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
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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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Tami Wadlington
For Custom cover for wedding program pages5.0What a fabulous creative and collaborative experience! Michael crafted such an exquisite and important book for us. The newlyweds receiving it will be overjoyed to have something so special. Michael was easy to work with, and patient with our decisions. His thoughtfulness, honesty, and eagerness to please made our project run smoothly. He delivered what he said he would deliver. We are extremely happy with the product, craftsmanship, and care that went into the book.
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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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Sarah Groat
For Handmade leather journal5.0I 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! 
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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Kelly Wulf
For Journal5.0We 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)
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