Making books by hand peter and donna thomas

We make our own paper, print and bind the books ourselves, with random exceptions. In 2010 and 2011, as the wandering book artists, they traveled around the usa in their artistic tiny home on wheels. Donna thomas, has a jurist doctorate degree, and writes extensively on true crime and pop culture. Santa cruz, typically she designed, handrendered the text, and bound the book with little or no collaboration. Exhibition travelers in celebration of peter and donna. Making this book could be likened to walking in the footsteps of dard hunter. 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. 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. Dbijep peter and donna thomas digital exhibits uwm. 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. They work collaboratively and individually letterpress printing, handlettering and illustrating texts, making paper, and hand binding both fine press and artists books. They work collaboratively and individually letterpress printing, handlettering and. More making books by hand by peter thomas overdrive. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects peter thomas, donna thomas on.

The book can be purchased or ordered from us or any bookseller in the usa, canada, australia or the uk. Oneofakind books made by donna thomas peter and donna. The history of papermaking in the philippines is the culmination of almost twenty years of work. 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. Inspired by a quest for beauty and perfection, and by the potential of word.

All of the books in this section were made using peters handmade paper, and although donna often included the imprint peter and donna thomas. This particular book is one of a small edition that i made called a walk on the beach. Sep 03, 2017 even after 40 years, making books that are works of art still feels new to peter and donna thomas. Theyve hiked the entire 211mile muir trail from yosemite to mt. Peter thomas aka peter papermaker made the paper and donna thomas illustrated the books predominantly with linoleum cuts. Peter thomass most popular book is anywhere that is wild.

Lineco manufactures archival quality bookmaking kits books by hand. Under the previous imprint of the good book press, and the current imprint. Hand written text and images reproduced on peters handmade paper using. As stylistic innovators of the field, peter and donna thomas have won several awards for their oneofakind books. King library press explores art books in the digital age with. 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. She has interviewed dozens of high profile criminals including ted bundy, richard ramirez, charles manson, john gotti, henry hill, scott peterson and many others. Artists books, fine press books, miniature books, handmade paper. 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.

Techniques and ideas for enhancing your book designs including found objects and miniature books peter thomas, donna thomas. Peter and donna thomas, artists who specialize in making handcrafted books, wanted to experience that beauty, too. 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. More making books by hand by peter and donna thomas has good instructions and inspiration for making books 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. Peter and donna thomas are so invested in the look and feel of their books that they even make their own paper. This musthave book for newcomers to the popular art of bookmaking teaches all. Small talk about miniature books good things do, indeed, come in small packages when examining miniature books. 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.

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. Peter wrote the text and donna cut the block print illustrations. Made by peter and donna thomas in collaboration with students at the canberra. Being a book artist is more than just making books.

Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects by peter thomas, donna thomas due to covid19, orders may be delayed. 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. Even after 40 years, making books that are works of art still feels new to peter and donna thomas. There are approximately 300 items in the collection that fill approximately 10 cardboard file size storage boxes. 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. Santa cruz, their books have been shown in individual and group exhibitions in the united states and abroad. Published november, 2004 by quarry books, an imprint of rockport books.

Just like bibles, miniature versions of the quran have been popular. They will share stories of their travels and samples of their limitededition and oneofakind books in a presentation that will be sure to inspire. 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. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext 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. Books and other materials on the subject of paper collected by peter and donna thomas and now held at the university of iowa. Nov 07, 2017 peter and donna thomas are book artists from santa cruz, california. Donna thomas is the author of im sorry i lied to you, the confession of scott peterson 3. For an excellent selection of affordable miniature books, browse these little beauties from john howell for books. 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.

Peter and donna thomas are book artists from santa cruz, ca. King library press explores art books in the digital age. For a link to our book, more making books by hand click here. More making books by hand by peter and donna thomas.

Techniques and ideas for enhancing your book designs including found objects and miniature books thomas, peter, thomas, donna on. 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. Peter and donna began working in the book arts in 1977. Nov 26, 2004 peter and donna thomas, as stylistic innovators of the field, have won several awards for their oneofkind books. Special collections holdings of works by california book artists peter and donna thomas are featured in the latest art in the library exhibit. Under the previous imprint of the good book press and the current imprint, peter and donna thomas. The book ends with a chronological history of both commercial and hand paper making in the philippines up to 2000. Peter and donna thomas peter and donna thomas digital. Techniques and ideas for enhancing your book designs including found objects and miniature books.

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. Exploring miniature books, the nested accordion popup book, and the scrolling book. The text was hand drawn in donnas freesans calligraphic type face. On tudesday march 24, 2020, john howell for book s new list of miniature books by peter and donna thomas will be published. 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. 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.

The nook book ebook of the more making books by hand. The history of papermaking in the philippines was designed, letterpress printed and handbound by peter and donna thomas on paper that they made. The rules really havent been made up yet, said peter. Peter thomas aka peter papermaker made the paper and donna.

Peter and donna thomas, as stylistic innovators of the field, have won several awards for their oneofkind books. Peter and donna thomas book, more making books by hand, has instructions for making a scroll like this. 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. They are founding members of the miniature book society and are active in book arts and papermaking organizations. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects 9781592530748 by thomas, peter. 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. More making books by hand exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects by peter thomas author donna thomas author. Nov 01, 2004 peter and donna thomas, as stylistic innovators of the field, have won several awards for their oneofkind books. To see the university of wisconsins digital exhibit of all books made by peter and donna thomas. Thomas, donna and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. 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. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects by peter thomas 20041101 peter thomas.

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. The good book press was a fine press book publisher, founded in 1977 by peter and donna thomas. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Peter and donna thomas are book artists from santa cruz, california. They have written a bookbinding textbook titled more making books by hand rockportquarry books. Peter thomas has lived a tremendously successful and fulfilling life, despite personal tragedy and occasionally grave financial circumstances. Peter and donna thomas abebooks shop for books, art. They have created of over 150 fine press editions and artist books including. Donna does the illustrative art work for our books. Exploring miniature books, alternative structures, and found objects thomas, peter, thomas, donna on. Under the previous imprint of the good book press, and the current imprint, peter and donna thomas. Peter thomas has 200 books on goodreads with 1753 ratings.