How-to Books & Kits

Hollander's books and kits

Hollander’s offers many books on a variety of related topics as well as kits and supplies. Hollander's Workshop Kits are based on the bookbinding and box making workshops taught by Tom and Cindy Hollander. 


Journal with box kit

Complete Workshop Kits

Hollander's Workshop Kits, with easy instructions, are a great way to learn bookbinding and box making.


Illuminated calligraphy kit

Calligraphy Kits

Calligraphy, Illuminated Lettering, and Sumi-e kits make it easy to get started in the lettering arts. They also make ideal gifts.

Papers

Hollander's paper room


We carry over 1,500 decorative and artist papers with an infinite number of uses for your book and paper arts projects.

Workshops

Ben Reynaert's recycled book

See our full workshop schedule ranging from Artist Books to Altered Books.

Books on Traditional Bookbinding

Hand Bookbinding, Aldren Watson
Hand Bookbinding by Aldren Watson is one of our most popular books for instructional learning. Other good references and how-to books are Basic Bookbinding (Lewis) and Craft of Bookbinding (Banister).



Tom and Cindy's NEW Box Making Book

Tom and Cindy have just released their first book, Constructing and Covering Boxes: A Beginner's Guide, published by Schiffer.  The book includes step by step instructions in traditional hinged lid and clamshell style box making. The book is beautifully illustrated with over 200 color pictures.