Constructed from rich chocolate brown leather so soft you could lay your head down. And 100+ hand lined pages of the finest 250w art paper, each page hand torn for a classic deckle edge. Just custom journal making, dat's all and since you're looking and considering, I can make this journal to your specs. Different leather? Easy. More pages? Still easy. Bigger? Costs more. But you got the money and I got the time. Contact me and we'll begin a dialogue and within a few short weeks, you'll making your first entry -Measures 6" x 8" x 1-1/4" of oil tanned chocolate brown cowhide -Hand cut & trimmed into stylish fold-over cover -44" hand cut leather strap fully adjustable & removable, triple wraps -Hand cut & trimmed pocket/sleeve on back (optional) -Five hand stitched signatures of 250w Folio white fine art/watercolor paper -All signatures are hand stitched using waxen linen thread -100+ hand torn deckle edge pages -Finished with imported silk head bands and my signature -USPS Priority Shipping includes insurance 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 Follow NewSouthBooks on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NewSouthBooksTMG?ref=hl
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Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
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
Rita Biletsky
For Custom Made To Order Leather Cover For Any Version Bible With Rebinding (296)I’m extremely happy with the finished product! My bible arrived today and the leather cover is so beautiful, exactly what I pictured. I have no words to describe how happy I am with it. This is something that will stay with me for life and Michael did an amazing job, I highly recommend him to others.
Jesse Hollier
For Handmade Leather Bound Cowboy Journal Western Travel Dairy Art NotebookAwesome work! I will always cherish it.
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.
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.
keith nelson
For Custom Order Leather Travel Journal Personal Diary Planner Notebook (460b)leather travel journal turned out perfect , great experience ordering from Michael , highly recemended
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