Dark Roasted Blend has compiled some images and impressions of some truly cutting edge (NO pun intended) book artists.  These are the artists who outrage some others with their sacrilege…
Yeah, ok, just drive through the alley behind a bookstore sometime, and you’ll see the “sacrilege” of hundreds of books wasted in the dumpster.  Even though schools, libraries, and bookstores are getting better and better at recycling, why not have spare books be used for art instead?
I’ve always particularly liked Brian Dettmer’s work, which is included, and you’ll find Thomas Allen there too, one we’ve talked about here recently.

Image: Brian Dettmer

The newest issue of the bookbinding and book artist online journal, The Bonefolder, is now available for downloading.   This spring issue has several articles on bookbinding tools, including how to make some of your own.  There’s also a special feature on doing gold tooling and several reviews of exhibits and publications.