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Cotton Rag Sketchbook with colour samples

Artist's Sketchbooks

folded, Japanese & lay-flat styles
Sketchbooks >
Cork Mini Notebook: sustainable natural materials

Sustainable Collection

earth friendly materials
Shop eco-friendly >
A4 Leather Memory Book spine, bound by hand in Crimson and Grey

Memory Books

special people & special times
Explore >
Marbled Notebooks with labels

Marbled Notebook Gift Sets

heritage style
Shop Notebooks >
Spine of Rustic Wedding Guest Book bound in white leather with linen ribbon

Wedding Guest Books

free personalisation
Weddings >
Robin Hutt Accordion Photo Book, Dawn and Dusk: The Fairlight End Garden Journals

Books for creatives

for limited editions & exhibitions
Accordion Books >

Journals, Sketchbooks, Wedding & Memory Books Bound By Hand

Welcome! Shop Ready to Ship for the fastest service, browse by collection below or contact me for a personalised book.

Personalised Wedding Guest Book handmade in leather, turning the page

Personalisation

Are you planning a wedding, celebrating an anniversary or commemorating a special person? A personalised book is the perfect way to make memories.

You can choose your own colour combination and have a special dedication printed on the titlepage to personalise your book.

I have been making bespoke books for delighted clients all over the world for over 10 years, and I'll work with you every step of the way to ensure your special book is perfect.

 Bespoke Options >
Bookbinder Susan Green of Bound by Hand

Craftsmanship

Each and every book offered here at Bound by Hand is made with care by me, Susan Green, in my Dorset studio.

Honouring natural materials and using traditional bookbinding techniques, I bind books which are beautiful yet practical and, above all else, a pleasure to use and cherish for years to come.

Click below to learn more about what makes my books so special:

 The Bound by Hand Ethos >
Bound by Hand offers worldwide delivery in sustainable packaging

Worldwide delivery

I ship worldwide from the UK with standard and express delivery options, using sustainable packaging wherever possible.

I can deliver directly to your gift recipient and include a handwritten note to make your loved one's experience extra special.

For the quickest service choose from the Ready to Ship Collection. Click below for delivery costs and timescales:

 Delivery Information >

As seen in

Country Living Mini Journals Christmas Gift Guide
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ELLE logo
Conde Nast Traveller Logo
The Sunday Telegraph Mini Leather Journal alternative hamper gift

Customer testimonials

Accordion Sketchbook Set A6 portrait 'Natural'

"I received a beautifully wrapped package today and found the three lovely Accordion Sketchbooks I ordered. It is wonderful to find a company who takes such pleasure in their products and craftwork." 

— Judith, Yorkshire.

Personalised Leather Journal in Teal with Grey stitching, A5 portrait

“These journals really are made with the finest materials, the quality of the leather is evident from touch alone. This is a product which will stand the test of time.”

— Charlotte, West Midlands

Wedding Anniversary Memory Book in White and Grey, Longstitch binding

"I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank you for your great service and the exquisite quality of the memory book." 

— James, Yorkshire


Size Guide

Use this Size Guide to check the dimensions of the books you're considering purchasing (dimensions are external and refer to the closed book unless otherwise indicated). If you'd like some guidance with selecting the correct size, feel free to contact Susan the bookbinder: email info@boundbyhand.co.uk or call +44 (0)7748 759371

Leather Memory Books, Wedding Guest Books, Journals and Sketchbooks
 SIZE HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH
A4 Large Portrait 12 inches or 305 mm 8.5 inches or 215 mm 1.5 inches or 38 mm
A4 Large Landscape 8.5 inches or 215 mm 12 inches or 305 mm 1.5 inches or 38 mm
A5 Medium Landscape 6 inches or 155 mm 8.5 inches or 215 mm 1.5 inches or 38 mm
A5 Medium Portrait 8.5 inches or 215 mm 6 inches or 155 mm 1.5 inches or 35 mm
A6 Small Landscape 4.5 inches or 114 mm 6 inches or 155 mm 1 inch or 25 mm
A6 Small Portrait 6 inches or 155 mm 4.5 inches or 114 mm 1 inch or 25 mm

 

Miniature Journals
 One Size 3 inches or 76 mm 2.25 inches or 60 mm 20 mm or 0.75 inches

 

Marbled Notebooks
 A4 Large 297 mm or 11.5 inches approx. 205 mm or 8 inches approx. 64 pages
A5 Medium 210 mm or 8.25 inches approx. 145 mm or 5.75 inches approx. 56 pages
A6 Small  150 mm or 6 inches approx. 100 mm or 4 inches approx. 48 pages
A7 Pocket 106 mm or 4.25 inches approx. 72 mm or 2.75 inches approx. 40 pages