Book Swap 2023 - Ariel Bissett

This colourful book was made by Ariel Bissett for the NSBAG book swap. The binding is a Coptic-style chain stitch sewing. The cover features some of Ariel's original marbled paper which is a multi-coloured waved nonpareil pattern. You can find Ariel on Instagram: @arielbissett

Book Swap 2023 - Tabatha Cass

This vibrant handbound book was made by Tabatha Cass for the NSBAG book swap. The binding is a chain stitch Coptic-style binding, sewn with yellow linen thread using a double-wrapped board attachment. The cover paper is a hand-printed, handmade paper. There are Fabriano paste-downs and recycled paper for the textblock. You can find Tabatha on Instagram: @tabycatkid.

Book Swap 2023 - Jamie Pratt

Jamie Pratt used a wide range of Japanese papers to create this lovely book for the NSBAG book swap. The cover is book board covered with Chiri Kyoseishi Blue paper with an inset of a blank kozo business card. The text pages are Tomoe River (heavy cream) with a variety of other Japanese papers throughout, including some Chiyogami and a number of Kingin tissues in various colours. The binding is a chain stitch Coptic-style binding, sewn with linen thread.