Leather Bound Handmade Goatskin Journal Travel Luxury Diary Contemporary Art Notebook (217) If you'll read (or re-read) the description for #216, it'll save me a lot of effort in description writing. Especially since this is the same journal constructed from the same super soft goatskin and adorned with the same really cool original art. And I'm offering them as a pair for 10% off. The only difference is this journal/diary is smaller in dimension. But hell, if they were the same size you'd get 'em confused. BUY THESE BOOKS! -Measures 3 3/8" x 4 1/8" x 7/8" of super soft, tan color goatskin -Hand-cut & trimmed into stylish fold-over design -Accompanied with a 34" slender, hand-cut strap from the same hide (triple wrap-around) -Swatches of original contemporary art in linear design are featured on inside covers -Four hand stitched signature of Folio white fine art/watercolor paper -Signatures are stitched with waxen linen -Over 80 hand torn pages with deckle edge -Finished with European head bands -And the same signature from the same artist and journal maker All journals from NewSouthBooks ship USPS Priority
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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
keith nelson
For Custom Order Leather Travel Journal Personal Diary Planner Notebook (460b)leather travel journal turned out perfect , great experience ordering from Michael , highly recemended
Christy Allen
For Large Bound Leather Planner Journal Handmade Notebook Copper Monogram (452c)Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!
Sarah Groat
For Handmade leather journalI was very impressed, not only with the leather journal, but with the communication by the maker. I wasn't expecting to receive such prompt replies, considering I live in another country and time zone. Michael is lovely and I will definitely be coming back to do more projects in the future.
I can't recommend Michael any higher to anyone wanting a handmade leather diary.
Thank you Michael!
Christie Rizk
For Distinctive Hides For Custom Made To Order JournalsI 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.
Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper DiaryMichael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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