Handmade Red Leather Bound Journal New Orleans Travel Diary Fleur De Lis Vintage Map Art Notebook
Handmade leather bound journal cut from deeply rich terra cotta red leather into a very useful fold-over design . Should you find yourself destined for the Crescent City, consider this beautiful leather bound book as a travel companion, a diary of your adventures. Equally rugged in construction as it is stunning in confirmation, the fleur de lis will distinguish you as someone who likely knows their way around the city. You know, how to find just the right cafe' for people watching, how to dress your oyster Po-boy and where to get a well made Sazerac Cocktail. Or maybe you're a native and think this classy leather journal is a fine accoutrement! If you live in Vieux Carre or maybe up around the fair grounds, City Part or lakefront, I'll bet you can find your street. -Measures 5 5/8" x 7" x 1 3/8" of luxuriant terra cotta red leather -Hand-cut & trimmed into fold-over design -The 46" hand-cut & trimmed leather strap is adjustable and removable -2 3/8" brass fleur de lis graces the front cover -Inside covers feature hand torn pieces of a 1965 Phillips 66 New Orleans street map -Five hand torn & hand stitched signatures of Folio antique white watercolor/print paper -Signatures are stitched with waxen linen thread -100 recordable/writable pages all with deckle edge -Finished with European head bands -Signed by your very own journal maker
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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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Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper Diary5.0Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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Katy Reincke
For Handmade Leather Bound Pressed Flower Journal Purple Travel Diary Art Notebook5.0Thank you so much for a beautiful journal! I got this as a Christmas present for my mother and I know she'll be very happy with the finished product! I really appreciate all the communication and time you put into this. Hope to hear from you again when I need another journal!
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Amy Briscoe
For Custom Made To Order Leather Cover For Any Version Bible With Rebinding (296)5.0Michael 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!
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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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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