Bibliocraft : a modern crafter's guide to using library resources to jumpstart creative projects / Jessica Pigza ; photographs by Johnny Miller ; photostyling by Shana Faust ; illustrations by Sun Young Park.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pigza, Jessica., Author.

Contributor:

Park, Sun Young., Illustrator.

Faust, Shana.

Miller, Johnny., Photographer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Handicraft.

Library resources.

Physical Description:

207 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Other Title:

Biblio craft

Place of Publication:

New York : stc craft, [2014?]

Summary:

This text teaches readers how to locate library resources to bring their creative ideas to fruition. The author shares her hunting and gathering tips with creatives of all types, informing on how to access inspiring resources online and in person, such as historic watermarks and millinery instructions or Japanese family crests, both online and in person. She also showcases the work of artists who have collaborated with her.

Contents:

Foreword / Ann Thornton

Introduction

Finding inspiration at the library. Different kinds of library collections ; Finding the right library for you ; Planning your library visit ; Finding what you want at the library ; The world of digital libraries ; Recommended library collections ; A copyright primer

Projects inspired by the library

Appendix.

Notes:

"A Melanie Falick book."

"Featuring 20+ projects from celebrated designer who love the library"--cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Schaffer fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9781617690969 ;