Giveaway 29 Prototype of hard covered book
No need to mention last weeks winner here. She already contacted us :) BTW… I will be adding some pics of the finished designs of the 3X5 card binders. I am working on the product pages at this time and expect to have them done really soon. I wanted to do a lot of size comparisons for the three different styles and all the photography is what is taking so much time. But I hope to post a pic of the three different styles later this week and have all the product pages completed by next week.
Traditionally, when we think of a book, we think of it as either hard covered or paperback. Well, our version is a little non traditional. In the traditional sense, it has a front and rear hard cover. In the non traditional sense we sew the pages right into the spine. It is both decorative and functional. In fact, so functional that you can bend the book over on itself at the spine without doing any damage at all to the integrity of the book. This would break the spine of a traditionally bound book. But for ours books, it just adds to the usability of the book.
These books will lie completely flat from the first page to the last… no fighting to keep any of the pages down. This particular one which we are giving away has 144 pages of Rives lightweight paper. It is 100% cotton rag and a little on the raggy vs. smooth side. It is 115 gsm and about 90% opaque. We had some of this in the studio and so decided to use it for this prototype. The sheet size is a standard European A5 size and we added a strap to keep it closed.
We will be doing these in our colored leathers as they are fully leather lined. Just something else in the works at the Renaissance Art studio.
Remember that the winners need to contact us with their address and phone number in order to get their gift.
As usual, click HERE to read the rules of this Free Giveaway BUT do not comment on that link to enter. You enter by commenting on THIS post.
Tags: free giveaway, Giveaway, new products
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:20 am
Did I win?
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:22 am
I like it. It would make a great Commonplace book to carry around with you. I would love this.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:24 am
By the way, I can’t remember if I ever let you know how much I’ve enjoyed the book cover I ordered. It fit my Hebrew Bible like a glove and always invites complements/questions.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:30 am
Interesting idea. Very attractive.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:30 am
I have always loved the products you guys make, this book looks great.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
This notebooks look gorgeous! I’d like to enter the contest and thank you for your generosity.
James
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 am
How can you part with these beauties?
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:42 am
Almost too nice to write in, but very very nice. The construction is intriguing as well. I seem to be more and more interested in bookbinding, and this pushing me to try it.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:51 am
I’m a big fan of journals and feel that the journal itself contributes to the content. Writing in a good, soft leather journal will make you feel better than some cheap piece of cardboard that you have to battle with, and it will show in the things you write. Write in luxury, write luxurious thoughts.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Absolutely LOVE it! But then, I haven’t seen even one of your products that I didn’t. You guys are the best!
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
I really like these journals!
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
This looks fabulous! I would love one.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Nice! Pick me!
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Very handsome; the binding sounds very useful, too.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Super interesting.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:34 pm
lovely!
I really like the distressed covers.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
What a neat idea! I can’t wait to see what you guys think up next. I love my custom book cover and am looking forward to my Moleskine and second custom cover to arrive on Friday. I am a huge fan of the new colored leathers. They are even more gorgeous in person.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Nice.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I wants!
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Very nice. I also can’t wait for the 3 x 5 binders to be up for sale. Y’all do great work!
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Lovely book. Would love to win it.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Comment.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:54 pm
mmmm
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Thanks for the giveaway. Maybe I’ll win this time
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Very nice… me want..
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Handsome! And I would be remiss if I didn’t say “pen loop pen loop pen loop.” A5 and strap closure pretty much guarantees that the lucky recipient will be using this as some kind of portable journal or field book (I know that I certainly would.) Or if not a loop, then perhaps a strap of some kind to keep that precious writing instrument well-attached.
What would we see on the inside — contrasting leather, or perhaps the layer of hard-binding? The printing geek in me thinks that marbled paper would look fantastic on the inside, just like a “real” book.
Nice work!
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
very excited about this
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Absolutely love the leather quality and the concept that the book can be opened to lie flat!
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:38 pm
I’d like to be entered! Thanks!
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
It looks gorgeous.
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Beautiful cover and I love that it opens flat!
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm
You guys make such nice stuff…every member of my family has one of your moleskin covers.
Very well done!
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Count me in on this one.
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Lovely. I can’t wait to see these for sale.
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I just love it. It would be great to get my hands on one of those. How much do they go for now?
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Very nice. *crosses fingers*
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Greetings from Sweden! I just found out about you guys! And WOW!! The stuff you make are so beautiful. I just love the renaissance art!
I would love to enter the free giveaway 29.
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
This is fabulous. My son loves to draw and write, this would be a fantastic gift for him. When will be available for sale?
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
These are outstanding!
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
That’s a great looking book.
