Leather Bound Handmade Journal Western Travel Diary Silkscreen Art Notebook
Handmade leather brown journal/diary made from soft burnt orange cowhide. Straight forward in design, rugged and purposeful in construction, this leather journal will be a handy companion on most any adventure or exploration. Or just a visit to GrandMa's house. Perfect for the men in your life, whether they're astronauts or Boy Scouts or cavalry soldiers. -Measures 4 x 5" x 1" of rich, deep burnt orange cowhide -Hand cut & trimmed into conventional design -32" adjustable/removable burnt orange leather strap to match -Strap is secured by buff color leather loop on spine -Front cover features deep brown leather lapel -Inside covers feature original, hand torn pieces of silkscreen art in matching colors -Four hand stitched signatures of Folio bright white watercolor/printmaking paper -Signatures are stitched using waxen linen thread -80 hand torn pages with deckle edge -Finished with European head bands -Signature by the artist and journal maker
Finish
- white
- brown
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
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!
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
