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Published: 2008-01-21 22:30:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 7107; Favourites: 118; Downloads: 0
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Description The first book I made completely from scratch and, therefore, the one I'm still most proud of. Made as a gift for a friend, this book was inspired by the Neverending Story. Hand-sewn, and bound in rich textured bronze paper and trimmed with a serpentine knotwork design.
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Comments: 42

Neko-Krys [2014-04-01 15:01:36 +0000 UTC]

OMG j'en rÊvÃĐ !
Who has not dreamed of owning such a book when we love The Neverending Story and Auryn!

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ThisIsJensWorld [2012-09-28 13:20:33 +0000 UTC]

A year late but - OMG this is beautiful!!!

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ShannonAileen [2011-07-12 01:51:14 +0000 UTC]

Wow. The Neverending Story is one of my favorite books of all time. This. Is. Beautiful.

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the-tenebrus In reply to ShannonAileen [2012-03-31 23:41:57 +0000 UTC]

I've had several enquiries about producing one for sale, and I'm always a bit wary because of the potential copyright issues. But if it weren't for that stern warning at the front of the book about selling it in a different binding, I'd love to create a proper copy of The Neverending Story, the full text and illustrations, in a fantasy binding.

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Dolly08x [2011-05-21 22:41:28 +0000 UTC]

haha omg this textured paper u=you used is practically the same as the one i used for my book today so weird :S , yours is much better but it's my second attempt at making a book, yours is beautiful :'D

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the-tenebrus In reply to Dolly08x [2011-06-27 15:47:42 +0000 UTC]

Excellent - this kind of paper can crack if you use it on joins. If you paint an extra layer of PVA glue over it, it'll help to reinforce those vulnerable spots.
Keep binding!

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Dolly08x In reply to the-tenebrus [2011-06-27 19:39:22 +0000 UTC]

I think it split on one corner other than that it seemed okay , it is beautiful paper though , in the process of making a book at the moment just waiting for some glue to dry so i can cut and measure to size a cover , what material do you use to make the covers ?

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the-tenebrus In reply to Dolly08x [2011-07-08 19:07:09 +0000 UTC]

Usually I'll use 3mm greyboard or 2.5-3mm millboard, depending on what's available at the time. On a few occasions I've padded that with foamboard or foam rubber, to get a nice squishy feel. Most of my bindings are leather, although I've ventured into paper, embroidered fabric, and home-made sheets of silk leaves. If I'm carving or embossing the cover, I'd probably use an inset panel of veg-tanned leather (it's not really suitable for covering the whole book as it's pretty stiff stuff when it's been wetted and shaped) but I've also cut out shapes in greyboard and glued them on in layers, and pressed thin gloving leather into the recesses to give a nice 3d design.

Anything goes, really

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Dolly08x In reply to the-tenebrus [2011-07-08 22:23:18 +0000 UTC]

i use grey board at college , need to buy some the last few books i've made i've made i've used cardboard , strong stuff mind you. That foamoard is a wicked idea would never have thought of that. thanks for the ideas :'D

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time-boy [2010-08-07 22:20:57 +0000 UTC]

you should try to do the book from the`` tales from the neverending story`` it's a really beautiful book
By the way that book is WOW!!!

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the-tenebrus In reply to time-boy [2011-05-17 15:40:16 +0000 UTC]

Does it look anything like this ? I wasn't aware of this series - I'll have to take a look!

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time-boy In reply to the-tenebrus [2011-05-24 00:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Yea that's it! Personnaly I like much more this one then the one they used in the movie XD

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the-tenebrus In reply to time-boy [2011-06-27 15:51:11 +0000 UTC]

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time-boy In reply to the-tenebrus [2011-06-28 18:44:22 +0000 UTC]

You like it too heh? ^^

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deng-li-xin32 [2010-07-25 04:44:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow... this is beautiful!! The first book I ever made from scratch looked /nothing/ like this lol The knotwork looks really nice, and I like the metal corners. Looks really professional.

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the-tenebrus In reply to deng-li-xin32 [2010-07-30 17:23:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I'm always learning - I still have a long way to go before I can call myself a professional, but I intend to keep working at it!

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svenmarie [2010-06-26 11:48:43 +0000 UTC]

I thought of the Neverending Story before even reading your description! (: The knotted snakes are awesome!
I really like how shiny and metall-y this book is. Did you make the corner bits yourself, too? Because they are awesome looking.

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the-tenebrus In reply to svenmarie [2010-06-26 20:44:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I did make the corner bits - they're art-clay buffed with a metallic wax and then varnished.

