Roboto

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 green and yellow cotton, and its bookmark is dark green goatskin.  Its spine is covered with Dubletta cloth from the Netherlands, and its boards are wrapped in hand silk-screened washi paper that was decorated in a Japanese factory where kimono fabric is printed.

 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 vintage robot button. Take me to your reader.

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