Now that you are at the point where your books are being sewn (bound) you need to start really thinking about what your covers are going to look like. I recommended in class that you have a look at some of the links that I have provided for you to get some ideas.
Some things for you to think about in regards to your Poetry Book covers:
- You can use a beautiful paper that you have made or bought;
- You can make a collage for your cover;
- You can illustrate/paint/stitch/embroider/print etc. on your cover;
- Your cover needs to be pliable (able to bend easily without damage) and durable because it will get handled quite a lot.
These are just a few things to think about. Starting on Wednesday, March 19th you should have gathered everything that you might need for your cover. The cover should be ready (that means completed if you are printing, painting, sewing etc.) by then because you will be attaching it to your book and therefore completing the binding of your Poetry Book.
Meanwhile here are some links to inspire ideas:
PaperbirdsGalleria MiaOwen's Books
