Creative Reuse Book

Deadline: January 5, 2009 (RECEIVE)


1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse Book
Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books
Author: Garth Johnson


Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books is an international publisher of high-quality visual and idea books for design professionals and creative enthusiasts—crafters, artists, and designers.

We are seeking submissions for 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, an upcoming book by Garth Johnson of ExtremeCraft.com, which will feature 21st Century craft and design, all made with recycled, upcycled, repurposed and reused items. We are looking for the best examples of paper and book arts, jewelry, clothing, home and personal accessories, furniture, art, and miscellanea for possible publication. We invite designers, artists, visionaries and crafters of all stripes to submit their work.

What is Eligible?

All kinds of repurposed items are encouraged. We are seeking inspiring, clever, surprising, humble, grand, beautiful, and/or fascinating submissions in the following areas:

♦ Paper Craft– Consigning paper to the recycling bin is a shame. Do you make interesting things out of paper?
♦ Art– Does your art involve clever reuse of materials in installation, sculpture, collage, painting or other media?
♦ Jewelry and Ac essories– Our definition here is very broad—we’re looking for all kinds of personal adornment, handbags, belts, hats, etc.
♦ Clothing– We’re seeking all kinds of clothing mash-ups, stitch-ups, and makeovers.
♦ Fiber and Fabric- How about renovated soft goods made from recycled or vintage linens, quilts, fabrics, fibers, sweaters, yarns, rugs?
♦ Housewares and Furnishings– We’re looking for repurposed furniture, ceramics, serving dishes, utensils and miscellaneous home goods.
♦ Houses, Interiors, and Environments– Is your living space made of reused materials? Have you made a visionary environment out of recycled materials?
♦ Geekcraft and Mancraft– Do you make repurposed items with geek appeal? What about traditionally “manly” items such such as grills, antler furniture and armchair go-karts?
♦ Unclassifiable– We are encouraging the submission of work that doesn’t fit into any of the above boxes.


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UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS [pdf]

GRANT OF RIGHTS FORM [pdf]

GRANT OF RIGHTS FORM [MS Word]

FAX COVER SHEET [pdf]

Early submissions are highly encouraged. For more information: www.creativereusebook.com