Indefatigable

This archival, hand-sewn journal/sketchbook is made from 80 gsm Mohawk Superfine archival paper stitched with Irish linen thread in the linked pattern that was developed by the ancient Copts. This stitch allows the book to lay open easily at any page.

 This book’s endbands are blue and white cotton, and its bookmark is blue satin ribbon.  Its spine is covered in French goatskin, and its boards are wrapped in a retired navigational chart from the British Admiralty, showing the coastline of Lincolnshire.

 Treasure binding began with monks in the 6^th Century who would encrust volumes with jewels. During the Renaissance, there was a resurgence in treasure binding. This is a contemporary revival of the treasure binding in which a lucky charm has been embedded in the cover of this book.  

 The talisman in this journal is a 1951 British half penny.  The half penny was introduced by King Edward in the 13^th Century and remained in regular use until the late 20^th Century.  Although some economists argued that the half-penny helped curb inflation by allowing for minute price raises, it was discontinued in 1986 due to its lack of popularity with citizens.  Go big or go home indeed.

This book is approximately 6 x 9” with a few more than 150 blank pages.