I AM FAR AWAY - A Curious Journal, Bound in Yellow Goatskin

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4 жыл бұрын

A book bound from much inspiration, stemming from many places. It was born from a fascination of primitive artworks, 15 century binding techniques and our own reimagination of combining different materials. It is a color I've not used before. This book is ancient in a way. Paying homage to the sun, to our ancestors, to our consciousness. "I Am Far Away" because when looking at the book I am not here.
I am astounded at how my father beautifully combined his knowledge of wood and metal on these wonderful fittings. They are made with three layers, the first and last being sterling silver, while the center is a thinned down ebony plank. The color of the patinated and matted silver combines excellently with the dark ebony. The book wouldn't be complete without this set of corners and its clasp, they truly balance the condensed decoration of this bright yellow book. It is something we haven't done before.
Another novelty are the lino printed endpapers, again from an original design and using the handmade paper from the binder. The red arches compliment the red leather highlights such as the saddle-stitched endbands and the complex knot at the end of the spine extension. A reimagining of the medieval girdle book but the extension going from the spine, instead of the covers.
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Пікірлер: 63

@tellis905 Жыл бұрын

I can't even...the beauty , the process, the creativity...is killing me softly. well done.

@katalincsiszar5770 Жыл бұрын

I can't get over how complex and beautiful this is! The videography as well wow...😳🌟

@colinsmith6116 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely craftsmanship Stopan.

@evandrobatista7086 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beauty!

@juliojoyjoy883 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic 👏👏😄😍😍

@flormilenaarcilahincapie2573 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...¡Me encanta!

@Chartaconservation 3 жыл бұрын

This is fabulous

@lightforlittles9350 4 жыл бұрын

I ADMIRE these videos greatly!! So relaxing seeing this art. Thank you so much 🤗

@jimmeridda 4 жыл бұрын

Another fabulous work. I love the printed pages. The silver with ebony works so well.

@Thiscouldbeyou 4 жыл бұрын

Your tooling is just phenomenal.

@OMEGATEAM473 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, the books are beautiful as always. But I am so impressed with how your video editing skills have improved. This is double art. The book and the video. Telling the story of a book. Freaking incredible.

@robertlassiter5808 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the yellow goat skin. IMHO it’s perfect for this book. Thank you for another great visit.

@ViajanteNato 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work

@murrayingledew8943 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!! That's a whole new level of "wow!!!"

@TylersTrying 4 жыл бұрын

Love the editing on this one.

@buckbundy8642 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@andalonds 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@carolinespalmieri5084 4 жыл бұрын

I discovered your channel recently and I'm absolutely in love with your work - and your dad's work too. It is just perfect! I am Brazilian and I really hope someday to be able to see your work in person.

@eyesofthegoddess2967 4 жыл бұрын

This book is one of your best, such details and beautiful craftmanship. Just love the inside of the book with these red pages; looks like you would enter a magical and holy place, and take you on such great voyage to far away places in time and space. The pen is for me the detail that makes the book and writing tool so marvelous. They are unique and the one who will purchase these is truly a lucky and tasteful individual. I wish to own one of your masterpiece someday. Fabulous work as usual my friend. Happy Holidays from Canada Stopan!

@jacektylkowski6842 4 жыл бұрын

Impressive work Stopan, absolutely stunning!!! Congratulations!

@somaisumcanal6942 4 жыл бұрын

Eu pensava que livros assim não eram mais fabricados, encontrar o seu canal foi empolgante e tem me inspirado a me aventurar nessa área. Você é muito bom no que faz, parabéns! 😊

@konstantinoskarasavidis6036 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Really beautiful book. And also a really good video and editing

@MariaPNW 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! I know I keep commenting that on all your journals. But really, I am almost out of words! Thanks for sharing both the beauty and your frustrations (tearing the stitches when you were pounding the first insert into shape) - it makes this amateur feel like I'm in good company!

@Stopan 3 жыл бұрын

Maria, thank you very much for sharing your appreciation! I read through all of your recent comments and am just really glad you feel the way you do, when watching my videos. My best regards to you and wishes of good health! Best of luck with your own bookbinding projects!

@IchigoDeFolie 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ, that's beautiful! I've seen some books, where if you part the edges of the pages to a certain angle, it reveals a picture, almost like a hidden message or something, I think it's called fore-edge painting? Not sure if you've considered doing it before, but I think it would be a great addition to your work!

@fakiirification 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, some of those are amazing. gilt edge when closed, but when open to a certain angle you see an image of a cathedral or some other symbology. does not seem that hard to do on the surface. need to have some sort of jig to hold the pages at that angle so you can paint or draw consistently.

