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Quest for love Artist Book by Insiya Dhatt
Cover design and leather dyeing by Coleen Curry @book.thug
Quest for Love is a non-linear set of three books that explores different aspects of love through the traditional Urdu ghazal form. This project brings together the verses of three Urdu masters—Mirza Ghalib, Momin Khan Momin, and Mir Taqi Mir—to examine the journey of longing, memory, and surrender.
This work is a collaboration with Coleen Curry.

The Three Volumes
Ain (ع) — Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869): Focuses on the “Eye” and the initial vision of desire through the ghazal “Dil-e-nādāñ tujhe huā kyā hai?”.
Sheen (ش) — Momin Khan Momin (1800–1851): Explores intensity and memory through the ghazal “Tumheñ yād ho ki na yād ho”.
Qaaf (ق) — Mir Taqi Mir (1723–1810): Represents Qalb (The Heart) and the final state of surrender through the ghazal “Faqīrānah ā’e sadā kar chale”.

Each volume is bound using an exposed pamphlet stitch with Hanji flyleaves. Hand-dyed calf leather with treated calf-suede doublures, uniquely finished by Coleen Curry. I gold foil stamped the covers with a single Urdu letter: Ain (ع), Sheen (ش), and Qaaf (ق). Together, these letters spell the word “Ishq” (Passionate Love).
Text and intricate Islamic patterns are laser etched and cut into Hahnemühle Ingres paper using a Fusion Laser.
Urdu is a linguistic tapestry that blends Persian and Arabic script with the phonetic sounds of Sanskrit. Historically spoken by Southeast Asian Muslims, it is a language uniquely capable of expressing the complex, personal notes of the human heart.
The box is a custom wood laser-etched box designed and created by the artist
Right-to-Left (RTL) orientation to honor the Urdu script #artistsbooks #papercutouts

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Quest for love - a look inside! #Artistsbooks #artistsbooks #bookarts #papercutouts @book.thug

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Two new books being introduced at Codex. Here is a sneak peak - Quest for love has leather covers dyed by Coleen Curry @book.thug - will post pictures soon @codexfoundation #artistsbooks come see me at table 143-B

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Delighted to have my words and work in print for THE design binding publication - The New Bookbinder by Designer Bookbinders

'Managing The Many - the challenges of edition binding' for @db_bookbinding_uk explores challenges and tips for the unique project of binding multiple design bindings - something most of us usually do one at a time. I was delighted to be asked to contribute alongside @katehollandbook and @hannah_brown_bookbinding to discuss our different projects for @suntupeditions.

This article covers my binding of the lettered Slaughterhouse Five from 2024. I haven't posted about it because the SD card my pics were on was corrupted 🫠 but if anyone is keen maybe I'll share my phone pics.

As well as our article, this edition is full of amazing writing, tips, inspiring images and news from the world of design binding. I hugely enjoyed reading articles by @book.thug, @annettefriedrichbooks, @freefalllaser @luisizquierdogarcia and other book pals.

The New Bookbinder continues to be a source of great encouragement and inspiration, coming out yearly. Members of @db_bookbinding_uk are sent it as part of their membership, or you can purchase this edition from the website. I really would encourage you to join DB though - it's a fantastic organisation and open to all. They also have lower membership costs for students.

Humongous thanks to @sue.doggett for editing and wrangling and @antonbukowski for excellent design work.
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#bookbinder #handmadebook #bookbinding #designbinding

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The scratchy board from yesterday is helping me destroy some leather. I can’t thank @book.thug enough for changing my perspective during her @guildofbookworkers presentation: stop thinking that leather is precious. So I’m dinging and denting and sanding and tearing the hell out of this piece. But it’ll make sense for the binding I’ll be using it on.

#bookbinding #finebinding #leatherbinding #designbinding #bookarts

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A few scenes from my first @guildofbookworkers Standards of Excellence conference!

1 & 2 - Islam Aly’s stunning Ethiopian and Coptic bindings with carved bone covers
3 - Coleen Curry’s leather dyeing and texture examples
4 - Iowa City’s Old Capitol Museum, location of the Night Circus exhibit
5 - Design binding by Todd Pattison in the Night Circus exhibit
6 - Work from the exhibit Kindred Spirits: 30 Years of University of Iowa Alumni Work
7 - Swoon-worthy bookshelf at UI Center for the Book
8 & 9 - University of Iowa Libraries Conservation and Collections Care Department book model collection
10–12 - Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education exhibit
13 - Conservation through Creation exhibit at UI Libraries
14 - Mary Uthuppuru’s Fun with Box Making presentation
15 - Graduate, by Hilton lobby

So grateful for the opportunity to head to Iowa City and meet several people IRL that I’ve only seen on zoom or followed here as well as completely new folks. Everyone was warm and welcoming.

Additionally to see FOUR book arts exhibits in one day, selections from the amazing book model collection at the University of Iowa Libraries Conservation and Collections Care Department, and tour the Center for the Book was such a treat. One that I’m continuing to reflect on as I look back at the way too many photos I took.

The presentations and demos were all top notch and so informative and interesting. Each presenter was so thorough and generous with their knowledge. I learned something from each of them to carry into my practice.

Still absorbing it all, but I’m so glad I took the leap and look forward to the next one!

#guildofbookworkers #gbwstandards #standardsofexcellence #gbwstandardsofexcellence #bookbinding #bookarts

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The BIND25 Conference finished on Sunday. There are still some workshops happening this week, but I've headed north to do some exploring. New Zealand is such a beautiful country! I'm not taking many photos, which is very unlike me! But @kirstenjphoto took some great conference shots.
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It was such a fun few days to share time, conversation and listening ears with people who all share a passion for books and book craft, in one form or another.
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Speakers and workshops from the UK, France, USA, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. And a trade fair. And a display of artists' books!
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Thank you, Association of Book Crafts New Zealand @abcnzinc, for bringing all of this together. BIND is heading to Sydney in 2027! Woohoo!!!

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What an incredible first day at BIND25! Thank you to all our attendees for bringing your energy, curiosity and passion to the conference. We can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds as we continue to learn, share and celebrate the art of bookbinding together.

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A huge thank you to Coleen Curry, of @book.thug and AUT for welcoming us into the Bindery for the Hidden Magnets workshop. Over two full days, we explored, shared, and learned together — a chance to dive deep into craft, technique, and connection. Grateful for the space, the conversations, and the creative energy that carried through every moment.

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Day 1 of the Flexible Leather Binding with @book.thug a great success.

#bookbinding #classes #leather #suede #Hanji #bookbindingaustralia

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Very grateful to have attended the leather dyeing and surface techniques workshop by Coleen Curry @book.thug, over the weekend on Gadigal Country. I am looking forward to putting these techniques to good use!
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All made possible by @andersensbindery and the facilities @nswbookbinders
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Thank you for your generosity and expertise. I look forward to seeing you all again!
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We are all set up and ready for our leather dying techniques class with Coleen Curry @book.thug today. Exciting!

#bookbinding #classes #nswguildofcraftbookbinders #leather #harmatan

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