Black Leather Journal Cookbook Lined Personal Diary Handmade Travel Notebook (596b)
Just a super cool black leather, beautifully and truly bound journal. 150 hand torn deckle edge pages hand lined in Prisma color pencil. Lots to look and even more to consider once I make this journal for you. And like all my custom-hand-made-to-order journals . . . look at this as a point of departure. Let me make yours to spec -Measures 7" x 9" x 1-1/4" of rich black cowhide -Hand cut & trimmed into stylish fold over design -Five hand stitched signatures of Stonehenge 135w antique white fine art paper -All pages hand torn with deckle edge -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -Each signature bound with Cason fine art gray paper for separation -150 hand torn deckle edge pages -Each page hand lined @ 1/4" of Prisma color pencil (colors of your choice) -Custom laser jet printed endearment/quote on inside front cover page optional -Adorned with hand hammered silver plate -Deep hand cut leather pocket/sleeve -Finished with imported silk head bands -Signed by journal maker 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
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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
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Jeannette Fletter
For Leather Bound Handmade Western Journal Bandana Rodeo Bull Hide Copper Diary Watercolor Art Notebook5.0Beautiful work, exceptional customer service and timely delivery. More than happy and would recommend to all. Thank you so much!
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Rebecca Bendlak
For wedding diary5.0Michael 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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Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper Diary5.0Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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Tami Wadlington
For Custom cover for wedding program pages5.0What 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.
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Kelly Wulf
For Journal5.0We received your journal & it's absolutely wonderful. You're a class act - from the way the journal was packaged to the quality of the journal. My husband is very happy, and so am I. The page quality is exquisite, not to mention the binding and leather work. We'll be repeat customers.
Thank you so very much!
Kelly Wulf (& Howard)
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