Maple Book Writing’s Post

Something a little different this week from the archives. This is a paper back section sewn, exposed spine, Swiss bound book! What a mouthful! Along with the red thread, this book has lots of features to showcase📚📚 #rsbookbinders ##rsbookbinding ##layflatbooks #Swissbound #exposedspine #sectionsewn

#artisttalk by Mag L #visualstorytelling #fromhearttoart “Books break the shackles of time. A book is proof that humans are capable of working magic,” - Carl Sagan (haute de art decoupage by Mag L) #mixedmedia #artdecoupage #anotherview #creatingvalue #magnetgoal #artforsale #silentlanguageofmysoul

💭Did you know? 📚The Gutenberg Bible, printed in the 1450s, is considered the first major book printed using movable type in the West. 💡 Experience the wonder of print history with Print Three! #PrintHistory #FunFact #PrintThree

Modern vs. Vintage: How the Value of Books Evolves Over Time The value of books can shift dramatically over time, especially when comparing modern editions to vintage ones. Modern books, while often highly readable and beautifully designed, generally have a lower value in the marketplace. However, they are produced in larger quantities and lack the rarity factor that can make older editions so desirable. Vintage books, on the other hand, can grow in value as they age. First editions, signed copies, and rare prints carry the charm of history and nostalgia, making them highly sought after by collectors. These books often become valuable because of their scarcity, condition, and the cultural significance they carry. As time passes, the value of vintage books continues to rise, often reaching impressive figures. Whether it’s a rare first edition or an antique with a storied past, these books transcend their initial price tags, making them valuable not just as items, but as investments. #ModernVsVintage #BookValue #VintageBooks #BookCollecting #FirstEdition #RareBooks #BookInvestment #BookCollectors #BookLovers #AntiqueBooks #BookHistory #LiteraryClassics #SignedBooks #CollectorsItems #VintageLiterature #BookAppreciation #BookCulture #LiteratureLovers #TimelessBooks #BookMarket #OldBooks

Here's Sarthak Tyagi, published author of the amazing book, "The Sky Full of Airplanes," unveiling the stunning printed copy of his book. Check out this book here: https://lnkd.in/gTGXy7Yu #youngauthors #authorsofbribooks

Here is part 2 of the Prologue Book Trailer :) https://lnkd.in/g9NBr9v6

Are you a reluctant #digitalbook reader who cherishes the traditional touch of physical books? 📚 The evolution of #bookmaking from ancient China and Korea to Gutenberg's era has been a wild ride. Now, if you hand your masterpiece to a printer, what goes into crafting it? Find out in our newest blog at https://loom.ly/n-XK6nA!

It's been a while! Check out the cover for Jeff Wentzel's book "SO STRANGE", a collection of 96 bizarre (but true) stories. The book features accounts of weird science, the unexplained, bizarre people, unusual feats, and everything in between. Fun fact: the image featured on the cover is a collage I did about 10-odd years ago, when life was even weirder! . More at: bookcovers-design.com #bookdesign #bookcoverdesign #artdirection #bookcoverdesign

https://lnkd.in/e8d4e7pJ A wonderful book Creativity, Inc. talks about ideas, if being closely guarded, can seem like a diamond to you but look like a polished brick to everyone else. Read this blog on how to not be a brick polisher!

2 Free Hidden Image Activities Get the Download Here: https://lnkd.in/g7P3CX6Q From my Hidden Images Activity book: https://amzn.to/3TTaQu1 #HiddenImage #HiddenObject #FreeAdultActivity