Book Making Kits

HAND SEWN PRAIRIE JOURNAL

The sewn Prairie Journal is a workshop favorite. Featuring innovative self-adhesive turn-ins, case fitting and pastedown bonding, this kit assures everyone of a perfect result and an attractive hand-made book. There is also a Jiffy version of this kit with a durable, double-fan adhesive text block.

Finished book size, 6 1/2" x 8" with 80 classic laid pattern text pages, attractive colored endpapers and decorated board covering papers.

Hand sewn or pre-bound Prairie Journal kits, $40, or $30 pre-bound

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PIONEER BOOK KITS, Amana School Book and Nauvoo Trail Journal

The 4 ½” x 7” Nauvoo Trail Journal and Amana School Book kits both provide 128 pages ready for recording a modern day adventure. The kits include Iowa Book Works instructions with clear narration and illustration of each assembly step. All kit components match historical qualities and high standards of precision. Prompts for continued study of historical book work are included as well. These kits are great for home schooling projects.

Amana School Book -or- Nauvoo Trail Journal, $40 each

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ETHIOPIAN CODEX

This journal kit is an adventure before you make the first entry! It exemplifies books carried across the African trade routes for over a millennium. Small as a cell phone, these devotional books were carried in a protective amulet case and worn as a locket. The Iowa Book Works has recreated this tiny book for your secrets. Keep it with you always. This kit provides both book and amulet case. Or order the book alone. Note the scent of the desert from the wooden cover boards!

Ethiopian Codex with Mahdar 2.0” x 3.0”x 94 pages, $30
Ethiopian Codex only 2.0" x 3.0" x 94 pages, $20
Ethiopian Codex only 3.0" x 5.0" x 94 pages, $30
Ethiopian Codex only 5.0" x 7.0" x110 pages, $40

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ELEGANT SEWN BOARDS BOOKBINDING

This is a modern Iowa Book Works interpretation of the Ethiopian Codex with its elegant design and wonderful book action. Not a project for the beginner, this kit requires excellent sewing and careful assembly as well as edge trimming. The completed journal will advance you from author to book maker! (background of the sewn boards binding)

Elegant Sewn Boards Bookbinding, 6” x 9” x 100 pages, $40

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TEACHING SET OF HISTORICAL BOOKBINDINGS

This set of 10 classical bookbinding models is designed to provide a memorable experience of structure and action of the book across time and cultures. The set is boxed for library use and includes a class room tutorial. The price is $3,000, plus shipping and handling. A wonderful complement to any book studies program.

HOW TO ORDER IOWA BOOK WORKS Products To order send an email to iowa.book.works@mchsi.com. Please include your mailing address when ordering.

TEACHER'S SPECIAL OFFER!

Iowa Book Works kits are now available in quantity for class room use. Instructors of book craft workshops will receive a 15% discount and free demonstration kit on orders of ten or more kits of the same item. Thanks!