Welcome to Hand Made Books - gorgeous, unusual and unique notebooks made using rather special 100% recycled paper inside and individual covers on the outside.
The covers of the notebooks are made from upcycling all sorts of interesting materials and ephemera - old comics and maps, or 19th century handwritten parchment indentures, metro maps from cities I visit - maybe advertising materials or handmade papers - the range is always changing...
The paper inside is made in a traditional UK paper mill, using some interesting materials which are added in with the post consumer waste paper pulp - from (well washed and thankfully odour free) elephant poo or rhino poo from English safari parks, to misprinted Royal Mail stamps - for lots more info on the papers have a look at my website - www.thequalitybureau.com.
All the papers used in my notebooks are at least 110gsm, and are fantastic for use with all manner of pens and ink. I have sample booklets for all the papers used, so just get in touch if you would like one.
Most of my books are one off pieces using found materials on the covers - so if you see the one you love, better get it whilst you can!
I do make a lot of books to order, customised with your choice of covers and paper inside - so please just get in touch if you have any ideas.
All the notebooks from Hand Made Books are dispatched in a protective presentation see-through wrap, along with information about both the cover origin and the paper inside on a cute bookmark - perfect if giving as a gift for a friend - or indeed as a gift for you (the best kind!).