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Please include me. A great journal, like a trusted friend, lasts through thick and thin, and the binding is of utmost importance…
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
My daughter has been bugging me to start journaling again, so she will have my written thoughts to carry on after I’m gone (which is, hopefully, a ways down the road). I told her that I’d start writing again if she got me a really nice leather journal. This would be perfect and if I win you’d be saiving my daughter some money as well!
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
This notebook looks really interesting.
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Ohdeargod that’s beautiful. I sincerely hope it’s mine…
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
This looks really nice - this is basically an A5-sized journal with a rigid front and back cover, correct? (I’m trying to figure out the difference between this and your other journals)
Good luck everybody!
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
so cool i would love to see it in person!!!! please count me in!
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
What a wonderful idea! I would love to have something like this, since it will stay open when I need to write in it.
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Very Handsome! You make the best looking leather journals I have ever seen. Can’t wait to order some.
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Another amazing prototype. I need to start writing more, this just might be the proper motivation,
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Oh man. My heart just went a-flutter!
Beautiful. Want!
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Looks beautiful. I would like one…
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
This looks really rich and being able to fold it back on itself makes it highly useful for travel.
Did I miss a description of whether the paper was lined, and if so, how narrow or wide the lines and how dark the lines?
Having posted on the Fountain Pen Hospital website, I assume the paper is fountain pen friendly.
Add me to the list of people drooling over this one.
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I love being able to bend my journals back over themselves! And here I thought spiral bound was the only way to accomplish that…
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
What a beautiful book!
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
I *really* like this one. I’ve been eyeballing this site for quite some time now. Just going through all the moleskine journal styles and when I finally find the kind I like, I’m buying some leather covers for them.
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Gorgeous!
July 22nd, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Wow. That is classy!
July 22nd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Lovely!
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
That is one spectacular piece of work!
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
I certainly like the idea of such a durable book!
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Awesome!
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:51 pm
That book looks absolutely great. I love the distress cover.
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Wow, that’s beautiful!
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:07 pm
This looks absolutely awesome! This is what I have been waiting for from you guys!
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Another item hubby would love.
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Awesome, I’d love that.
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Have always been pleased with the work I’ve received and viewed. I’d be interested in this one…
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Lie-flat usefulness AND a binding I won’t destroy, now THAT is a winning combination. I forsee answers to my wishlist, as well as my gift lists. Yes, please.
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 am
It’s always nice to see the enthusiasm for the work show through in the craftsmanship.
July 23rd, 2009 at 1:34 am
The snap really makes it look tempting
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:01 am
these look awesome
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:03 am
Seriously loving this!
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:31 am
Beautiful as always! Your journals are fantastic!
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:40 am
Oooooh. Pretty. I think I like this one a whole lot!
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:09 am
Beautiful! And it lies flat …
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:40 am
Beautiful - I love the fact that it will lie flat when open. Perfect for family recipies!
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:11 am
I love that it bends all the way against itself, and that it lays flat . . . this surely makes for a very versatile book! Even if I don’t win, I will have my eye on this . . .
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:52 am
How I wish all master classic books would have this type of binding. Nice job in stiching the cover to the pages.
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
You guys just don’t quit with the great designs in wonderful materials! Here’s hoping this one finds a new home with me.
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:35 am
I love it! It would go great with my leather padfolio from RA.
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Fantastic as usual! Please let this be my week
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:00 am
Beautiful! I like the stichwork (is this a word?:)
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:04 am
Oh, that’s beautiful! And I love the idea of a hardcover leather book that actually lies flat. Win or not, I think I might need one of these.
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:17 am
Awesome, I think I want one.
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:27 am
That’s SO COOL :0
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:42 am
Lovely!
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:04 am
I hope I win! BTW I love the custom Mole cover you made for me, a true joy to hold and look at every day. Thank you!!
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
Beautiful, is it refillable for at least be restiched with new pages? That would be nice.
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Once again, absolutely beautiful.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
This new item of yours reminds me of the journal my Great-Aunt use to have when I was little. It is as beautiful as it is functional.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Love it, and I think the design would look great in a smaller size, too, for a bit more portability.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Another great idea! I think it would make a wonderful travel journal. If I win, I’ll definitely plan a trip in it’s honor.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Just delightful! This is just the sort of book I’m looking for. Great work as always.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Great Looking Book! Something a man or woman could carry!
Great Idea!
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Love it. Count me in. Hope I win!
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
The journal I’m using is almost full, so I’d love to win this book!
best, Annie - the Netherlands
July 24th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Such beautiful work! Really lovely - - thanks for sharing your talents with the world!
July 24th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
This looks a lot like the custom leather cover you made for one of my books. Over years of use, the cover keeps getting better and better and still occasionally smells like the cow it came from! A book, not just a cover, is a bibliophile’s dream.
