Bound by Hand: Over 20 Beautifully Handcrafted Journals

By Erica Ekrem

Create a lovely handmade journal that's entirely yours, from the cover to the last word, with this how-to from a talented bookbinding author.

Following the successful Bound comes this stunning collection of journals from designer and artist Erica Ekrem. Ekrem demonstrates how to craft 21 lovely Old-World-style journals, some using repurposed materials and found objects, and provides instructions for making accessories like tassels and adding decorative inking, stamping, and stitching. Each journal is designed for a specific purpose or hobby, and includes inspiring journaling prompts. Create a water-resistant book bound between two river stones, a refillable booklet perfect for a prolific writer, and a nature journal with a strap to throw over your shoulder.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1454710551
• ISBN13: 9781454710554
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.0"