Illuminated Alphabet Book

[akikotree]

I have always been interested in book decoration, especially of the medieval variety, as well as book binding. Recently I put these interests together to create a small decorated Alphabet Book, decorated and bound by hand over my last spring break. Each page of the book is 4 1/4x 5 1/2 inches, with the cover slightly larger than that. The cover is

Comments

[semyaza]

These are lovely! I'm especially partial to the 'S' and 'J'. I take it there's no decoration on the cover?

[akikotree]

No, the cover is plain soft grey paper. I thought about pasting an image onto it, but was worried it would come off again. If a future project I might draw something directly onto the cover paper, though.

[elmsley_rose]

This is absolutely fabulous!
It makes me want to go and start my own alphabet book right away! (can't - too many other projects on the list, but it's very inspiring)

And I love the M, which is my initial.

Great Job!

[akikotree]

M is one of my initials too :)

[leaflet]

This is beautiful! I love them all!

[akikotree]

Thanks!