This stylish ABC book about books and book-making is a wry, witty compendium, pervaded by a love of books.

In these pages, book lovers of all ages are invited to tour through the ABCs of books, with cartoon protagonist Guy as their guide. Excitingly, the book also works to perform what it shares, giving us a gatefold to define gatefold, a die-cut to exemplify what a die-cut is, and so on. 

Cleverly conceived and beautifully made, this book is both delightful and edifying—a sheer pleasure to hold in the hand and leaf through. This is a fully illustrated book about books that belongs on the shelves of book lovers both young and old.

ISBN: 978-1-59270-432-3 • 8” (W) x 8” (H) • 64 pages • HC

OUT APRIL 21, 2026 with Enchanted Lion Books

“A book about books for book lovers of all ages. B Is For Bibliophile is the meta-abecedarium for all the current and future teachers, librarians, writers, and readers in your life.” —Brian Selznick, Caldecott-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret

"This is for already existing bibliophiles and for the bibliophiles you wish to grow." —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

“B Is For Bibliophile is a delightful and informative guide for anyone who loves books and would like to have a better understanding of this perfect, timeless technology.” —Lauren Redniss, MacArthur Fellow and author of Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! “Adorable, informative, this book is outstanding! A must-purchase for my library.” —Jennine Cerra, Librarian, Joseph H Gaudet Middle School (Middletown, RI)

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Learn to create zines and books with this approachable guide featuring illustrated, step-by-step lessons on making many different book formats. The possibilities are endless!

Channel your passions into zines, create your own notebooks and calendars, and try your hand at impressive pop-up and accordion books. This illustrated guide will empower you to share your ideas with the world in personalized, handcrafted packages. Whether you want to create a poetry chapbook, an illustrated ode to the people on your commute, or a map of your dreams, this book will help you leap from an idea to a physical object. You’ll learn the lingo and where to find materials, but most importantly, you’ll be ready to experiment and have fun.

If you’re an artist seeking a new medium or are just beginning your creative journey, this book welcomes you to level up your DIY, join a community of makers and thinkers, and discover the power of zines and handbound books. Start now and watch your creative confidence grow and thrive.

ZINES ARE BACK: Join the zine renaissance! Discover how to bring your passion to life through this amazing DIY art form that offers endless possibilities for creating and sharing. All you need is paper, scissors, glue, and this handbook to set your creativity in motion.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Educator and artist Lauren Simkin Berke walks you through each handmade book and zine format in straightforward tutorials. This book is perfect for all abilities and experience levels.

WIDE VARIETY OF FORMATS: From beautiful Coptic binding to zines made from a single sheet of printer paper, this book has all your needs covered. You'll soon have a flexible repertoire of skills to bring your ideas to life!

ISBN: 978-1-59270-432-3 • 5” (W) x 7” (H) • 184 pages • Paperback

OUT APRIL 28, 2026 with Chronicle Books

Perfect for:
• Zine makers
• Indie writers and artists
• Art students, DIY-ers, crafters, and other creatives
• Designers looking for exciting new ways to express themselves
• Fans and bands who want to share their message with the world
• Activists looking for a long-lasting form to share knowledge and build community
• Fans of origami and other paper crafts

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Written by Lisa Robinson

Published by Schwartz & Wade Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-1-98484-905-2 • 10.38” (W) x 10.25” (H) • 40 pages • HC

Published October 20, 2020