Handmade Leather Bound Pocket Journal Miniature Travel Diary Watercolor Book
Handmade Leather Bound Pocket Journal Miniature Travel Diary Watercolor Book (165) Handmade leather bound journal/diary, basic in black, elegant in real copper. Very compact with 48 hand torn pages of fine art paper to tactfully jot down that unexpected phone number or your winning lottery combinations. This stylish little black book could easily convert to a pendant necklace if you chose or just slip into that little French maid outfit! -Measures 2 3/4" x 3 1/8" x 3/4" of dark charbon oil tanned leather -Hand cut & trimmed into neat fold-over design -Double wrap-around 16" adjustable/removable black leather strap -Slender hand hammered copper strip secures strap to front cover -Three hand stitched signatures of Folio antique white fine art/printmaking paper -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread and truly bound to journal/diary -48 writable hand torn pages each with deckle edge -Inside cover features a hand torn to fit, original watercolor in copper & silver -European head bands -Journal maker signature
Finish
- white
- black
Material
- silver
- leather
Base
- metal
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
Aryn Gabai
Jul 7, 2015The maker was great to work with, easy to communicate with and made sure our book arrived within our timeframe. A little high on the price, but the quality was much higher than standard books in a store. A definite memory made with this purchase.
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.
Kelly Wulf
Apr 22, 2016We 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)
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!
Rebecca Bendlak
Jul 18, 2017Michael was fabulous to work with and is a fine artist and craftsman. His beautifully bound pages of my wedding journal, all perfectly nestled in a beautiful custom cover, is the perfect gift for my husband to be on our wedding day. Thank you Michael!