Handmade Ostrich Hide Bound Journal African Safari Pocket Travel Diary Vintage Map Art Book
Handmade bound Ostrich hide journal for your next safari in Africa or maybe just a quick trip to the corner cafe. Very exotic looking and a perfect size for slipping into your pocket or purse. And handsome as well in chocolate brown finish with a dark brown leather strap. The torn pieces of a vintage world map will carry you the Serengeti. Or someplace beyond the street corner anyway. You'll likely run into Ernest Hemingway so have your copy of The Green Hills of Africa. He'll sign it and . . . your journal too. I did -Measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 1" of hand-cut & trimmed chocolate brown ostrich hide -Cut into fold -over design -29" unattached strap in hand cut dark sepia leather -Hand torn pieces of a vintage world map adorn the inside covers -Five hand stitched signatures if Folio bright white watercolor/printmaking paper -This fine art paper is 100% cotton, 250w -Signatures are stitched with waxen linen thread -80 hand torn pages for writing or drawing, all with deckle edge -All my journals are truly bound . . . no loose stitching to cover -European head bands -Journal maker's signature -Shipped USPS Priority within one business day
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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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Jeannette Fletter
For Leather Bound Handmade Western Journal Bandana Rodeo Bull Hide Copper Diary Watercolor Art Notebook5.0Beautiful work, exceptional customer service and timely delivery. More than happy and would recommend to all. Thank you so much!
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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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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) - SG
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!
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