Story of Book Making

Strange as it seems, the book is a machine, or as we say, a technology, just like a car or a computer. But the book machine is much older. People began producing books almost as soon as writing was invented. Many kinds of books were invented. The type of book called the codex is the one we use today. All the pages and covers are attached along one edge.

This kind of book was first made popular by sectarians who lived in the deserts, river valleys and cities of north and eastern Africa at a time almost two thousands years ago. These books were so popular and practical that they helped to spread beliefs that are still with us today.

Iowa Book Works now brings authentic hand book making to the scrapbook and journaling community. Learn the legacy and practice the skills of the traditional book. Discover how this timeless communication device remains the parent medium of the digital age. Publish your own family story for the ages!

This ten volume teaching set of historical bookbindings is now avaialble, complete with the study session guide. Contact Iowa Book Works.

For greater perspective on the story of the book visit Future of the Book.