Glass eyes with borders of ancient runes or fantasy scripts, stitches,
hinges and clasps.
Book
A4+ - 544 pages. Black leather cut and resewn with
thonging. Oxford hollow back, red headbands, four tapes, reinforced
board cover. French joint ensures easy opening. Four coiled gold
snakes - one in each outside corner - two gold snakes on silver
slab running down side. Four silver fingers on spine. Gold claw
with silver nails on back forms part of hinged clasp - Celtic knot
work domino on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front set with
amber - attaches to front with stud. Oval on clasp encircles blue
glass eye. Parchment inside, sewn in French style with four reinforcing
ribbons. Blue marble endpapers.
Commission: Brigitte Winton (Adelaide, Australia) Apr 1996 - 29
Aug 1996
'Book' (Snakes A5)
A5 - 312 pages. Black cow leather cut and resewn
with kangaroo thonging. Hidden black elephant hide paper beneath
cover. Front and back covers feature coiled gold snakes in each
outside corner and a gold snake on a silver and gold slab running
down the side. Four silver fingers on spine. Gold claw with silver
nails on back forms part of hinged clasp - Celtic knotwork domino
on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front set with blue glass.
Oval on clasp encircles blue glass eye, hand made using a technique
to reflect available light. The book is sewn in French style with
two reinforcing ribbons and spinal insert. Special blue headbands.
Black satin tasselled bookmark. Deep blue elephant hide endpapers.
Cover: 158mm W x 220mm H (6.25 x 8.68in).
Page: 148mm W x 210mm H (5.88 x 8.25in). Weight: 0.872kg (1.92lb).
International Order: Liz Tomlin (Texas) 08 Dec 2005 - 23 Mar 2006
'Book' (Blue)
A4+ - 544 pages. Hand dyed turquoise-blue kangaroo
leather, cut and resewn with handmade silver kangaroo thonging.
Oxford hollow back, red headbands, four tapes. Four coiled silver
snakes - one in each outside corner - two silver snakes on silver
slab running down side. Four silver fingers on spine. Silver claw
with silver nails on back forms part of hinged clasp - Celtic knotwork
domino on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front set with amber
cabachon. Oval on clasp encircles amber eye. Black satin tasselled
bookmark. Blue elephant hide endpapers.
Cover: 235mm W x 320mm H (9.25 x 12.60in).
Page: 225mm W x 310mm H (8.85 x 12.20in). Weight: 2.820kg (6.22lb).
International Order: Toni Bowe (Milton Keynes, England) 12 Dec 2002
- 02 Mar 2003
Book of Shadows
A4+ - 544 pages. Specifically created for use as
a witches hand made Book of Shadows (BoS) or Grimoire. Hand dyed
blue kangaroo leather with hand cast and carved pewter designs.
Coiled snake in each corner (four in total) and two pewter snake
panels running down the side. Main feature is a deep red amber eye,
hand made using a technique to reflect available light. The eye
is circled by a pewter oval set with an amber cabachon.
The Egyptian-bead style oval forms part of a hinged
two-piece lockable book clasp. The lock is engraved with Celtic
knotwork designs and unlocks with a steel key. The clasp continues
to the back cover which features a hand cast pewter claw with silver
nails.
The spine of the book features four pewter fingers
and a hand carved Triquetra (or Triqueta). The Triquetra was made
famous by the TV series 'Charmed' and is a Celtic symbol of the
triple Goddess (maid, mother, and crone). It can also represent
mind, body, and soul, as well as the three domains of Earth - land,
sea, and sky. A circle binds the three together as one.
The book is sewn in French style with four reinforcing
ribbons, Oxford hollow back and spinal insert. Black satin tasselled
bookmark, red headbands. Blue elephant hide endpapers.
Cover: 240mm W x 320mm H (9.25 x 12.60in).
Page: 225mm W x 310mm H (8.85 x 12.20in). Weight: 3.780kg (8.33lb).
International Order: Lorraine Parkes (Wolverhampton, England) 16
Mar 2003 - 07 Apr 2005
'Book' (Black)
A4 - 312 pages. Black leather cut and resewn with
thonging (kangaroo). Three tapes, hidden black mulberry paper beneath
cover. Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer corners, Celtic
knotwork panel running down side. Silver claw with silver nails
on back forms part of hinged clasp - square Celtic knotwork domino
on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front with simple knot design.
Oval on clasp encircles blue glass eye. Black satin tasselled bookmark.
Black mulberry leaf endpapers with mica flakes.
