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Playing With Books
February 11, 2010

I received an advance copy of my newest book, “Playing With Books” today. I’m so happy with the outcome, the design team, photographer Karen Philipi and my editor Mary Ann Hall. Here are a few photos. It’s bigger than my last book, 154 pages, and contains work by many talented multimedia and book artists. Should hit bookstores sometime in April. Here it is on Amazon already. Thanks to everyone involved, I can’t say enough how wonderful it is to be part of such a talented community of folks.

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

    Comment by Janet Balletto — February 11, 2010 @ 3:31 pm

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

    Comment by edina — February 11, 2010 @ 3:42 pm

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

    Comment by Monica Holtsclaw — February 11, 2010 @ 3:46 pm

  4. It looks stunning, Jason - congratulations!

    Comment by Ann Martin — February 11, 2010 @ 3:50 pm

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

    Comment by Lizzie — February 11, 2010 @ 4:14 pm

  6. 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!

    Comment by Cheryl DeFeo — February 11, 2010 @ 5:44 pm

  7. I want!! When will it be available?

    Comment by Linda @alamodestuff — February 11, 2010 @ 7:44 pm

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

    Comment by carolyn — February 11, 2010 @ 8:54 pm

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

    Comment by Clara — February 11, 2010 @ 9:20 pm

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

    Comment by Ilira — February 11, 2010 @ 9:38 pm

  11. That looks lovely! congratulations!!!

    Comment by wendy — February 11, 2010 @ 11:30 pm

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

    Comment by Lana of Simple Joys Paperie — February 12, 2010 @ 10:13 am

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

    Comment by Anisa — February 12, 2010 @ 12:00 pm

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

    Comment by Nat Uhing — February 12, 2010 @ 10:56 pm

  15. 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.

    Comment by Jason Thompson — February 13, 2010 @ 11:40 am

  16. 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

    Comment by Barbara Menell — February 13, 2010 @ 6:36 pm

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

    Comment by debra schoch — February 15, 2010 @ 12:50 am

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

    Comment by andyw — February 15, 2010 @ 5:50 am

  19. congratulations! i like “reimagining the book”.

    Comment by velma — February 16, 2010 @ 11:04 am

  20. It looks great Jason! congratulations.

    Comment by Tina — February 17, 2010 @ 8:58 am

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

    Comment by Dennis — February 18, 2010 @ 4:35 pm

  22. Thanks so Much Tina. See you next weekend.

    Comment by Jason Thompson — February 18, 2010 @ 4:55 pm

  23. Can’t wait to see it live!

    Comment by Suzanne — February 19, 2010 @ 6:17 am

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

    Comment by Nicole — February 19, 2010 @ 8:46 pm

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

    Nicci

    Comment by Nicci Cobb — February 22, 2010 @ 4:27 pm

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

    Comment by Jason Thompson — February 23, 2010 @ 11:40 am

  27. This looks really good. Congrats!

    Comment by Seth — February 25, 2010 @ 10:39 pm

  28. It looks fantibulous and full of great ideas.

    I highly recommend a blog giveaway. :))

    Comment by sherrie — March 5, 2010 @ 6:40 pm

  29. look forward to seeing the book Jason.

    Comment by Jacqueline Rush Lee — March 8, 2010 @ 12:26 pm

  30. 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

    Comment by Natasha — March 11, 2010 @ 2:39 pm

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

    Comment by Jason Thompson — March 12, 2010 @ 12:17 pm

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

    Comment by LaNette — March 14, 2010 @ 11:23 pm

  33. Hello Jason,

    This book looks amazing!
    I will look for it.

    Congratulations!

    ~ Gabriela ~

    Comment by Gabriela — March 20, 2010 @ 1:35 pm

  34. 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!~

    Comment by Ellen — March 21, 2010 @ 3:08 pm

  35. 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!

    Comment by kimberly sherrod — March 23, 2010 @ 8:48 am

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

    Comment by darlingbird — March 26, 2010 @ 9:45 pm

  37. 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!

    Comment by Kimberly Jones — March 27, 2010 @ 9:10 pm

  38. 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

    Comment by Bernier — April 3, 2010 @ 7:28 am

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

    Comment by Jason Thompson — April 3, 2010 @ 9:25 am

  40. 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!

    Comment by Isaac — April 11, 2010 @ 8:09 pm

  41. 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)

    Comment by Anji — April 21, 2010 @ 3:51 am

  42. 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.

    Comment by Leslie — May 18, 2010 @ 1:45 am

  43. 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

    Comment by Cindy / — July 27, 2010 @ 7:42 am

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

    Comment by John Parkers — November 6, 2010 @ 7:31 am

  45. 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

    Comment by Carina Romo — December 12, 2010 @ 8:46 am

  46. 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

    Comment by Carina Romo — December 12, 2010 @ 8:46 am

  47. 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.

    Comment by Carole — February 18, 2011 @ 11:32 am

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

    Comment by Jason Thompson — February 22, 2011 @ 11:21 am

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