Researching elastic book binding- FMP

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After deciding that the accordion book style was not suited to my contents and that the logistics of production are unfavourable, I've decided to focus on a different style of bookmaking: binding with an elastic band. This style of book allows the reader to pull out a page and view it in full a3 style and also rearrange the pages however they please. This style of viewing appeals to my project as it is ultimately a personal journey for me as well as and I want the viewer to experience that in my final piece.


 


Deciding on the paper type using samples from an NUA elastic-bound prospectus I'm studying (shown in sketchbook and also slides) as well as a fashion magazine. I also decided that I want to use a3 paper so it produces a larger page when folded as this will create the feel of a more realistic book and also will provide a larger poster when page is pulled out.


Researching 2 artists that use the elastic book-binding method. It's hard to specifically find artists that use this method so I was glad and inspired to find these.



Inspired by Takeo Nakano's cutouts, I plan to do the same with my handmade paper as an insert inside my artists book.

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