Semesilam: The Eternal Sun by José Gabriel Alegría Sabogal
(PROTOTYPE of the ARTISANAL Ed.)
Creating a hand-bound book prototype, or "dummy," is a labor-intensive and costly process due to the high-quality materials and specialized craftsmanship required. Each prototype is made from scratch, using premium papers, leathers, and threads, which are expensive when purchased in small quantities. The binding process involves hours of careful work—cutting, folding, sewing, and finishing—all done by hand, often taking several days to complete. Unlike mass-produced books, each prototype is a one-of-a-kind piece, which means the costs of materials, labor, and overhead must be covered in the price. These factors, along with the time and skill involved, make hand-bound prototypes more expensive but also highly valuable as unique, high-quality mock-ups.
This book does not come with a slipcase.
6.5 x 9.5 inches.
Hardbound 100pts. Bound in genuine Black Nigerian Goatskin Leather with Raised Bands on the spine.
Bronze foil blocking on rounded spine and on the front and back covers (along with Blind Deboss details on both covers).
Custom, handmade Marbled Endpapers by artisan Freya Scott.
Beige Headbands.
Bound by Ludlow bookbindery in the UK.
240 Blank Pages (Accent Antique Alabaster 150 gsm archive-quality paper.)
Limited to 1 copy.
Comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity
*Can be used as a personal notebook, ritual book, or art books.
Semesilam: The Eternal Sun by José Gabriel Alegría Sabogal
(PROTOTYPE of the ARTISANAL Ed.)
Creating a hand-bound book prototype, or "dummy," is a labor-intensive and costly process due to the high-quality materials and specialized craftsmanship required. Each prototype is made from scratch, using premium papers, leathers, and threads, which are expensive when purchased in small quantities. The binding process involves hours of careful work—cutting, folding, sewing, and finishing—all done by hand, often taking several days to complete. Unlike mass-produced books, each prototype is a one-of-a-kind piece, which means the costs of materials, labor, and overhead must be covered in the price. These factors, along with the time and skill involved, make hand-bound prototypes more expensive but also highly valuable as unique, high-quality mock-ups.
This book does not come with a slipcase.
6.5 x 9.5 inches.
Hardbound 100pts. Bound in genuine Black Nigerian Goatskin Leather with Raised Bands on the spine.
Bronze foil blocking on rounded spine and on the front and back covers (along with Blind Deboss details on both covers).
Custom, handmade Marbled Endpapers by artisan Freya Scott.
Beige Headbands.
Bound by Ludlow bookbindery in the UK.
240 Blank Pages (Accent Antique Alabaster 150 gsm archive-quality paper.)
Limited to 1 copy.
Comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity
*Can be used as a personal notebook, ritual book, or art books.
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