HandBooks

Handbooks, many varieties, many uses. Get your Boo one. factsmyth@gmail.com

HandBooks - for field notes

HandBooks, books for your hand. Custom books for notes anytime, anywhere. Fits your life, style and pocket. HandBooks are serviceable, so fill it up, and refill it, the American way. Comes in leather and cloth-bound varieties, suitable for all tastes. $25 for cloth bound, 35 for leather, email me for customs. Ghoom

A Journal

My latest journal is cloth-bound using a vintage geological map for the inside cover. The book is stab-bound for serviceability. When the client has filled the journal, The old notes will be soft-bound for reference and a fresh block will replace it. The Paper is Mohawk in eggshell, and the binding thread is waxed Irish linen. (8 x 5.75") Commission NFS. GHOOM

An Album

Japanese stab bound photo album 12"x13.5

Formatted for Zink Polaroids

Lots of Zink Polaroids

Detail of inside cover and wedding info

My recent commission is a photo album that was formatted to house Zink polaroid Pictures (Google it) Taken at an upcoming wedding. The clients wanted something simple with an "organic" appeal. I chose subtle, neutral tones for the cover cloth then bound the book with a thin hemp cord that wouldn't distract from the whole concept. The inside cover is a hand marbled paper that somehow matched the colors of the wedding invitation (boom).

A Book

Bookcloth hard cover

Inside covers

Marbled paper - detail

Mohawk superfine pages

A Book - $100

Standards and Legitimacy are very important to me. I wanted to create a book that looks like a book; no gimmicks, no fluff, no "flare". I started with my paper of choice, mohawk superfine. This time i opted for cream instead of the bright white variety. Strathmore Charcoal sheets supply a nicely textured pottery green paper, which I used for the inner leaving. The Book is hardcased with black book cloth and adorned with marbled paper I acquired from Bookmakers Inc. in College Park Maryland. This is one of my "stock" books and is for sale. The only thing that is not exactly standard is the dimensions (7.25" x 6"). I like books that are easy to hold. The book is acid-free and bound to be durable. waxed linen and spine reinforcements used for added stability. $100 factsmyth@gmail.com

Patch Somerville - Studio Visitors

This is a painting of me and other friends that patch painted in while I visited him in New Orleans last year. That was one of the best experiences I have had to date. I was there for a week but it felt like a weekend. I ate everything I laid eyes on though it was before i realized that I have a pretty serious gluten intolerance. Please visit www.Patchsomerville.com to see more work.

Giving A Hand To Hands

It's evident that my fascination with hands is real. In retrospect most of my work has a hand or two in it. We are surrounded by what our hands have accomplished. this may seem incredibly obvious but hands are more important than i have the capacity to express. I just want to take a moment to show my appreciation...."thanks guys, sorry for treating you like crap, but we have a lot to do, your Master, GHOOM." Boom.