International Order: Lisa Y. Rush, Merlin's Magic (New Jersey)
28 Jun 2002 - 06 Aug 2002
'Book' (Black II)
A4 - 312 pages. Black leather cut and resewn with
thonging (kangaroo). Three tapes, hidden black prisma paper beneath
cover. Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer corners, Celtic
knotwork panel running down side. Silver claw with silver nails
on back forms part of hinged clasp - MF monogram domino on side,
Egyptian-bead style oval on front with DD knot design. Oval on clasp
encircles red glass eye. MF monogram repeated on spine. The book
is sewn in French style with three reinforcing ribbons and spinal
insert. Red headbands. Black satin tasselled bookmark. Black gold milano
endpapers.
Cover: 220mm W x 309mm H (8.66 x 12.17in).
Page: 210mm W x 297mm H (8.25 x 11.75in). Weight: 1.433kg (3.16lb).
International Order: Dena Dernbach (New York) 27 Dec 2004 - 29
Jan 2005
'Book' (Black III)
A4 - 312 pages. Black leather cut and resewn with
thonging (kangaroo). Three tapes, hidden black prisma paper beneath
cover. Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer corners, Celtic
knotwork panel running down side. Silver claw with silver nails
on back forms part of hinged clasp, Egyptian-bead style oval on
front with Inguz Viking rune design which also forms a
mirrored KK monogram. Oval on clasp encircles red glass eye. The
book is sewn in French style with three reinforcing ribbons and
spinal insert. Red headbands. Black satin tasselled bookmark.
Black gold milano endpapers.
Cover: 220mm W x 309mm H (8.66 x 12.17in).
Page: 210mm W x 297mm H (8.25 x 11.75in). Weight: 1.453kg (3.20lb).
International Order: Kelly Kirby (Arizona) 17 Dec 2005 - 02 Mar
2006
'Book' (Black IV)
A4 - 312 pages. Black leather cut and resewn with
thonging (kangaroo). Hidden black prisma paper beneath cover.
Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer corners, Celtic knotwork
panel running down side. Silver claw with silver nails on back
forms part of hinged clasp, Egyptian-bead style oval on front
with complex knot and ring design. Oval on clasp encircles red
glass eye. The book is sewn in French style with three reinforcing
ribbons and spinal insert. Red headbands. Black satin tasselled
bookmark. Black gold milano endpapers.
Cover: 220mm W x 309mm H (8.66 x 12.17in).
Page: 210mm W x 297mm H (8.25 x 11.75in). Weight: 1.469kg (3.24lb).
International Order: Reggie Blanchard (New York) 18 Aug 2006 -
22 Sep 2006
'Book' (Black A5)
A5 - 312 pages. Black cow leather cut and resewn
with kangaroo thonging. Hidden black elephant hide paper beneath
cover. Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer corners, Celtic
knotwork panel running down side. Silver claw with silver nails
on back forms part of hinged clasp - square Celtic knotwork domino
on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front with lantern knot design.
Oval on clasp encircles red glass eye, hand made using a technique
to reflect available light - the eye has a slit-shaped pupil. The
book is sewn in French style with two reinforcing ribbons and spinal
insert. Red headbands. Black satin tasselled bookmark. Black and
silver 3D endpapers.
Cover: 158mm W x 220mm H (6.25 x 8.68in).
Page: 148mm W x 210mm H (5.88 x 8.25in). Weight: 0.764kg (1.68lb).
International Order: Devon Rondeau (Manitoba, Canada) 11 Jun 2005
- 22 Aug 2005
'Book' (Brown)
A4 - 308 pages. Brown leather cut and resewn with
handmade thonging (kangaroo). Three tapes, hidden black mulberry
paper beneath cover. Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer
corners, Celtic knotwork panel running down side. Copper claw
with silver nails on back forms part of hinged clasp - square
Celtic knotwork domino on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front
with simple knot design. Oval on clasp encircles green glass eye.
Black satin tasselled bookmark. Burgundy endpapers with wild gold
design.
International Order: Lisa Y. Rush, Merlin's Magic (New Jersey)
28 Jun 2002 - 06 Aug 2002
'Book' (Brown A5)
A5 - 312 pages. Brown leather cut and resewn with
handmade thonging (oiled kangaroo). Two tapes, hidden black mulberry
paper beneath cover. Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer
corners, Celtic knotwork panel running down side. Copper claw
with silver nails on back forms part of hinged clasp - square
Celtic knotwork domino on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front
with simple knot design. Oval on clasp encircles blue glass eye.
Black satin tasselled bookmark. Burgundy endpapers with wild gold
design.
International Order: Mike James (Texas) 23 Aug 2002 - 15 Sep 2002
'Book' (Brown Goat A5)
A5 - 312 pages. Brown antique finished goat leather
cut and resewn with handmade thonging (oiled kangaroo). Two tapes,
hidden black elephant hide paper beneath cover. Two Celtic tri-knots
with rings in outer corners, Celtic knotwork panel running down
side. Copper claw with silver nails on back forms part of hinged
clasp - square Celtic knotwork domino on side, Egyptian-bead style
oval on front with adapted Arabic design. Oval on clasp encircles
blue glass eye. Black satin tasselled bookmark. Gold elephant
hide endpapers.
