Leather Bound Handmade Journal
This commissioned journal was designed for a colleague. Beautiful rich sepia leather with hand hammered copper adornment. His lovely wife conspired in its creation securing a signature commercial trademark, "Felton," the purple armadillo. You can see the image in the lower corner on the inside cover. This journal is clearly not for sale but I'd be flattered to make one for you and use your ideas, art and imagination. Pick a color of leather, dimensions, number of pages and on and on. Just get in touch with me -Measures 6.25" x 8.5" x 1 1/2" in fold-over design -Hand-cut & trimmed dark sepia oil tanned leather -Hand hammered copper on front cover -45" removable strap with copper tips secured with hammered copper loop on spine -Original watercolor in purple on middle page -Incorporation of trademark on inside covers (front & back)
Function
- corner
Base
- metal
Material
- leather
Meet the Maker
Michael Graham
NewSouthBooks
As sole proprietor at Studio of Visual Arts, I have been a professional illustrator and printmaker for 35 years. My illustrative work is represented in five Louisiana State Museums, countless corporate collections and has received numerous prestigious grants. NewSouthBooks was born as a natural extension of that same artisanship. I am now producing and marketing handmade, leather bound journals of quality and distinction, each journal a unique presentation with original artwork as adornment. All leather, new or old, is hand-cut and trimmed. I use only the highest quality fine art/printmaking paper (250w), hand stitching each signature. My leather journals are truly bound books using traditional book binding materials. Adding to the distinction is the incorporation of original artwork to inside covers and often, the middle signature. On this site, you'll see many examples of work previously completed for clientele. Just find me and we can discuss making one to suit your individual needs and taste
Customer Reviews
Rita Biletsky
Nov 7, 2017I’m extremely happy with the finished product! My bible arrived today and the leather cover is so beautiful, exactly what I pictured. I have no words to describe how happy I am with it. This is something that will stay with me for life and Michael did an amazing job, I highly recommend him to others.
Christie Rizk
Jun 20, 2018I would absolutely recommend Michael's work if you need a journal, and if you need a custom order, then he's definitely the guy to go to. His craftsmanship is impeccable. He gave me exactly what I asked for - a beautiful, well-made journal. And he was finished with it ahead of schedule. He communicated with me frequently, and was even kind enough to re-ship the journal when the post office erroneously sent it back to him after a shipping snafu. Michael's a true professional all the way down the line.
Spencer Smallwood
Jan 20, 2016There are not enough written (or spoken) words to describe Michael & his art. He is a true gentleman and his books are beyond "Art". I now have several of Michael's books and they are, well, 'perfect'; period. Thank you Michael - very much.
Chantal McKinney
Aug 17, 2018I abaslutly love the work that was done, my bible is beautiful and just what I hoped it would be...He got it out sooner then the 3-4 weeks and simply delighted me. I will most defiantly be sending another in soon. Thank you so much
Christy Allen
Jun 17, 2017Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!