





Leather bound journal you'll find to be the . . . perfect gift for any moment or occasion. Constructed from Kodiak finish cowhide, the most luxuriant leather in my inventory. Any manly man or . . . confident woman would be proud carrying this truly bound book. Lots of folks will ask where you got it. With 100 hand torn pages for thoughts, musing, doodling (serious drawing), cartography, landscape or interior design or divinely inspired poetry, this rugged and richly handmade leather journal is ideal for any explorer, outdoorsman, traveler, architect, mapmaker, adventurer or student. Lets' review: this journal is rugged. It's handsome beyond description. And it has total purpose. The purpose is up to you! Ask about personalizing. Ask about custom engraving on the leather or hand hammered copper. Maybe some custom laser jet printing for verse or endearment. Just ask -Measures 5" x 7" x 1-1/4" of rugged luxuriant oil tanned Kodiak hide -Hand cut & trimmed into stylish fold over design -Five hand stitched signatures of Stonehenge 250w fine art/watercolor paper -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -100 hand torn deckle edge pages -36" hand cut leather strap -Finished with imported silk head bands -Signed by journal maker Ask about personalizing. Custom engraved leather, hand hammered copper or distressed brass. Custom laser jet printing 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
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
I 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!
Michael's work is beautiful and delivery rapid. I am beyond pleased.
Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!
I 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.
We 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)