Queen Mary

This archival, hand-sewn journal is made from 100 gsm, antique white Hahnemühle Ingres mouldmade paper from Germany, sewn 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 linen, and its bookmark is goatskin.  Its boards are wrapped in a 1966 map of the California coastline, and its spine is encased in goatskin.

The talisman in this book is a commemorative medallion from the 1967 retirement ceremony for the Queen Mary.  Built in Scotland in 1936, the art deco luxury liner was re-fitted as troop ship and hauled 15,000 soldiers safely before being returned to service in the Cunard luxury line when her funnels were repainted in their signature red.  Be adaptable, but don’t compromise your nature.