 
Books for all Time
Handmade and hand bound in Vermont by bookbinder Lindsey Julow
Leather Bound Books &
Journals
Made in my Studio in beautiful Underhill,
Vermont
Leather Bound Books &
Journals
Made in my Studio in beautiful Underhill,
Vermont
 My Book Journey
This is the story of how I became a bookbinder creating the leather bound books that you will find on this site. It
might not be a long history yet, but I have learned that creating beautiful books, journals, and restoring old
books are what I love to do and are the right fit for me.
 Old Books
I live in Vermont and I started in the field of book restoration four years ago. As soon as I walked in the
door of the Restoration Lab, I was in love with the idea of restoring beautiful old books full of history and
wonders. I learned first to disbind and then to de-acidify old books to help stop the aging process. I then was
taught how to mend, sew, round, and eventually leather and finish the books. Each skill can take a long time to
become competent in. There always seems to be more to learn in restoration, as each book can have different
problems. I love working with the books, the feel of them, and the process of taking them apart to rebuild them
into less acidic but stronger versions. These skills seem very natural to me and once learned, I knew it was what I
wanted to do as a career.
Sadly the restoration company moved to another state without me. Two co-workers and I established a company to
continue the restoration work here in Vermont. The restoration part of my life is separate from the journals you
will find on this page. I will include links throughout this site if you are interested in the restoration services
that A.E.L Restoration can provide for you.
 New Handmade Books
I started making leather bound journals after the restoration company left the state. I had the knowledge to make
the books, although using new materials was new to me. I started experimenting with different leathers, laying
patterns, different stitching, and using dyes. I love designing the books and making one of a kind books that will
last hundreds of years. I am delighted to create custom books for people, whether the books are a large size for an
artist's work or very small for traveling convenience. I am even able to print and bind leather books with text as
well. These would have to be books that are out of copyright or a writer’s personal books, novels, or even a
treasured diary from a lost loved one.
I try not to limit my books by always calling them journals. The word journal is a bit limiting. I feel my books
can be scrapbooks, sketchbooks, photo books or anything you want to use them for. They are beautiful on the outside
and extremely well crafted on the inside. I take great pride in my work and want people to enjoy them as a usable
piece of art.
Future Handbound Books
In today's digital world I'm afraid that quality handcrafted books are losing their value. I'm hoping to change
that. I can't imagine finding an old hard drive and reading one’s history or treasured secrets on a computer
screen. Or being moved by a moment in time and grabbing your laptop to sketch it digitally. This might be possible
in today's age but it feels wrong to me. Beautiful books have such a long history and we need to continue this
tradition.
Books Handcrafted Forever
I know that people still appreciate a quality handcrafted book. I am very pleased to offer to you my journals, a
few other items by some other artists, and personalized bookmarks made by my partners and me at our restoration
company, A.E.L Restoration. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or book ideas you might have. Please contact
A.E.L Restoration for any restoration questions and
information.
I hope you enjoy my books as much as I do,
Lindsey
Books for
all Time, Built to Last a Lifetime and
Beyond
Handmade, Hand Bound Leather Books, Journals, Diaries, or Sketchbooks.
Handcrafted in Vermont
by Lindsey Julow
1(802)
372-5537 or email info@booksforalltime.com
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