@constanzacarrillo4934 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best :')

@kleinaca1 4 жыл бұрын

This felt like an eternity to watch. In a good way

@CELTICSAVAGE32 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable... I make my own sketchbooks but wow... this video is documenting the making of a masterpiece.

@bbq-blues8664 4 жыл бұрын

A true master! Your videos are actually what originally captured my attention... That being said, I was searching for bookbinding 👍🏻

@noalepsy8531 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s incredible!! Such talent. Such patience. Bravo!!

@vanessahonorato6138 4 жыл бұрын

Nossa, perfeito, maravilhoso! É tudo o q eu queria fazer e que no Brasil não tem valor.. i am far away.... :'(

@carolinespalmieri5084 4 жыл бұрын

Eu descobri esse canal recentemente e eu tô apaixonada e louca para fazer algo assim! (alô de outra brasileira que admira esse trabalho impecável e que em terras tupiniquins infelizmente não é valorizado mesmo :/)

@orev5035 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and masterfully done. Your level of craftsmanship is truly inspiring.

@Stopan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@victoriafranco7827 4 жыл бұрын

I would call it a Master Thank ,awesome work!!!

@aymosb.i.w.alkuhs5969 3 жыл бұрын

Both your work and your videos are ENCHANTING... and the music makes it more BEWITCHING.... Keep up the good work. 👍🏽

@Stopan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@disouinon8455 4 жыл бұрын

Very creative video. Thoroughly enjoying your work. Your fathers work is impressive. So delicate. I looked at your Etsy shop. Very inviting although I could never afford any of your books. Maybe one day. Thank you for showing us your skills.

@sarahkittle 4 жыл бұрын

Dude the amount of skills you have is incredible! I’ve tried some basic book binding before and it’s quite difficult. I hope to try leather working one day but it’s expensive. Beautiful book!!

@Stopan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, Sarah! Wishing you best of luck with any project you have planned in the future!

@valeriacolivoro25 4 жыл бұрын

Bellísimo!

@andreastewart5722 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@Iggypox 4 жыл бұрын

Precious!

@edniz 3 жыл бұрын

Might be my favourite among your works!

@Stopan 3 жыл бұрын

It's really one of our favourites too! At first, I was a bit too shocked of the bright yellow color of the leather and felt uneasy. I'm more used to less signaling colors. Only now am I working on another book that is going to be predominantly yellow again. But this time I'm a bit more prepared for the effect.

@edniz 3 жыл бұрын

@@Stopan I think it worked out wonderfully. Has a very distinct feeling to it that is childish and magical but somehow traditionally beautiful at the same time.

@alexanderthegreatsdad.3831 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing. I wonder what the value of a book like this is.

@nicoynazaentupc 4 жыл бұрын

Your books are gorgeous, i love every one of them..... Can you make a video of how you make your own paper? Best of luck

@jennglow4647 3 жыл бұрын

😃

@Khether0001 4 жыл бұрын

This process is so amazing, but you cut the footage so heavily, I would be so happy to watch a way longer video to get the chance to see you do it all in more detail! But thanks for posting again, excellent craftsmanship!!!

@andifisaid 4 жыл бұрын

HI, DO YOU OFFER A VIDEO HOW TO CREATE THE LEATHER TASSEL KNOT?

@Stopan 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm currently not doing tutorials but I'm sure there are plenty of resources on the subject to be found elsewhere online.

@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit 4 жыл бұрын

Here before there were views. H*ck yeah

@Babialm 3 жыл бұрын

Do you dye the leather yellow yourself? How do you do it?

@Stopan 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Barbara and no, I rarely dye the leather myself. This leather was purchased this way from www.harmatan.co.uk

@teberkarayel2652 3 жыл бұрын

How much is a bookbinding for a book?

@Djoodibooti 4 жыл бұрын

i want.

@85LAETITIA 4 жыл бұрын

Can you send me this one..do you sell it in belgium 🇧🇪?

@Stopan 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm afraid it's already been sold a few months ago but I it's no problem to ship to Belgium. Thank you for the interest!

@85LAETITIA 4 жыл бұрын

@@Stopan if you have any new book with a lot pages small one can you send it to me please cause I really like your works.please let's me know.tkx you

@85LAETITIA 4 жыл бұрын

@@Stopan do you have any magnific book for me with a lot pages or can you do a spacial one for me please not expensif cause I don't have to much money and I am very sick is incurable..like this I can pay it. ?? Tnx you in advance