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Cartoon maps of a town are a helpful tool. For tourists, it gives a more pleasing and intimate view of the town than a normal map can give them. Creating one of these maps is a long and laborious...

Perhaps you've just purchased a crisp-looking first edition, only to find that someone wrote a couple notes in the margins. Or maybe you accidentally got some ink on the dust jacket. Either way,...

We all love to personalize our things. And if you are a book lover and have a decent amount of books on your shelf, you want to show your proud of ownership. And what better artistic and easy way...

The desire to preserve the good things from the past seems to be built into us. That is why we take pictures and save them in albums. That is why we save the recipes for favorite dishes from our...

Ever written a book and thought maybe you could add something to it that would make it a little better and more authentic. Now by reading this article you can make your next book have something a...

Citing sources is one of the most important parts of any writing you do in an academic or professional capacity. There are many different styles of writing and each come with their own rules...

Book plates are those fancy, professional looking name tags pasted onto the inside front covers of books. This guide takes you through the process of making your own free and customized book...

Getting a book rebound is the way most people would use to repair a favorite book. The thinner the pages the easier they want to tear out, although it's not unusual for any book to lose its...

Bookplates are pieces of paper, often illustrated, that are pasted into the front cover or first page of a book to indicate the identity of the owner. Bookplates are especially useful if you lend...

They say he is the greatest playwright of all time, that his plays transcend time and speak to every heart; they say he is like Elvis, untouchable and immortal. I say let's prove them wrong. Let's...

A green reader isn't one who sees green, but a reader who is green and loves the earth. These days with environmental causes and great interest in saving our natural resources, we find ourselves...

Comb binding machines are an inexpensive way to bind reports, documents and books. A plastic strip with regularly-spaced teeth is fit into holes punched on one side of the papers you're fastening...

As gifts for your friends you can easily print and publish your own poems. These artful creations can be basic black and white or can be in color and quite exotic in appearance. Once you know the...

If you are an author or would like to make someone a personalized book, it is easy enough to do, thanks to digital cameras, programs like Word, and high-quality printers. With a lot of imagination...

Perhaps your child likes to make pictures and write books. Make your own children's hardback book with your child. It's easy to do and you probably have all the materials you need around the...

The greeting card you received for your birthday or Christmas is so beautiful you want to do more than tuck it into a keepsake box. You love to keep written records and would like a unique...

Comic books have been around for generations and have entertained boys, girls and even adults. A comic book is a story told through a combination of text and graphics. If you have a talent for...

"Treasure Island," the classic by Robert Louis Stevenson, was first published in 1881. This children's pirate adventure is still very popular today. The tale introduces us to the story told by...

Any piece of paper from a grocery sack to a glossy magazine cover can be used to make a book cover, as long as it is pliable. Lay the paper onto the table and the center the book onto the paper....

Chances are, you've been asked to put together a program, booklet or some other type of material for a club, banquet, special event or occasion because you're the one who does all of the terrific...

Making a hardback book cover is easy and takes only a few minutes. Use decorative paper or grocery sacks to make a hardback book cover. You can also put on clear plastic covers when it's important...

Parents and teachers who want to know how to make pop-up books for boys should look at the themes that interest boys. All children, boys included, enjoy arts and crafts projects that they can...

Making pop-up books for children is a great classroom and after-school activity. Parents who want to make pop-up books for their children or with their children should practice making one or two...

Perhaps making a book jacket brings back memories of middle school, brown paper bags, passing notes, stonewashed denim (or bellbottoms), and adolescent angst. Well, let me tell you, if that is...

Covering a book with a grocery bag is a worthwhile skill that can seem more difficult than it really is at first. But it becomes easier the more it's done. By following the diagrams and employing...

New school books are handed out the first day of each school year. One of the first homework assignments is usually to take them home and cover them. Books that are properly covered last longer...

Working on art journals and altered books not only is a gratifying process, but it also opens the door for creativity beyond the scope of traditional sketchbook projects. Adding fold-out sections...

Newspaper recycling is a great way to save energy and reuse old material rather than letting it pile up in a landfill. Most cities in the U.S. have recycling programs, which makes it convenient to...

Referencing a book is fairly simple. Many times you will need to reference a book when writing a paper for school. There are a couple of different styles schools use when referencing material. So...

As the awareness of global warming grows we are realizing it is time to change the way we do things: from transportation to entertainment we need to stop the negative impact our consumer driven...

If you have ever wanted to create a comic book, you can! Pull out your pencils and paper and get ready to sketch, draw, write. And much more...

Give your family a little bit of history, "You were there." Priceless gift.

Stationery shops are not that easy to find, but when one does come across a good stationer, it's easy to get lost in the store and spend hour upon hour browsing the selection of adorable...

A table of contents is a great way to present your paper in an organized fashion. It is also extremely useful, since it helps the reader find what he's looking for in your composition. Creating a...

If you would like to give a friend a special manuscript of your book, or want to present your child something beautiful to read and enjoy, why not design a glossy book cover? This would be an...

A green lifestyle involves concern for the environment and takes steps to reduce the carbon footprint a person leaves on the planet. The widely known campaign of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle has...

When writing a paper, you always need to reference your sources. This should be done both in the body of the paper, and at the end, with a list of references. You want to be able to tell your...

It is not possible to get through the education system without writing a paper. Even if you don't go on to college, you will already have experience writing all sorts of papers such as literary...

Book covers are commonly used to protect a book from wear and tear by preserving it in mint condition. It is not necessary to purchase fancy paper covers from a store, especially if you have...

After rubbing out pencil, there often do remain deep marks on the paper. When something is supposed to look new, this can be a problem.

If you have an old comic book that needs repair, you may consider restoring it. The repair of collectible and rare comics, especially ones you intend to sell in restored form, is best handled by a...

Properly referencing a textbook in MLA style can be one of the most frustrating parts of writing an essay, term paper or research paper. Sometimes, but not always, a professor will require that...

Book lovers consider their books to be high on the list of their most prized possessions. Antique books, signed copies of a favorite author's first edition, or just an average copy of a favorite...

Make your friend or family member a personalized gift book she will cherish for years. Begin the book well in advance of the special occasion. Use decorations to make a gender and age specific...

Hardcover book vendors advise keeping the paper book jacket with the book to increase collector value, so don't toss those covers as soon as you get home if you care about your investment. Book...

Japanese bookbinding is an easy technique to use if you want to make your own books and journals. It only requires a few tools and is a quick technique. This technique is also great if you need to...

Bookbinding is a hobby that you can easily try with materials you probably have on hand. While this particular project is quite simple, completing it will teach you many skills that can also be...

Baby books, also known as board books, are difficult to store. They are too thick and yet too small to store with other books. Here's a fun way to both recycle oatmeal or cereal boxes and make a...

Saving water damaged books isn't as difficult as you might imagine, provided that the damage sustained is caught within a reasonable amount of time, and you are prepared to devote some time to...

If you have kids in school you probably have to cover their school books each year to protect them. Collectors of rare and valuable books also might want to cover their books for protection. You...