Custom Leather Book
How to Relax
About the Project
This year kicked off with a fantastic project that was commissioned as a gift for the author! In early January, I received an email asking if I’d be willing/able to create a one-of-a-kind edition, designed specifically with the author in mind.
I am always thrilled to get work like this because I have always felt that this is one of the foundational motivators for me as a bookbinder. I work on countless books throughout my day, often for personal libraries of special collectors. While it does not happen very often, I personally love creating special books for the authors who wrote them. There is something hermetically balanced about doing this and I always derive great joy in the finished work.
Design
Methods
The client wanted to choose an image that represented peace and tranquility, without distracting too much from the book itself. We chose a Hammock since it is nearly universally seen as relaxing.
I worked up a simple design on Photoshop and had it cast into a custom stamp. With 21-st century technology, nearly any design is possible for leather stamping!
The intended recipient’s favorite color is Red, so we chose a fantastically dyed Morocco from Russel’s Fine Leather, the premier supplier from the UK.
At first, the client was worried that the book would be too small for leather-binding. Coming in at just under 120 pages, this little pocket-sized book almost didn’t make the cut. However, I assured them that we could do it. The smallest book I have ever bound was <60 pages!
The final product turned out wonderfully! The red leather gave the book a dashingly smooth look while the gold stamp on the front added class and style.
With thick cover-boards, each cover adds a solid and sturdy feel to the pages. This translates well into the reader’s hand and operates spectacularly.
Interested?
Boston Harbor Bookbindery is experienced in designing custom, one-of-a-kind books for each client.
Whether you’d like to restore a family heirloom, re-bind a personal favorite, or print a book from scratch; we have just what you need to make your dreams a reality.
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