July 24th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
It looks really nice. It would be perfect for a field book.
July 24th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I’d like to win.
July 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I love the fact that the book will lie completely flat from first page to last.
July 24th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I just ordered my first book cover and I am really excited. The Journal is looks great and I am very impressed with the design.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
The perfect journal for a sharp dressed man.
July 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am
This is an amazing looking journal, perfect for what I do!
July 25th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
very beautiful looking book =D
July 25th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I can picture this lying on my desk just waiting for my notes. Very impressive! The nicer the journal, the more organized I become! Thanks for helping out!
Sharon
July 25th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
This sounds divine. The ability to open flat is one of the most important things to me in a journal, and it looks great.
July 25th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
very nice. I like it.
July 25th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Beautiful! I’d almost be afraid to write in it.
July 26th, 2009 at 4:01 am
Just ordered my first products and thought I’d take a chance! Can’t wait to get my new journal.
July 26th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Beautiful! I look forward to seeing your colored leather offerings!
July 27th, 2009 at 3:02 am
Great. I love special (note)books and this one is special indeed. It will be a pity when it is full though, so it would be great if you could then somehow refill it
July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am
Wow…that looks beautiful!
July 27th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Great concept!
You guys are creative and brilliant. Love the design.
Now if only I could win, hmmmm….
July 27th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Love the book. Would make a greta journal.
July 27th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Impressive . . . yet again.
July 27th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
That’s very pretty - would make a great journal volume; I’m currently using Moleskines for the most part…
July 27th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I really like this book a lot. I love the idea that the covers are stiff, yet it lays flat and the spine is very flexible. Very nice, indeed.
July 27th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I am in love with this book. I would give anything to hold it, and I would love to write my next book in here. Finally a journal that will stay open on its own!
July 28th, 2009 at 4:49 am
Gorgeous!!!
Maybe I’ll win this week and it’ll salvage an otherwise icky week (and it’s only Tuesday!!)
July 28th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Sweet.
July 29th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Very attractive
July 29th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Lovely work, look forward to seeing more.
July 29th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Nice one. Hoping I’m the lucky one!
July 30th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Looks VERY cool. Here’s hoping!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Very cool!
July 31st, 2009 at 5:19 am
Another great idea-it would look great on my office desk.
Gary
July 31st, 2009 at 9:01 am
Cute… and very practical! ;o)
July 31st, 2009 at 11:33 am
my husband needs one, hoping I win so I can surprise him with it!
August 1st, 2009 at 7:40 am
It’s a beautiful prototype. I’d love to use it. Ihope I win!
Marsha
August 1st, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Very nice! Would love to have!
August 1st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
My husband and I decided to celebrate out first wedding anniversary (tomorrow) by compiling a commonplace book together! We already have stationary. Why not celebrate the traditional gift of paper by writing down our stories and celebrating our adventures in a beautiful book? Wouldn’t this be a handsome beginning to our second year of marriage? Lovely, beautiful, romantic book!
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Really nice looking book. I’d like to win one but if not, I will be watching for when it comes ‘officially’ out.
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 am
For a journaler that has been writing for more than 35 years this would be awesome, a privelage.
August 4th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
That’s just ridicuously awesome! Beautiful.
August 5th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Beautiful!
August 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Another excellent design from Renaissance-Art!
Keep up the great work…and your super customer service too!
August 6th, 2009 at 6:04 am
That is a awesome journal! It is so hard to find ones that lay flat.
August 7th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
That looks beautiful. Good work!
August 7th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I really like that aged look on the leather!
August 7th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Nice looking journal. This sort of thing would make a mighty nice gift. I’m going to have to pop over to your web shop and take a look around!
August 7th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Nice design. I’ve always loved leather.
August 7th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
That looks like a very nice journal. Great job!
August 7th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
You folks make a beautiful line of leather journals. Keep up the good work.
August 9th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Gorgeous - and unique.
August 10th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
This giveaway is officially over. Blair, number 114, (yes, you CAN win!) is our winner.
Here are your random numbers:
114
Timestamp: 2009-08-10 20:54:28 UTC
please email your address so we can send your gift!
August 18th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
WOW! I can’t believe I finally won. I am definitely looking forward to this. Thank you guys soooo much. I already have two journals and love them.
Just one question though… will this be available in your regular designs as a refill?
October 21st, 2009 at 5:56 am
Would love to try this. Am saving up for one of your products. They look luscious.
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Love all of your products, including this one. Hope I win!
January 15th, 2010 at 12:52 am
greetings absolutely enjoyed reading the blog. Thought i’d convey my thanks!
July 20th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
You guys make awsome products!! I hope theres a chance for me to win!!!!