Comments on: Playing With Books

By: Janet Balletto

Janet Balletto — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:31:58 +0000

I am so very proud of my son. This is a beautiful book and will fit on everyone’s coffee table…..

By: edina

edina — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:42:46 +0000

Lovely book - I’ve added it to my wish list!

By: Monica Holtsclaw

Monica Holtsclaw — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:46:26 +0000

It looks like it turned out so well! The design, layout, and especially the projects look delightful. Congrats!

By: Ann Martin

Ann Martin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:50:59 +0000

It looks stunning, Jason - congratulations!

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:14:55 +0000

Ooh, this is a cool-looking book. Too good to languish on a coffee table - needs to be in my Studio!

By: Cheryl DeFeo

Cheryl DeFeo — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:44:11 +0000

Your mother and I have already put our heads together. We are going to have a girl’s night with each of us picking 1 project and enjoying the fruits of your book and our labors. Great book Jason. I’m buying mine now!!
Autograph Please Author!

By: Linda @alamodestuff

Linda @alamodestuff — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:44:17 +0000

I want!! When will it be available?

By: carolyn

carolyn — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:54:01 +0000

W.O.W! JASON fantastic, congratulations… wishing it lots of success, it looks beautiful, must have a copy, signed of course!

By: Clara

Clara — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:20:05 +0000

Congratulations! Looks like it belongs on my to-purchase list.

By: Ilira

Ilira — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:38:37 +0000

Congratulations Jason - the book is beautiful. Truly a labor of love.

By: wendy

wendy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:30:22 +0000

That looks lovely! congratulations!!!

By: Lana of Simple Joys Paperie

Lana of Simple Joys Paperie — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:13:59 +0000

It looks perfect Jason! I am looking forward to purchasing a copy when it’s released and trying the projects.

By: Anisa

Anisa — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:00:27 +0000

Looks beautiful. Can’t wait to own a copy and make some of our own paper crafts!

By: Nat Uhing

Nat Uhing — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:56:00 +0000

Congratulations! It looks fantastic and, like your other book, will definitely be one of those must-haves for my own library. Kudos.

By: Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:40:06 +0000

Thanks everyone!

The book should be out sometime in April. Amazon has it up now for pre-order. I hope to do a few openings/book signings, maybe teach one or two of the projects at the signings, maybe Makerfaire.

I’ll post a schedule on the blog.

Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot.

By: Barbara Menell

Barbara Menell — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:36:07 +0000

I don’t even know you but I am proud of you and happy for you and look forward to buying the book as soon as possible.Thank you for that. Sincerely, Barbara

By: debra schoch

debra schoch — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:50:21 +0000

hello went to amazon to order book and they said its not released yet..so on my wish list..

By: andyw

andyw — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:50:49 +0000

After reading you blog, Your blog is very useful for me .I bookmarked your blog!
Wishes your valentine day to be joyful!

By: velma

velma — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:04:47 +0000

congratulations! i like “reimagining the book”.

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:58:56 +0000

It looks great Jason! congratulations.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:35:58 +0000

Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! Congrats!

By: Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:55:10 +0000

Thanks so Much Tina. See you next weekend.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:17:55 +0000

Can’t wait to see it live!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:46:30 +0000

Jason -
WOW! So awesome! Cant wait to see!
Congratulations!!
Nicole

By: Nicci Cobb

Nicci Cobb — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:27:05 +0000

What an honor to be featured among such talented artists–and in such a gorgeous book! Can’t wait to get my copy!!

Nicci

By: Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:40:55 +0000

That’s so nice Nicci, thanks a lot. I hope you like the book! Jason

By: Seth

Seth — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:39:50 +0000

This looks really good. Congrats!

By: sherrie

sherrie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:40:37 +0000

It looks fantibulous and full of great ideas.

I highly recommend a blog giveaway. :))

By: Jacqueline Rush Lee

Jacqueline Rush Lee — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:26:01 +0000

look forward to seeing the book Jason.

