ADAM WATSON Adam draws his inspiration from the natural beauty of the materials he uses. Techniques and designs are often influenced by early bindings, especially of the mediaeval era. He now has a studio in the centre of Hereford. "I believe a book should be an interesting 3-dimensional object as well as simply a container for words: something to be handled as well as read." Adam will be exhibiting his more 'fantastical' work at the Courtyard Centre for the Arts in Hereford from Thursday 9th June to Friday 29th July. More details can be found on his website. www.adamwatsonbooks.co.uk
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Books of Fantasy Bound: 2004 Fantastical books for the dedicated fantasist! Shaped and moulded cow-hide covers.
	Edward Lear's Complete Nonsense Bound: 2000 Folio Society edition bound in full 'native yellow' Nigerian goatskin over sculpted boards, with hand-marbled end-papers and wire whiskers. Essentially the structure is mediæval, even down to the extended tab acting here as a tail. The design is based on one of Mr Lear's famous cats, as pictured in the book. It is extremely 3-dimensional.
Hornèd Oak II Bound: 2001 A blank journal of handmade paper bound into shaped oak boards with hand-coloured leather spine. At roughly 190x140mm it fits nicely into the hand. The wood and leather combine in a particularly tactile way.