Re: [BKARTS] core skills

[april henry <melange@xxxxxxx>]

To follow on what Julie and Audrey have said...

I believe that the lack of fine bindings may be in part because artist
books are much more approachable to those outside the field.  I think
that the prevalence of artist books is a direct reflection of training
options.  Traditional methods of binding are falling to the wayside as
are traditional methods of training.  I really see the two issues being
intertwined.

In my experience there is a distinct lack of alternatives for those new
to the craft who want to learn.  Apprenticeships would make so much more
sense.

~April

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