Natalie Stopka

These elegant hand-bound books are by Rhode Island artist Natalie Stopka.  To see more of her work go to her website.

Michelle Skiba

These incredible hand-bound books are by North Carolina artist Michelle Skiba.  To see more of her work go to her Etsy site.

Shana Leino

"I kept journals and the journals kept falling apart. I needed a book that could withstand the enduro of its use. That need unleashed a curiosity into the art of the book and the historical structures. The curiosity of “how can I make a sturdy book, built for surviving heavy use” led me to exploration of the art of the book, artists’ books, and historical methods of putting books together." - Shana Leino

To see more of her work go to her website at http://www.shannaleino.com/index.html

Susan Porteous

"I originally came to use books in my artwork as a way to sequence images. I liked the fact that you could only view a small part of the whole at any one time. It also added an intimacy, the books could usually be held in the palm of the hand, and in fact, often required the viewer to do so. Later, as I became more interested in words than images the book became a great way to present texts while adding an extra layer of meaning through the shape, size, and use of materials. There was also the opportunity to create rhythm through the turning of the page and the breaking up and reordering of the original text." - Susan Porteous

To see more of her work go to http://www.susanporteous.net/

Kate Black

This wonderful book made from pennies with a double needle coptic binding from Kate Black. It is entitled "All the pennies in my pocket." To see more of her work go to her Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=10299

Allison Wilton

These complex book structures are by New York artist Allison Wilton. To see more of her work go to http://www.allisonwilton.com/

Sarah Morpeth

"I work mainly in paper and textiles - increasingly within a book format, being in love with that structure.
The things that drive me are many and various; I find inspiration in my obsession with British films of the Forties, in poetry, philosophy, science fiction and stories. I am also addicted to stationery - to labels, tags and postcards. Visually the imagery I use often comes from nature and the landscape that surrounds me. I find there is usually a considerable conceptual aspect to what I do - but I don’t need it to be obvious to the viewer. I value not only the conceptual but also skill in making and aesthetic qualities. " - Sarah Morpeth

You can see more of her work at http://www.sarahmorpeth.com/