The Finest Materials and Historical Techniques

To makes journals that will last for generations, we begin with the finest materials available: Veg-tanned goatskin and calfskin leather, wood cover boards, Irish linen thread, hand-marbled papers, and Italian writing papers.

Hand-sewn construction

We offer a range of book styles that use many hand-sewn historical construction techniques, including long stitch, Coptic stitch, and Gothic raised-cord techniques. Most modern journals produced today are held together with glue rather than thread, but you can rest assured that every one of Arte of the Booke's journals are sewn bindings.

Bookbinding Gallery

Our one-of-a-kind journals are sold only at in-person events, because each one is unique. Visit our festivals to see Nancy's current artist journals. All the books shown here have been sold.