Custom Leather Print & Bound Book for Craig Mariani - Deposit

Leather Bound Book (Test Copy for Craig Mariani)

This listing is for a deposit only to secure bench time for a custom, hand-bound leather book to be produced in Q2 2026 (likely May - early June).

Project Overview

• Format: Custom print & bind (single test copy)

• Trim size: Approx. 6 × 9 inches

• Estimated page count: ~533 pages (to be finalised)

• Binding: Hand-sewn text block, archival materials

• Cover: Full leather binding (colour to be confirmed)

• Spine: Hollow-back construction (final method to be confirmed once spine thickness is known)

• Raised bands: Included

• Titling: Contrasting leather labels or direct to spine

• Bookmark: Ribbon bookmark (approx. 7 mm)

• Headbands: Leather headbands

• Paper: Munken Pure Cream 100 gsm (archival)

• Edge treatment: To be confirmed (clean edges, edge painting, or gilding discussed separately)

Current estimated total (not including page edge work) - £380 + delivery

Deposit Details

• Deposit amount: £190.00

• This deposit:

  • Secures a Q2 2026 production slot for the test copy

  • Covers initial materials and preparation

  • Is deducted from the final balance which is to be paid prior to shipping

Final pricing will be confirmed once:

• Page count and spine thickness are locked in

• Final finishing options are agreed