Studio Brief 4 - Binding

Decisions on binding 

To bind the book it was considered that the booklet should be stitched rather than stapled to continue with the handmade DIY approach to the contents of the book.

The book was initially bound using a grey/ blue coloured thread which was similar to the tone on the front  cover creating consistency and allowing the thread no to detract from the cover. However it was found that when the book was stitched the binding was quite bulky and stood out. Instead fishing wire was used for the binding because it was transparent and thin so did not detract from the minimal front cover. 

The creep on the pages was left uncut to create a feeling of unfinish reflecting the overall aesthetic of the book which was not perfect.