Altered books

Altered Books: Making Something New of Something Old

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From the FIRST modern altered book: “ A Humument” by Tom Phillips

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From Altered Board Book Basics From Altered Book Scrapbook Nature Journals & Memory Keepers

Techniques: Windows and Cutouts Altered Art for the First Time by Madeline Arendt

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Words show through the paint Inserting Found Objects

Texture & Interest Unity in Color

Using items of interest, show what your hopes and dreams are for your life and For the world in which we live

From Alter This! by Alena Hennessy Techniques: Shadow Boxes, Weaving, and Sewing

Techniques: Frames From Altered This by Alena Hennessy

Books as Art Swiss Army Book by M. L. Van Nice on display at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

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Books as Art The Astronomer's Apothecary Queen’s Game by Karen Hatzigeorgiou

Books as Art Noriko Ambe, titled 1000 of Self (2007)

Books as Art Su Blackwell – Pandora Opens Box

Books as Art La Saison du Printemps 2008 Nous sommes eternels 2004

Books as Art Brian Dettmer- Carved Books Core 6, 2007

Books as Art The Enjoyment of Music, 2008

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