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Bound Diary Handmade Leather Journal Adventure Travel Notebook (302)

$175+
4.9(19 reviews)

Handmade leather journal and likely one of the coolest journals existing anywhere in the civilized world. This leather bound book is constructed from super soft light brown cowhide. The fold-over design is cut from the hide's end, allowing for a sculpted appearance. To lend to that same quality is a piece of hand hammered copper to adorn the cover. And golly if that's not enough, there is the super neat laser jet printed image of one of my original works on canvas just inside on page one. 100+ hand torn deckle edged pages are wrapped up in all this one-of-a-kind personal journal. Carry with you any and everywhere. Be the coolest person wherever you go. 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 -Measures 5-1/2" x 7-3/4" x 1-1/8" of very soft light brown cowhide -Hand cut & trimmed from hide end piece into stylish fold-over design -Front cover features piece of hand hammered copper -Laser jet printed image of original work on canvas adorns front inside cover -Five hand stitched signatures of Folio Antique white printmaking/watercolor paper -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -100+ hand torn pages with deckle edge -Finished with imported silk head bands -And . . . a signature by your journal maker

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Maker since 2013

Finish

  • white
  • brown

Material

  • silver
  • leather

Base

  • metal

Meet the Maker

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Michael Graham

NewSouthBooks

Keithville, LA 71047
Member since 2013
4.9(19 reviews)

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

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Customer Reviews

4.9(19 reviews)
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Aryn Gabai

Jul 7, 2015

The 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.

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Alex Dennard

Feb 26, 2015

Great 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.

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keith nelson

Jan 7, 2018

leather travel journal turned out perfect , great experience ordering from Michael , highly recemended

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Rebecca Bendlak

Jul 18, 2017

Michael 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!

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Tami Wadlington

Jul 11, 2017

What a fabulous creative and collaborative experience! Michael crafted such an exquisite and important book for us. The newlyweds receiving it will be overjoyed to have something so special. Michael was easy to work with, and patient with our decisions. His thoughtfulness, honesty, and eagerness to please made our project run smoothly. He delivered what he said he would deliver. We are extremely happy with the product, craftsmanship, and care that went into the book.