Engraved Leather Bound Journal Copper Personalized Travel Diary Poetry Watercolor Art Notebook
Leather bound handmade journal of natural finish waiting exclusively for your initials. This pretty (or handsome) book is slender in profile to fit neatly into any lady's handbag or if you're a rough and tough cowboy, put your brand on the back and throw it in the saddlebag for those campfire poetry sessions. HA! Over 80 hand torn pages of the finest quality Folio printmaking paper to accommodate watercolor, pastel, color pencil or . . . just a plain ol' #2 pencil with a dull tip. You know, the kind you touch to your tongue tip before you write. PS The 1st edition Eudora Welty novel, well, it's not included! -Measures 6 1/2" x 6 7/8" x 1" of natural finish tooling leather -Hand-cut & trimmed into fold-over design -33" natural finish strap with hammered copper tips for triple wrap-around -Cover features hand hammered & cut copper keyhole and corner points -Four hand torn signatures of Folio antique white fine art/printmaking paper -80 writable/recordable pages all with deckle edge -European head bands -Journal makers signature
Finish
- white
Function
- corner
Features
- personalized
Material
- leather
Base
- metal
Features
- Personalized / Engraved
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
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.
Teresa Hickok
Dec 30, 2019Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
Sarah Groat
Jul 30, 2015I 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!
Jeannette Fletter
Dec 14, 2017Beautiful work, exceptional customer service and timely delivery. More than happy and would recommend to all. Thank you so much!
Amy Briscoe
Jan 7, 2019Michael 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!