TY - BOOK AU - Cyr,Gabe TI - New directions in altered books SN - 157990694X AV - TT896.3 .C87 2006 U1 - 702/.8/1 22 PY - 2006/// CY - New York PB - Lark Books KW - Altered books N1 - Includes index N2 - Gabe Cyr is one of the foremost creators of altered books and a recognized leader in the altered-art community. She understands, better than anyone, the limitless possibilities of the craft, and demonstrates exciting new ways to transform a simple book into something amazing. Some of the projects are functional, such as a clock or picture frame. Others reinvent traditional book forms and shapes, such as the accordion and circle design. Still more use fabric, canvas, and collage-all favorites with crafters. There's even work by quilters, doll makers, sculptors, and mixed-media artists; collaborative creations; and "kid stuff" so children can join in ER -