The Great Gatsby – Handcrafted Leatherbound Classic | Goat Leather, Gold Gilded, Marbled Endpapers | Loxley Books
£270.00
Step into the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless masterpiece with this handcrafted leather edition of The Great Gatsby, exclusively rebound by Loxley Books. Designed for collectors and lovers of fine craftsmanship, this edition combines luxurious materials with traditional bookbinding techniques to create a volume worthy of one of literature’s most enduring classics.
Bound in supple Pentland goat leather with a soft grey tone and subtle brown overtone, the book’s refined finish allows the natural beauty of the leather to shine. A light brown calf leather spine label, gold-tooled by hand, complements the cover while adding a note of understated elegance.
Each copy is elevated further by artisanal details such as shimmering gold page gilding, hand-marbled endpapers, and finely crafted leather headbands, ensuring it feels as special in the hand as it looks on the shelf.
This custom edition forms part of the Classic Series by Loxley Books, where every rebind is made to highlight the artistry of traditional bookbinding while celebrating the great works of literature. The text block is sourced from Canterbury Classics, chosen for its durable sewn binding and quality paper stock, making it an ideal foundation for fine rebinding.
Features
• Full Pentland goat leather cover in soft grey with a brown overtone
• Light brown calf leather spine label with hand-applied gold tooling
• Gold-gilded page edges for lustre and protection
• Hand-marbled endpapers in a unique pattern
• Matching leather headbands with a black satin ribbon marker
• Text block from Canterbury Classics, noted for strength and paper quality
This handcrafted rebinding of The Great Gatsby is more than a book—it is a collector’s piece, marrying literary heritage with the timeless art of leather bookbinding.
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