High Class Booker Materials/Price List

1. Textblock

Arches 120 gsm. Media: watercolor, Sharpie marker, pen and ink drawing, etc. Made in France from 100% cotton rag, with a noticeable linen laid surface. Finished book size is approximately 6.5 x10”. Base price: $135.

Arches 85 gsm. Media: gel pens, roller ball, pastels, pen and ink drawing, etc. Made in France, 100% cotton rag, hand-laid paper. Finished book: approximately 6.5 x 10”. Base price: $125.

Hahnemühle Ingres 100 gsm. Media: gel pens, roller ball, pastels, pen and ink, etc. Colors: rose, antique, or white. Made in Germany since 1584. Mould-made deckle and surface. Finished size: approximately 6.5 x 9.5”. Base Price: $95.

Mohawk Superfine 80 gsm. Media: ball point, pastels, pencil. Italian, made in USA. Finish: smooth with a faux deckle. Size: approximately 6.5 x 9”. Base price: $75.

2. Board Wrap

Japanese Washi silk-screened papers (included in the base price)

Hand-marbled papers from various world artists (+$10)

Vintage Papers (maps, nautical and aeronautical charts, blueprints, etc.) (+$10)

3. Spine Covering

Book Cloth (included in the base price)
half-cloth (corners covered) (+$5, total $5)

Genuine sheepskin or pigskin (+$15)
half-leathered in pig (+$15, total $30)

Genuine goatskin or calfskin (+$20)
half-leathered in goat (+$20, total $40)

Raised cord spine (available in goatskin and pigskin only) (+$5)

4. Talisman

Our books include a good luck charm in their covers. We stock a variety of world coins, American and European medallions, and some novelty items. You are also welcome to supply your own talisman; it can be up to 2.75 inches in diameter and not more than ¼” thick. Send inquiries about talismans to Rai@bsu.edu.

N.B. All books include archival book board, endbands, book mark, hand stitching, and colophon information describing the materials used in the book.

To get started, email me at Rai@bsu.edu