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Leather Journals, Sketchbooks, Wedding Guest and Memory Books bound by hand in the UK to last a lifetime.

Bound by Hand

tactile leather books handmade to last a lifetime, with vegan & eco-friendly options
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Sale: artist's sketchbooks, leather journals and notebooks bound by hand January sale.

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Leather Memory Book or scrapbook personalised lay flat leather bound memories book handmade in the UK

Memory Books

fine leather personalised scrapbooks
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Personalised leather Wedding Guest Book, rustic lay flat Longstitch binding, handmade in the UK

Wedding Guest Books

personalised lay-flat leather books
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Concertina Artist Sketchbooks: artists books for exhibitions and limited editions.

Artist's Sketchbooks

folded, lay-flat & Japanese styles
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Leather, vegan cork & eco-friendly journals and sketchbooks from Bound by Hand

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eco-friendly sketchbooks & journals
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Journals, Sketchbooks, Wedding & Memory Books Bound By Hand

Personalised Leather Memory Book or Wedding Guest Book handmade in the UK

Personalisation

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.

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Bookbinder Susan Green in the Bound by Hand Dorset studio.

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:

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Handmade sketchbook with Christmas gift packaging, worldwide delivery from the Bound by Hand studio.

Worldwide delivery

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:

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Press

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Reviews

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
Handmade Mini Leather Journals

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