Tactile Books

Folds and Planes (being reprinted, available soon)

14 thick folded pages with die-cut and folded shapes
22.4 x 30.5cm
printed and Braille text on first and last page, in Japanese with English translation

published in 2003 by Les Doigts Qui Revent/Les Trois Ourses/One Stroke
printed in Japan, ISBN 2-911782-39-9

An exquisitely crafted tactile book for the visually impaired, based on geometric forms die-cut and folded into shapes that wait to be unfolded. The forms and surfaces evolve, confront each other and transform, before being folded back unto themselves.
The intricate folding patterns and appealing colours of this book make it a delight also for normal sighted readers who are invited to explore with their fingers as well as their eyes.

Leaves (no longer available)

19 pages interleaved with die-cut textured paper
24 x 25.5cm
printed and Braille text in English

published in 2004 by
Editions du Centre Pompidou/Les Doigts Qui Revent/Les Trois Ourses/ One Stroke
printed in Japan
ISBN  2-84426-254-6

sold out now

A tactile book for the visually impaired, recounting the life cycle of leaves. Evolving leaf shapes of white textured paper, set against a strongly coloured background, invite the reader to explore  forms and their subtle changes from page to page.
The delicate textures  and appealing colours of this book makes it a delight even for normal sighted readers who are invited to explore with their fingers as well as their eyes.