption since you are designing each one as a story.
I think Samia makes a good point with the idea of Coptic binding. What if, you made two versions of your book. Your hardcover book could be the "clean and polished one" and your soft cover book could be coptic bound and really "woodsy" looking. You could even introduce a really nice jacket or sleeve for it too, and maybe this component could be even more "camp" like and woodsy. Work with me here, but for some reason even something really natural like a burlap or woven material. This would introduce some of the more tactile and textured elements surrounding the camping theme. Just a thought.
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