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
Finish
- white
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
Spencer Smallwood
Jan 20, 2016There 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.
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
Seth Buikema
Aug 15, 2018Making 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.
Christie Rizk
Jun 20, 2018I 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.
keith nelson
Jan 7, 2018leather travel journal turned out perfect , great experience ordering from Michael , highly recemended