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Decorative Paper – A richly illustrated 1993 guide to the art of decorative paper by Diane V. Maurer-Mathison, covering traditional and creative techniques for colouring, patterning and embellishing paper. An excellent reference for papercraft enthusiasts, artists, bookbinders and collectors of books on traditional crafts. Hardcover with original dust jacket; foxing and previous ownership inscription present.
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Decorative Paper by Diane V. Maurer-Mathison, with Jennifer Philippoff and photography by Michael Grand, is a beautifully illustrated practical guide devoted to the creative possibilities of decorated and handmade papers. Published by Merehurst Limited in 1993, this substantial square-format hardcover explores an impressive range of traditional and contemporary techniques for transforming ordinary paper into striking decorative material suitable for crafts, book arts, wrapping, collage and numerous other creative applications.
Maurer-Mathison is particularly associated with the decorative paper and marbling arts, and Decorative Paper brings together techniques and ideas designed to appeal to both newcomers and experienced paper-craft enthusiasts. The book explores methods of applying colour, pattern and texture to paper, including traditional techniques associated with marbling, folding, dyeing and surface decoration. Clear presentation is complemented by extensive colour photography by Michael Grand, making the volume both an instructional reference and an attractive source of visual inspiration.
Of particular interest to artists, papermakers, bookbinders, scrapbookers and collectors of craft books, Decorative Paper reflects the renewed interest in traditional paper arts during the late twentieth century. Decorative Paper remains a useful reference for anyone interested in handmade decorative papers and their application to creative projects.
This is the 1993 Merehurst edition, complete with its original illustrated dust jacket.
Condition – Good
The hardcover binding remains sound and presents well, with only light signs of handling and shelf wear. The original dust jacket is present and shows some light surface, edge and corner wear. Foxing is present, particularly to the endpapers, as clearly visible in the photographs. There is also a previous ownership inscription in ink on the front endpaper. The internal illustrated contents otherwise appear clean and serviceable.
