Another in a line of sleek black journals from NewSouthBooks constructed in simple elegance. Custom handmade-to-order journals. Let me make one for you -Measures 5-5/8" x 6-1/4" x 1-1/8" of smooth black leather, 4oz-5oz -Hand cut & trimmed into stylish fold-over design -39" hand cut triple wrap-around black leather strap -Each signature features a page of hand torn Strathmore Grey fine art paper -Five hand stitched signatures of Folio fine art paper/watercolor paper (250w) -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -100 hand torn pages with deckle edge -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
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This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
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
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.
Sarah Groat
For Handmade leather journalI 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!
Christie Rizk
For Distinctive Hides For Custom Made To Order JournalsI 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.
Jeremy Wagner-Kaiser
For Jeremy's JournalMichael's work is beautiful and delivery rapid. I am beyond pleased.
Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper DiaryMichael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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