The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran

This is also a quarter bound leather case binding. Bound in goat skin from the Pergamena tannery in upstate NY. The paper is another one of mine from the marbling workshop we did. The top edge is decorated with graphite. This book is for sale. Please let me know if you are interested

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Leather Case Binding

We have very recently started working with leather, building on the standard case binding structure but adding headcaps (see close up shot). Headcap formation remains a constant source of aggravation in my day. I am ready for spring break.

filed under: case binding, leather, Leather Paring, marbled paper, half binding, leather headband, headcaps,

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