The idea with any dos-a-dos book is that it is really two books sharing a common side, like a duplex house. The backs of each book are the same and to switch from one book to the other you simply flip the book over.
It's easier to show than to describe with words, so just see the photos. I used split cowhide suede for the covers, Arches text-wove art paper for the pages and purple mulberry paper for the end papers. The whole book ties together with a thin thong of supple black leather.
Gorgeous! Always wanted to make a dos-a-dos that was ironic, like one side "love notes", the other side "hate mail". or something like that.
ReplyDeleteOooh, now you've given me an idea! Great!
ReplyDeleteYou are officially my daughter's new inspiration! She has been designing her own little books for, well, since I can remember. Thanks for this blog - you'll be keeping us busy and occupied!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, that's wonderful to know.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a dos-a-dos book before - very cool!
ReplyDeleteI like this one very much!
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