Leather Bound Handmade Travel Journal With Vintage Maps
A custom handmade & leather bound journal quickly becomes a steady companion whether you're a world traveler or simply headed to Grandma's house. What makes it even more special is if it's adorned with a vintage map of your city or state. The choices could be as simple as your birthplace or where you currently live, maybe your Alma mater or favored vacation destination. How about you honeymoon? No matter because I'm betting I have an old Gulf or Texaco road map of the local of your choosing. Or . . . I can get it. Really cool maps 40-50 yrs old. Featured in the images here are a few examples. My home state is this banana Republique de Louisiane, so I'm partial to New Orleans maps. So make one of these journals your own. It's easier than you think and all you have to do is contact me. We'll go from there and I'll do all the work. Prices will usually range from $100-$200 depending mostly on size and adorment. And if you'll refer to some of the other journals on my site, you can readily see the quality of work (check out #111, #112, #119, #146 and #181)
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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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Chantal McKinney
For Custom Leather Bible Recovering Made To Order For New International Bible Copper (403)5.0I 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
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Spencer Smallwood
For Distressed Pig Skin Leather Bound Travel Adventure Journal Ledger Planner5.0There 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.
CAChristy Allen
For Large Bound Leather Planner Journal Handmade Notebook Copper Monogram (452c)5.0Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!
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Rita Biletsky
For Custom Made To Order Leather Cover For Any Version Bible With Rebinding (296)5.0I’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.
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Rebecca Bendlak
For wedding diary5.0Michael was fabulous to work with and is a fine artist and craftsman. His beautifully bound pages of my wedding journal, all perfectly nestled in a beautiful custom cover, is the perfect gift for my husband to be on our wedding day. Thank you Michael!
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