By: Natasha

Natasha — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:39:50 +0000

Hello!

I’ve seen that photo with the hanging postcards EVERYWHERE, and I must know— what are those clips called and where can I find them? It’s driving me CRAZY!

Tasha

By: Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:17:55 +0000

Natasha, Not sure what they’re called, but they come from Ikea!

By: LaNette

LaNette — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:23:49 +0000

This looks like a wonderful books…can’t wait to hold it in my hands!

By: Gabriela

Gabriela — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:35:26 +0000

Hello Jason,

This book looks amazing!
I will look for it.

Congratulations!

~ Gabriela ~

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:08:39 +0000

Congrats! I can’t wait to see this; it really looks so fun and doable! Art is everywhere; just need to be open to use what we have! Think Green!

Congrats!~

By: kimberly sherrod

kimberly sherrod — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:48:40 +0000

oh, how wonderful! I am adding it to my wish list and look forward to learning how to shape books with power tools! Congratulations on a forward thinking book about what to do with all those books! From one book lovah to another- thank you for having such a great Blog!

By: darlingbird

darlingbird — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:45:31 +0000

I received my copy in the mail today! So beautiful! I can’t wait to see what transpires next!

By: Kimberly Jones

Kimberly Jones — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:10:37 +0000

I just received this book from Amazon today, and I love it! The photos are gorgeous and I can’t wait to try all the techniques. A very informative and user friendly book. Congratulations!

By: Bernier

Bernier — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:28:09 +0000

Hi,

I just received your book via amazon and I wanted to share my enthousiasm with you : it’s certainly the best book I’ve ever seen on the subject !

I am working on a show where all puppets and sets are made of paper, with a giant pop-up book, and so far I was not that pleased with the books I bought for ideas and new techniques.
But yours is truly beautiful and inspiring !
It’s a pity that such books can’t be found in France, by the way !

Thank you.
Marion

By: Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:25:58 +0000

Thanks for your kind words Bernier. Can you share images of your marionette show with me? Jason

By: Isaac

Isaac — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:09:12 +0000

Great looking book, i’ll be ordering a copy. I make book art and hope you will take a look at my art…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bookofart/

Very inspiring ~ Thank you!

By: Anji

Anji — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:51:36 +0000

Got my copy 2 days ago (from Amazon in the UK). FABULOUS book!
Very idea-inspiring, and not as “twee” as some! Very refreshing.
Great book.
Anji (gsolfot)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:45:21 +0000

Just found your book at B&N. Totally loved it- so innovative. I wish I could be more creative to try some of your designs.

By: Cindy /

Cindy / — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:42:45 +0000

I found you book on amazon. I am looking forward to being able to purchase it. It is not available for a few months so I will look elsewhere. I teach HS art in a small school and one of my project this year is recycling with a purpose. This will be a great book to work with. Our local library has cleaned out a lot of books and they needed a home or they would be thrown away. I have an unlimited supply! Can’t wait to get the book!
Cindy

By: John Parkers

John Parkers — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:31:53 +0000

Congrats i like your book really wonderful I’ve seen the photo its amazing.Hope you can make Books for young Children

By: Carina Romo

Carina Romo — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:46:00 +0000

I was in anthropology yesterday and came across your beautiful book! It is officially on my wish list for the holidays. Thank you for putting it together! I can’t wait to send some copies to friends too!
be well!
Wishing you warm winds from Miami, FL,
Carina Romo

By: Carina Romo

Carina Romo — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:46:00 +0000

By: Carole

Carole — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:32:44 +0000

I have a copy in my possession right now (though only on loan from the library).

I was thrilled by all of the ideas that started circulating in my head after simply thumbing through. In the past I’ve altered books and made paper beads, but Playing with Books offers a wealth of ideas and information that go beyond.

I love books that not only inform, but also spur on more ideas.

By: Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:21:10 +0000

Thanks Carole for your kind words! It means a lot to hear from readers. Cheers.