Distressed Pig Skin Leather Bound Travel Adventure Journal Ledger Planner
Just as super tough, just as super rugged and just as super cool looking as #380 . . . only bigger. And more damn money too. Handmade and truly bound with rich oil-tanned and distressed pig skin. This journal is meant to throw onto the truck's dash, the seat in your duck blind or tucked into the saddlebag of that fine cow pony. Everything is hand cut or hand torn including the real cool torn to fit full page of original silk screen art slap in the middle. Real handy pocket sleeve on back for maps, cards, letters. This journal is custom handmade to order. -Measures 5-1/2" x 7" x 1-1/4" of distressed oil tanned pig hide -Hand cut & trimmed into purposeful fold over design cover -35" hand cut adjustable removable pig hide strap triple wraps -Five hand stitched signatures of Folio 250w fine art/watercolor paper -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -100+ hand torn deckle edge pages -Full middle hand torn page of original silkscreen art -Hand cut pig hide pocket/sleeve on back -Finished with imported silk head bands and my signature My journals are truly hand bound books. No floppy signatures stitched to the spine, these journals are constructed using standard bookbinding materials. Every page is hand torn 250w fine art paper and most journals are adorned with original artwork and hand hammered copper, brass or silver All journals ship USPS Priority upon completion
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
Teresa Hickok
Dec 30, 2019Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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
Sarah Groat
Jul 30, 2015I 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!
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.