Commission: Katherine Nestor (Adelaide, Australia) 06 Jan 2004 - 11 Jun 2004
'Book' (White)
A4 - 312 pages. White goat leather cut and resewn
with black thonging (kangaroo). Three tapes, hidden black mulberry
paper beneath cover. Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer corners,
Celtic knotwork panel running down side. Gold claw with silver nails
on back forms part of hinged clasp - square Celtic knotwork domino
on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front with simple design. Oval
on clasp encircles blue glass eye. Black satin tasselled bookmark.
Blue elephant hide endpapers.
International Order: Scott Reynolds (Georgia) 13 May 2003 - 20 Jun 2003
'Book' (White A5)
A5 - 312 pages. White goat leather cut and resewn
with black thonging (kangaroo). Two tapes, hidden black mulberry
paper beneath cover. Two Celtic tri-knots with rings in outer corners,
Celtic knotwork panel running down side. Gold claw with silver nails
on back forms part of hinged clasp - square Celtic knotwork domino
on side, Egyptian-bead style oval on front with simple knot design.
Oval on clasp encircles blue glass eye. Black satin tasselled bookmark.
Blue elephant hide endpapers.
International Order: Allison Lane (Florida) 15 Dec 2002 - 10 Jan 2003
Eye VI - Egyptian II
A6 - 240 pages. Black suede, amber glass eye with
gold Egyptian/Celtic border. Black endpapers with goldleaf.
Order: HangUp 09 Apr 1999 - 03 May 1999
Eye VII - Sauron
A6 - 240 pages. Black suede, amber glass eye with
glow-in-the-dark background. Fantasy script from J.R.R. Tolkein's
Lord of the Rings. White mango leaf endpapers.
Order: HangUp 07 Jul 1999 - 08 Aug 1999
Eye VIII - Silmarillion
A6 - 240 pages. Black suede, green glass eye with
green and gold border with fantasy script from J.R.R. Tolkein's
Silmarillion. White mango leaf endpapers.
Order: HangUp 12 Oct 1999 - 22 Nov 1999
Eye IX - Egyptian III
A6 - 240 pages. Black suede, amber glass eye with
gold Egyptian/Celtic border. Black endpapers with goldleaf.
International Order: Priscilla Gandara (Texas) 28 Jun 2001 - 25 Aug 2001
Eye X - Sorceric
A6 - 240 pages. Black suede, green glass eye with
gold Sorceric text and green border. Banana leaf endpapers.
Medieval Festival: 06 Feb 2002 - 25 Mar 2002
Gift: Louise Lindon (Adelaide, Australia) 26 Feb 2005
Eye XI - High Priestess A5
A5 - 312 pages. Black suede, double thickness back
cover and semi-flesh spine. Bass relief cover plate showing High
Priestess tarot card. Small blue eye in headress glows in the dark.
Gold Egyptian/Celtic border. Grey/green elephant hide endpapers.
Commission: Alex B. Crowther (Sydney, Australia) 25 Sep 2002 - 03 Nov 2002
Eye XII - Egyptian IV
A6 - 240 pages. Black suede, amber glass eye with
gold Egyptian/Celtic border. Blue elephant hide endpapers.
International Order: John DeJordy (Massachusetts) 18 Mar 2003 - 02 Apr 2003
Eye XIII - Xenntybex
A6 - 240 pages. High quality black suede with blue
glass eye, hand made using a technique to reflect available light.
The eye is surrounded by a Latin text border in gold with irridescent
blue lines. This book has lined parchment pages and is sewn in
French style with a spinal insert. Special gold headbands. Black
gold milano endpapers.
Cover: 113mm W x 159mm H (4.45 x 6.26in).
Page: 105mm W x 148mm H (4.13 x 5.88in). Weight: 0.357kg (0.79lb).
International Order: Tom Smith (California) 20 Sep 2006 - 01 Nov
2006
Eye XIV - Egyptian V
A6 - 240 pages. High quality black suede with amber glass eye,
hand made using a technique to reflect available light. The eye is surrounded by
a gold Egyptian/Celtic border with knotwork herons and irridescent blue
designs. In Celtic lore the Heron was associated with birth
and the creation of life - its Welsh name Creyr literally means
"creator". In Egyptian mythology the heron (Benu) is the sun bird, the
ba or soul of Re, and symbolises the rise of life heralding a new period
of wealth and fertility. The Benu is described as "the one who came into
being by himself". The book is sewn in French style
and has a spinal insert. Red headbands. Black and gold 3D endpapers.
Cover: 113mm W x 159mm H (4.45 x 6.26in).
Page: 105mm W x 148mm H (4.13 x 5.88in). Weight: 0.337kg (0.74lb).
International Order: Reina Soto (California) 06 Apr 2007 -
20 Jun 2007
