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Alisa: Alisa Golden is the author of Making Handmade Books (Lark Crafts, 2011), and Painted Paper (Lark Books, 2008), among others. She makes art quilts, and handmade books under the imprint never mind the press. Her stories, poems, and art have been published widely, and she founded and edits the online and print magazine, Star 82 Review. Her book art may be found in numerous Special Collections of libraries and universities across the United States.

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