Bound by Hand: Over 20 Beautifully Handcrafted Journals, Paperback

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.

About the Author:

Erica Ekrem's work has been featured in DesignSponge, The Royal Society of Literature Review, Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine, and other publications. Her books include Bound: Over 20 Artful Handmade Books (Lark Crafts), and her original clamshell book design, Book of the Sea, was featured in The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Paper Show. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.