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Dream of Orchids

"Dream of Orchids,"by Karen Hatzigeoriou

DECEMBER 2006 - TRANSFORMING BOOKS INTO OBJECTS D'ART
Altering books--taking a used book and turning it into a piece of art by cutting, slicing, stamping and painting--has a growing following in the craft and art worlds. Craft enthusiasts looking for a new challenge, and professional artists looking to experiment with mixed media, are recycling old and unwanted books into new art. By SARAH FEIGHTNER
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OCTOBER 2004 - WONDER UNDER THE COVERS
Since the first books were written, artists have made them better. By ELIZABETH COOKE-ROMERO
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Credit: ©DEENA EAST

JUNE 2004 - ART TEACHER RECEIVES GRANT FOR AB ROUND ROBIN PROJECT
The books that they did with the grant money focused on a certain theme and were done in a round robin between three schools. By SHERRY FOLEY
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Credit: ©TINA LACKEY

JUNE 2004 - RECYCLING OLD BOOKS INTO ART
During National Library Week, Marla Rosenlieb of Fort Collins brought her colorful collection of handmade and altered books for a special exhibit at Laramie County Community College. By SUSAN VITTITOW
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ESL students signs a classmate's book
Credit: ©CORINNE STUBSON

JUNE 2004 - "INTERNATIONAL" EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Today I had the great pleasure of returning to Rogue Community College in Medford, OR., to see the altered books created by the adult ESL (English as Second Language) students, which I introduced last month to ISABA. By CORINNE STUBSON
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A New Chapter for Old Books
Credit: ©LISA PERKINS

APRIL 2004 - A NEW CHAPTER FOR OLD BOOKS
Pam Yee has developed an eye for turning other people's recyclables into artistic treasures. By LISA PERKINS
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ESL students examine Corinne Stubson's Altered Book
Credit: ©CORINNE STUBSON

APRIL 2004 - "INTERNATIONAL" EXPERIENCE
On April 28, 2004, I had the great pleasure of speaking to about 60 adult students of 'English as a Second language' (ESL) at our local Community College in Medford, Oregon. By CORINNE STUBSON
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Credit: ©JAMES S. WOOD

APRIL 2004 - LIFE ILLUSTRATED
People are taking books that would likely end up in the landfill and using them as canvases to create personal, lasting treasures. By RHONDA BODFIELD BLOOM
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AB Showing by Kate Usher
Credit: ©KATE USHER

APRIL 2004 - AB SHOWING AT BOSTON PEN & NIB SHOW
I would estimate that approximately 400 people attended the show. I had my ISABA membership logo framed and on my table and explained to anyone who would listen about the organization and about the art form. By KATE USHER
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Reversing Vandalism by Aileen Roberts

MARCH 2004 - REVERSING VANDALISM EXHIBIT
When I opened the envelope and viewed its contents, a wave of disappointed washed over me because I had been expecting a book rather then the pieces that were sent to me. How was I ever going to create something with these pieces? By AILEEN ROBERTS
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Valentine Crafts ©Post-Dispatch

FEBRUARY 2004 - MAKE A HEARTFELT PHOTO FRAME
HERE'S A colorful way to frame your sweetheart: Surround someone you love with beautiful decorative paper shaped like a heart. This Valentine's project was designed by Sharon Wisely of Red Lead, 10041 Manchester Road, and is easy to make using simple supplies.By BARBARA HERTENSTEIN
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Book Benders ©Times-Dispatch

FEBRUARY 2004 - BOOK BENDERS
Kathy Wasilewski has always dreamed of jet-setting across the country to experience Asian culture. But the expense of such a trip has always brought her firmly back to reality. Thanks to a growing art form known as altered books, however, Wasilewski is still able to get a taste of the land she one day hopes to visit. By JANET CAGGIANO
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Beth Cote ©HGTV
Credit: ©HGTV

FEBRUARY 2004 - BETH COTE ON CAROL DUVALL SHOW
On February 2, ISABA's Beth Cote was featured on HGTV's Carol Duvall Show. Beth's projects included "A Door Set in Stone", "Ripped Pockets" as well as many alternative designs.
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Journal ©Tracie Bonkers

NOVEMBER 2003 - BOOK ART JOURNAL EXHIBITION
In November 2003, Karen Michel and Carlo Thertus exhibited books and journals by Traci Bonkers, Juliana Coles, Dana Gentile, Ilya Noe, Carlo Thertus and altered books by Claudine Hellmuth, Linn Jacobs, Karen Michel, Lynne Perella, Monica Riffe, and Michelle Ward from the recently published "True Colors." By ZOE HECHT
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Nina Bagley's Booklace Class

OCTOBER 2003 - NINA BAGLEY'S BOOKLACE CLASS
Nina spins her magic at Altered Jubilee in Woodstock, GA. Courtesy of SHERRY FOLEY
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It's All Greek To Me ©Jen Worden

SEPTEMBER 2003 - TURNING THE PAGE
Jen Worden wants to help others understand her form of artistic expression. As an altered book artist, she takes any old or new book, and transforms it into a work of art. By PAULA LEVY
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