(Book). This book features interviews and articles from issues 11 to 20 of Tape Op , an independently published magazine founded in 1996. With a fiercely loyal readership, Tape Op covers creative and practical music recording topics from the famous studios to musicians creating masterpieces in their bedrooms. Creativity, technique, equipment, passion and learning collide in this entertaining, value-rich publication. Interviews and articles in this volume include Abbey Road Studio, Butch Vig, Jim Dickinson, Joe Chiccarelli, Ani DiFranco, Fugazi, The Flaming Lips, and Ween.

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With more than 50 original new duct tape activities for both guys and girls, you’ll learn to make purses, belts, and flip flops, smartphone wallets, laptop cases, charging stations, and more. Many of the step-by-step projects use only duct tape, with no extra materials required. Other spectacular projects include zippers, Velcro® closures, and jewelry findings. Discover eco-friendly ways to upcycle common objects around the house, plus imaginative ideas for washi tape, FrogTape®, and masking tape.

Cover title: 15 easy Duck Tape projects: includes step-by-step illustrated instructions.

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Offers step-by-step directions for crafting over one hundred projects using duct tape, including cushions, pillows, bags, wallets, toys, costumes, and seasonal items.

"This book contains 25 fascinating, original new projects -- some useful, all fun to do -- that are sure to capture the attention of duct tape artists everywhere."--Publisher description.