{"id":294,"date":"2024-09-30T11:04:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/reframingphotography\/?post_type=content&#038;p=294"},"modified":"2025-02-07T14:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T14:26:59","slug":"the-book-how-to-make-a-pamphlet-stitch-book","status":"publish","type":"content","link":"https:\/\/staging.routledgelearning.com\/reframingphotography\/photo-tutorials\/presentation\/the-book-how-to-make-a-pamphlet-stitch-book\/","title":{"rendered":"The Book: How to Make a Pamphlet Stitch Book"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-constructing-a-pamphlet-stitch-book\">Constructing a Pamphlet Stitch Book<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-tools-materials-and-equipment\">Tools, materials and equipment:<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-assemble-pages\">Assemble pages<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-binding\">Binding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>A book is an intimate way of viewing images. An&nbsp;<em>artist\u2019s book<\/em>&nbsp;is created as the work of art (rather than as a way to display pre-existing works). All aspects of an artist\u2019s book &#8211; form, content and layout &#8211; are considered simultaneously and in support of one another. A&nbsp;<em>monograph<\/em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>portfolio<\/em>&nbsp;book is a means of presenting pre-existing works and can be approached as a kind of exhibition. All books are time-based, and some are sequential, offering artists an opportunity to create a narrative or excursion for their reader to explore. Familiarity with various book-binding techniques enables an artist to determine the form along with the content, a distinct difference from purchasing a blank book and trying to adapt one\u2019s work to that vessel. Print on demand offers the opportunity to create side sewn and perfect bound books as artworks or for presentation or documentation purposes. In this section, we describe the basic parts of a book, two simple type of bindings, and print on demand options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reframingphotography.com\/content\/buy-book\"><em>Reframing Photography<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;book for instructions for the sidestitch and accordion bindings and print on demand services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-constructing-a-pamphlet-stitch-book\">Constructing a Pamphlet Stitch Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The pamphlet stitch is a simple way of binding folded pages, often as an alternative to stapling. A sheet of paper folded in half is called a&nbsp;<em>folio<\/em>. Folios yield 2&nbsp;<em>leaves&nbsp;<\/em>and 4&nbsp;<em>pages<\/em>. Multiple folios stitched together are called a&nbsp;<em>signature<\/em>. A signature should not have more than six folios (this number varies, depending upon paper weight) as too many pages makes folding and nesting difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_108_folios_nesting_545.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_108_folios_nesting_545.jpg 545w, https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_108_folios_nesting_545-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following directions describe how to bind a single signature (we use four folios) with a cover. Because the folded sheets nest inside one another, it is important to consider the&nbsp;<em>imposition&nbsp;<\/em>of the book, that is, the layout of page numbers within a sheet so that they will be in the correct order and orientation (i.e. right-side up) when the book is bound. Impose the book before placing images on paper and before binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_109_pamphlet_folios_nest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_109_pamphlet_folios_nest.jpg 545w, https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_109_pamphlet_folios_nest-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pamphlet book is usually read in one direction, front to back, thereby emphasizing a linear narrative. Yet, the book can also be opened randomly to any page. Julia Farina\u2019s pamphlet stitch book above&nbsp;<em>Streetlevel Suriname<\/em>&nbsp;combines photographs of Surinamese street life from various newspapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-tools-materials-and-equipment\">Tools, materials and equipment:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Paper<\/em>: (Use lightweight paper like typing paper that will fold easily. Each sheet of paper will be folded in half)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cover:<\/em>\u00a0(Medium weight paper or cardstock. The cover paper should be slightly heavier than the interior pages, but still foldable.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Needle<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lightweight thread<\/em>\u00a0(3x the length of the spine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Xacto knife<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Scissors<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Piercing Tool<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Straight-edge<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<em>Ruler<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Creasing Tool<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Paper clips<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pencil<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-assemble-pages\">Assemble pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold paper in half, using a creasing tool to crease the edges. Place each folded sheet, each&nbsp;<em>folio<\/em>, inside one another in order. Fold the cover sheet and place the&nbsp;<em>book block<\/em>&nbsp;inside. If the cover is slightly bigger than the book block, make sure the cover is evenly aligned (say, 1\/4\u201d at top and bottom). Open up the book to the center. Clip a paper clip at the middle-top and middle-bottom of each page to keep the paper and cover from moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-binding\">Binding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the center crease-line of the book, place three pencil dots &#8212; one in the center, and one on either side. The outer dots should be no less than 3\/4\u201d from the edge. Each dot will be a&nbsp;<em>stitching hole<\/em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>sewing station<\/em>&nbsp;for the binding. If the book is very big, use 5 or 7 stations. Using a piercing tool, punch a hole through each of the marked dots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_110_pamphlet_stitch_holes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_110_pamphlet_stitch_holes.jpg 545w, https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_110_pamphlet_stitch_holes-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thread the needle a single thickness (no knot). Push the needle through the center hole&nbsp;<strong>B<\/strong>&nbsp;(beginning on the inside of the book), leaving a 2\u201d tail of thread hanging inside. Bring the needle back inside the signature through the top hole&nbsp;<strong>A<\/strong>, back out through the center hole&nbsp;<strong>B<\/strong>, in through hole&nbsp;<strong>C<\/strong>, out through hole&nbsp;<strong>B<\/strong>, back in through hole&nbsp;<strong>A<\/strong>, out through&nbsp;<strong>C<\/strong>&nbsp;and back in at&nbsp;<strong>B<\/strong>. Cut the string from the needle and tie off the 2\u201d tail. Trim ends and tuck any excess string in hole&nbsp;<strong>B<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_111_pamphlet_binding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_111_pamphlet_binding.jpg 545w, https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_111_pamphlet_binding-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_111_pamphlet_binding-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the book so that the front cover is visible. Place the straight edge against the fore-edge of the cover and use an Xacto knife to trim the page edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_112_pamphlet_trim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-400\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_113_pamphlet_spread.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_113_pamphlet_spread.jpg 545w, https:\/\/cdn-staging.routledgelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/assets\/sites\/16\/web_113_pamphlet_spread-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>photo:&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Inside spread of pamphlet-stitch book.<\/em>&nbsp;Julia Farina,&nbsp;<em>Streetlevel&nbsp;Suriname<\/em>, 2005.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this page A book is an intimate way of viewing images. 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