Illustration Authorial Practice MA

In order to find the most authentic paper choice I have printed sections of the manual on thick tracing paper, bible paper, layout paper and a number of heavier cartridge papers with varying matt or gloss finishes. 

The best choice seems to be the layout paper but this is only available in white and I would have to print before being able to 'age' it. This is an issue as the 'ageing' tends to make the ink run. Fortunately I have found some yellowing paper in the bottom of a drawer that might be suitable. I will use this to make the first Field Manual.

This version is getting much closer the the final thing I have in mind and I have made every element of this version; the cover, the pages and the binding. The cover design is too big but it is the finished design and printing and gluing it has allowed me to finalise the construction process. For example spray mount is not as effective as good old PVA. The pages are printed in signatures of 3 and I used the section sewing technique to bind it. This is the same method employed by most Printing and Stationery Service publications of the time.