The Culture of Bookbinding

The Culture of Bookbinding

About the Substack

Travel around the world with me to learn how different cultures have made books. We will explore book structures and their various uses, as well as how artists have adopted these to make their own work.

Free Subscription Benefits

• 2-3 posts a month on running a creative business and a sneak peek at my new tutorials

Paid Subcription Benefits

• A new tutorial bi-monthly on a historical book structure
• Monthly artist challenges and tips on how to make your own versions of books
• Access to the full archive while you’re a paying member

Paid Subscription Plans

• £62 a year
• £15 a month

About Yvette Ja

I’m a Bookbinder and Visual Artist of South Korean/ British origin. I’m fascinated by traditional craft practice and I’m exploring 100 book structures from around the world to make artist’s books. Join me!