“Diehn opens up a new dimension—the artist’s vision of visual memories. Consider this a superscript above all other entries.”—Booklist. “Encourages those who hesitate to start in on the pristine pages of a nicely bound blank book.... Lively and interesting illustrations make this a good selection for public library collections.”—Library Journal.
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Ah, the famous blank book. With the popularity of journaling and self-expression through writing, North Carolina teacher and author (Simple Printmaking, 2000) Diehn opens up a new dimension--the artist's vision of visual memories. Materials and techniques, of course, begin the narrative; the author not only delves into the merits of paints and pens and stamps but also advocates different kinds of everyday supply kits as take-alongs. Most of the book is devoted to the how-tos, from customizing a blank book to avoiding the straight and narrow via mandalas, diagonals, cutouts, or grids. Illustrations come from the artist's perspective: a textured 3-D diary and a rolling-wheels travel journey, among many others. Two- to three-page sidebars highlight specific genres, such as pillow books, nature journals, and illuminated manuscripts. Ten sample pages feature such methods as mapping, storytelling, and information gathering. Consider this a superscript above all other entries. Barbara Jacobs
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By Peony Blue
Format:Paperback
I'd been holding off on buying Diehn's book until I'd picked up a few that I thought were "more important". So when a friend sent it to me, I was AMAZED at how wrong I was about needing others on this subject.
Diehn goes through almost every aspect of creating a journal that's unique, personal, and most importantly (to me) VISUAL. There are background and layout techniques for those days when you just don't want to do too much drawing, lots of examples that are more inspiring than a personal visit from the Muse, and a TON of SUBSTANCE -- real ideas for turning your daily logs into works of art that you can flip back through with pride. It answered quite a few questions that I'd still had for a while now (and I wrote a book on visual journalling, so these were big questions), and got me moving in a forward direction again.
If you're just starting out, or if you've been keeping journals for what seems like FOREVER -- this book WILL HELP, WILL INSPIRE, and will be WORTH EVERY PENNY. Go get it now!
By R. Tiedemann
Format:Paperback
I've been journaling since I was a child -- more than a half century ago -- and in all those years it never occurred to me to make those journals into more than just pages of writing. I took the writing (and thinking) too seriously, I guess.
"The Decorated Page" is full of ways to trim, color and decorate pages so there's more to a book than the words and thoughts. I'll have fun experimenting with this and it occurs to me that in using color, trims and other embellishments I'll be challenged to make my words more effective in order to compete with the decorations!
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I am both a journal-keeper and a scrapbooker. I thought this book might help me combine my pages and pages of writing with my interest in added elements such as leaves, drawings, etc. into a journal setting. Not disappointed! This is an EXCELLENT book, and I totally agree with the reviewer who commented it is "eye candy with substance". Fun to read, fun to to look at, and full of decent ideas. Has practical, simple & affordable suggestions for tools to use, approaches to take in journalling, etc.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for beginners, but I was disappointed
I started journaling in 1999 after reading about it in Teesha Moore's zine, The Studio. Ever since then, I read everything I find about journaling. Read more
Published on Mar 26 2003 by booboo_babies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Be stimulated to create!
I journal in the straightforward way with a lined journal, pen, and my thoughts. While I enjoy getting my words and impressions on paper, I often feel as if there is something... Read more
Published on Mar 10 2003 by Julie Lovisa
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Ideas, Presented Piecemeal
This book tries to do too much and too little at the same time. It touches on a number of ways to embellish pages in books, whether blank or already written on. Read more
Published on Mar 2 2003 by Ruth Edlund
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous!
Gwen Diehn does a wonderful job of demystifying the process of creating a visual journal. With complete instructions and suggestions of what materials to use and how to use them... Read more
Published on Feb 16 2003 by Karin Bartimole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bravo!
There are many wonderful books on how to create handmade blank journals, but not much is shared on how to use them. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
I received this book for Christmas and I've taken it everywhere with me since then. It's the best gift I received. I found the pictures of journals inspiring. Read more
Published on Jan 7 2003 by Jennifer Barber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great job!
I love this book! Blank books are so scary to me, too much white space to deal with. But Gwen's direction really helped calm my fears. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2003 by "carriemadrid74"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sets a journaler on course and creates a process
I am a big fan of books, and love art, but not as much a fan of "do-it-yourself" books. This book, however, changed my course in journaling. Read more
Published on Dec 9 2002 by Zoe
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice for beginner. Not a whole lot if you're avid journaler.
I think I'd expected too much from this book when I heard a lot of praises about it on my e-groups. Well, after purchasing it sight- unseen, I regret. Read more
Published on Nov 22 2002
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