Leather Bound Handmade Journal Cane River Louisiana Creole Travel Diary Art Notebook (119)
Leather bound handmade journal for that certain person with very discriminating taste. If you've never been to Cane River, then you owe it to yourself. This beautiful leather journal will make the perfect companion as you stroll past the Steel Magnolia House or take a tour of the many plantation homes down on Cane, indulging in this rich Creole world. This is a large, distinctive journal of rugged construction and handsome adornment, likely not meant for the beginner. Oh hell, let your grandbaby break it in with your favorite color of crayon then put you own handprints on it, fill it with the most memorable imagery, visual or written. Years from now, give it to that grandchild who scribbled on the first page. Go see the Cane! -Measures 7" x 8 7/8" x 1 1/4", fold-over design -Hand cut & trimmed, dark sepia oil-tanned leather -Natural patina, hand hammered copper adorns front cover flap -Removable 50" dark sepia leather strap with hammered copper tips -Inside covers feature a vintage map of historic Cane River in Louisiana -Five hand torn signatures of Folio 'buff' printmaking/fine art paper -All signatures hand stitched with waxen linen thread -100 writable/recordable pages (front & back) with deckle edges -Imported silk head bands -Journal maker's signature
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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
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Christie Rizk
For Distinctive Hides For Custom Made To Order Journals5.0I 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.
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Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper Diary5.0Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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Jeremy Wagner-Kaiser
For Jeremy's Journal5.0Michael's work is beautiful and delivery rapid. I am beyond pleased.
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Jesse Hollier
For Handmade Leather Bound Cowboy Journal Western Travel Dairy Art Notebook4.5Awesome work! I will always cherish it.
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Seth Buikema
For Leather Bound Bible Niv Version Distressed Brown Cowhide New Ready To Ship (577)4.7Making this purchase was a breeze. It turned out to be a beautiful Bible that smells just as good as it looks. It has soft leather with a worn character feel. It is a 10/10 purchase. The one downside, that is not really a big deal, is that the strap is a lighter color, and it wraps both around the front and the back with short ends. It doesn't "tie" very good. I had the feeling it was one long strap that could be wrapped around several times with an easy tuck on the second or third wrap around the book. Besides this minor miscommunication in photos, it is an amazing Bible I will have for years. Thank you for the time and effort you put into crafting this Bible's exterior.
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