Letting Go of the Western Journal

This guy is still hanging around. I made this a while back, and considered keeping it for myself, but decided I didn't want a graphic on my own journal.



A little about the book: the graphic is from a 40's children's book. The leather is salvaged. The pages are hand torn. Real head and tail bands, real English spine (a little book lesson: both of these you find in modern books in a store are solely cosmetic. If they are real, as in this case, they add to the structural integrity of the book). It's about 6" x 10".

Its $40. Let me know if you're interested.

Back in Business

I've been swamped with book work and real work. In the book world, several months ago, in another state, I traded a bunch of repair work for an antique, cast iron book press - the kind i learned on. Anyhow, I'm back to taking  orders so send me your Christmas gift ideas.

Sometime I'll tell you the story of the press and why it's so valuable.

Bookbinding Class Coming Up

Learn how to make a book for free, June 8th, 10:30-1:30 at the Martinsburg Public Library

I'll be teaching a very basic binding style that anyone can learn.  Everyone ages 10 and up are welcomed and materials will be provided. Hope to see you there.

Vintage

Here are a 1940's and 1960's children's books converted into exposed spine journals. More to come.