Handmade leather bound journal, ruggedly constructed from burnt brown oil tanned cowhide and meant to tuck in a snap button shirt or keep in the glove box of that old pick-up. Or . . . to pull from a cool western handbag and discreetly record a date or name or . . . phone number. No matter, you'll know what to do with it and the NINETY-SIX PAGES of hand torn fine art printmaking paper. Neat piece of dimpled brass on the inside lapel, desert schemed watercolors on the inside and stylish leather strap. -Measures 3" x 3 1/8" x 7/8" fold-over design -Constructed from hand cut & trimmed burnt brown oil tanned leather -25" adjustable leather strap, double wrap-around -Hand hammered dimpled brass on inside lapel -Four hand stitched and hand torn signatures of Folio fine art/printmaking paper -64 writable pages (front & back), all with deckle edge -Original watercolors in copper and desert orange in inside covers -European head bands -Artist 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
Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper DiaryMichael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
Amy Briscoe
For Custom Made To Order Leather Cover For Any Version Bible With Rebinding (296)Michael 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!
Alex Dennard
For Custom Hand Cut Leather Bible Covers Rebinding 401Great in communicating and helping me pick the leather and style that I wanted! Very impressed with the final product, and couldn't be happier. Have already recommended to many other people. Cant wait to get another bible covered.
Chantal McKinney
For Custom Leather Bible Recovering Made To Order For New International Bible Copper (403)I 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
For Leather Bound Bible Niv Version Distressed Brown Cowhide New Ready To Ship (577)Making 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.
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