So my final outcome is an artist book based on obserevational drawings from a short residency at pets at home. I have been looking at different books I've got such as:

and

These two were really helpful when writing the introduction to the book. I also tried to use some of the layout techniques.

This book however was probably the most useful. As my book is a sketchbook, being able to see other people sketchbooks and the way the fill the pages and use their medias was really useful.



"Once you've made the pages of your book, try one of these ideas for making your book unique:

• Tell others about an adventure you've had.
• Make an “I am Book” that shows others special things about you.
• Describe, in pictures and words, a recent trip you've taken with your family.
• Illustrate a story about your favorite hero.
• Make up a story about something that might have happened many years ago.
• Share your ideas about how to make the world a better place.
• Imagine that aliens land in your back yard one night. Tell the story of your “close encounter.”
• Make up your own story to share with others.

Remember that, as a “book artist,” each page of your book should be interesting to look at as well as interesting to read. Think about how you can make your book special by arranging the pictures and text on each page. "
http://www.artjunction.org/as_artistbook.php