





Red Leather Bound Handmade Journal Copper Chevron Poetry Travel Diary Silkscreen Art Book (186) Stunning and elegant terra cotta red leather journal with equally stunning adornment of original serigraphic art on the inside and hand hammered copper on the outside. This journal is for a serious traveler or poet or artist or a similarly unserious doodler. Because it's just that damn fine lookin it doesn't matter what you put on any of the 100 pages of hand torn fine art paper. But drawing or pen & ink or poetic prose or vintage photographs or delicate wild flowers or scraps of silk brocade or a grocery list would all be OK. -Measures 5 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 1 1/4" of hand cut & trimmed terra cotta red leather -Constructed in fold-over design using hide end cut -40" hand cut adjustable/removable red leather strap -Strap is secured with hand hammered copper keyhole with natural patina -Hand hammered & copper foiled chevron adorns back cover -Inside covers feature hand torn pieces of original silk screen art from ltd edition -Five hand stitched signatures of Folio bright white watercolor/printmaking paper -Signatures are stitched with waxen linen thread -100 writable/recordable pages all with deckle edge -European head bands -And (drum roll) . . . a signature by the artist and journal maker -Matching journal to #179. 10% off total for both
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
The maker was great to work with, easy to communicate with and made sure our book arrived within our timeframe. A little high on the price, but the quality was much higher than standard books in a store. A definite memory made with this purchase.
Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
We 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)
Michael 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!
Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!