Originally developed by Hedi Kyle, the foundation of the Flag Book structure is an accordion folded spine. Rows of flags attached to opposing sides of each of the spine’s “mountain” folds allow the artist to fragment and layer a number of images. When read page by page, the viewer sees disjointed fragments of image and text. When the spine is pulled fully open, these fragments assemble a panoramic spread. This transformation is accompanied by a delightful flapping sound. The spine and covers provide opportunities for additional imagery.
Begin by folding your spine paper into an accordion fold. The bone folder works best for this. The length of the accordion depends on how many flags you want to put in, and the height of it depends on the width of the flags. Each of my folds is about 1/2 inch.
If you run out of paper, just fold another spine and attach it to the one you already have.
Using your paintbrush and glue, glue down the two outside flaps to your book covers.
You can then glue in your flags to alternating mountain folds. If you have more than one row, it can go the opposite way.
You can do drawings on you flags before or after you put them in the book, and you can add embellishments to the outside cover also.
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