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
Teresa Hickok
Dec 30, 2019Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
Jesse Hollier
Aug 2, 2015Awesome work! I will always cherish it.
Amy Briscoe
Jan 7, 2019Michael breathed new life into my husband’s late grandmother’s Bible. This precious keepsake, which was worn from many years of diligent use, can now be something we pass down ourselves thanks to Michael’s skillful hands. Michael kept me updated throughout the process, from receipt of the Bible to delivery, and he was careful to preserve all of the personal notes and scribbles. My husband and I are both thrilled with the end product!
Kelly Wulf
Apr 22, 2016We received your journal & it's absolutely wonderful. You're a class act - from the way the journal was packaged to the quality of the journal. My husband is very happy, and so am I. The page quality is exquisite, not to mention the binding and leather work. We'll be repeat customers. Thank you so very much! Kelly Wulf (& Howard)
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