Are you planning a wedding, celebrating an anniversary or commemorating a special person? A personalised Memory Book or Wedding Guest 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 >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 >I ship worldwide from the UK with standard and express delivery options, using recyclable, home-compostable packaging.
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 & Returns >£229.00 GBP
This Leather Memory Book is hand bound in dark Blue with Tan stitching. It makes a lovely scrapbook, memorial book, photo album or project workbook. It's beautifully tactile yet also practical, with 128 pages of heavyweight paper with spacers in the spine. These allow for your inclusions such as photographs, postcards, swatches, cuttings and other mementoes. Your Memory Book is kept securely closed with a tan leather thong (could be bound with a matching leather strap, instead).
Thanks to its archival materials and special Longstitch with Linkstitch binding style, your Memory Book will last your lifetime and beyond, so it can be treasured by future generations. As seen in Coast magazine.
SIZES / OPTIONS: A4 large or A5 medium, portrait or landscape. View Size Guide for detailed dimensions. You could request a matching lather strap, instead of leather thong (view final image).
PERSONALISATION: make your Memory Book extra special with a titlepage dedication such as a quotation or your names. The titlepage is printed free of charge, further pages at cost. Do get in touch if you'd like this option.
DELIVERY: All sizes are currently made to order; please allow up to 4 weeks plus delivery from the UK. Please contact me if you have an earlier deadline as I'd love to help if I can.
"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."
“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.”
"I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank you for your great service and the exquisite quality of the memory book."
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If you live near Wimborne, Dorset you can now collect your handmade book and save on delivery charges.
Mini Leather Journals are back in old favourite colourways! Here are 10 Mini Journal gift ideas for national holidays and personal celebrations, all inspired by the feedback the Minis have received over the years.
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
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 |
One Size | 3 inches or 76 mm | 2.25 inches or 60 mm | 20 mm or 0.75 inches |
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 |