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svenmarie In reply to the-tenebrus [2010-06-26 22:25:19 +0000 UTC]

great! thanks for the reply (:

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SollinFaolan [2010-04-27 06:35:14 +0000 UTC]

That thing is absolutely amazing. O.O certainly a dream come true for any Neverending story fan, like myself. The person who recieved this as a gift was VERY lucky indeed. its absolutely beautiful. i wish i could touch it. XD (as awkward as that may sound)

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the-tenebrus In reply to SollinFaolan [2010-06-26 20:50:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you , for whom I made the book, is a stunning mask-maker; believe me, I'm the lucky one - she's given me some amazing masks over the years I've known her. Go and be amazed by her creations!

(and there's nothing wrong with wanting to touch a book - handling them is half the pleasure This one has a slightly squishy cover as it's built over millboard padded with a layer of foamboard)

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SollinFaolan In reply to the-tenebrus [2010-06-26 20:54:37 +0000 UTC]

haha then i shall if you recommend it. ^^ Someday i hope to be able to make my very own Neverending story cover with the snake oracle on the cover. (the actual name slips my mind as of now sinse i havent seen the movie in several months but im sure it'll come to me AS SOON as i submit this comment. lol)

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the-tenebrus In reply to SollinFaolan [2010-06-26 23:32:24 +0000 UTC]

The Auryn I mention it in my book. You can see 's work over at her gallery, or at her website , where her masks are for sale. I own ~counts on fingers~ nine of her masks, so far.

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WryGrin [2010-04-19 04:47:37 +0000 UTC]

Now THAT's a book... XD

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the-tenebrus In reply to WryGrin [2010-06-26 20:52:04 +0000 UTC]

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Operacynic [2010-01-07 05:24:02 +0000 UTC]

That's gorgeous!

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the-tenebrus In reply to Operacynic [2010-01-13 11:38:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I wish the internet allowed you to feel textures as well as see images - the best thing about the book is the squishy cover - there's a layer of foamboard under the copper paper, so it's satisfying to give it a squidge.

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Operacynic In reply to the-tenebrus [2010-01-14 05:48:41 +0000 UTC]

Whoa, really? That's awesome!
And if only the internet could do that... ^^

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Alicemonstrinho [2009-03-02 15:23:02 +0000 UTC]

I totally envy your friend who got that book! It's perfect, really!

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the-tenebrus In reply to Alicemonstrinho [2009-09-09 23:24:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It's a fair few years since I made it, but it got me started on a fascinating craft.

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Alicemonstrinho In reply to the-tenebrus [2009-09-13 13:09:35 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it's really fascinating!

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Luusan [2009-02-14 03:35:44 +0000 UTC]

Your books are awesome! I would love to learn how to do that, someday.

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the-tenebrus In reply to Luusan [2009-03-01 17:39:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I taught myself - there are websites and books out there to take you through the process, and if I can do it, anyone can!

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Almalphia [2008-02-19 17:00:49 +0000 UTC]

Simply amazing work!!!

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the-tenebrus In reply to Almalphia [2008-02-20 15:34:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It was a very experimental piece - I'd never sewn pages before, or cased a book in and it was quite scary. I built a sewing frame, having looked at the professional ones and decided that ÂĢ100+ was a little much to pay when I didn't know if I'd be any good at it.. I'm still using the handmade frame now, so it was worth the tenner it cost me to buy wood and screws at the DIY store ~g~

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Almalphia In reply to the-tenebrus [2008-02-22 04:56:28 +0000 UTC]

That is awesome! You have done some amazing work!

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kyusai [2008-01-22 16:29:15 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing to be completely made from scratch, really nice work..

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the-tenebrus In reply to kyusai [2008-01-24 00:24:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'd seen some fantastic books online, and was intrigued enough to find out how a book is put together. There's something really satisfying about folding and sewing the paper, and watching the whole book forming...

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kyusai In reply to the-tenebrus [2008-01-24 01:28:12 +0000 UTC]

That's so great. I love the art, and you did a really good job with it. I found this hand bound leather book while I was vacationing this summer and fell in love with it, unfortunately there was no indication of who the artists was. It's nice to be able to tell another artist what a good job they've done. :3

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xothique [2008-01-21 22:39:47 +0000 UTC]

And I am still honoured and thrilled to be the owner of your first ever book. It's absolutely stunning, and I have yet to find something worthy to put inside - I am a little afraid of making a total mess of it. I get it out occasionally and just look at it... because I can!
Lovely lovely work.

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the-tenebrus In reply to xothique [2008-01-21 22:46:12 +0000 UTC]

Go on - draw in it you know you want to.

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xothique In reply to the-tenebrus [2008-01-22 02:59:42 +0000 UTC]

Nive avatar!
Aaand no. I darent yet. I want to plan it all out first. Might take years to complete it.

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