Our Services
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This service involves taking a provided document and creating a complete handmade book from scratch. The document is professionally printed and formatted for proper book layout, then hand-sewn into signatures using traditional bookbinding techniques. A new binding is constructed using high-quality bookbinding materials, with covers that can feature Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) designs based on your specifications, allowing for completely personalized artwork, typography, or aesthetic themes that reflect the document's content or your personal style.
Fanfiction Binding
AUTHOR PERMISSION/PROOF OF AUTHORSHIP REQUIREDThis specialized service transforms digital fanfiction into beautiful physical books. With proper authorization from the author, the text is formatted, printed, and bound into a professional-quality book with custom cover designs that celebrate the story and fandom.
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New Novel Rebind
This service involves purchasing a new book and completely replacing its original cover with a custom design. The original cover and binding are carefully removed while preserving the text block, then a new binding is constructed using high-quality bookbinding materials. The new cover features Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) designs based on your specifications, allowing for completely personalized artwork, typography, or aesthetic themes that differ from the original publisher's design.
Rebind Your Copy of a Novel
This service gives your existing damaged or worn book a complete structural renewal while preserving its original content. The process involves carefully removing the old, deteriorated binding and constructing an entirely new one using high-quality materials and traditional bookbinding techniques. The text block is thoroughly inspected, repaired if needed, and secured within a fresh binding designed for longevity, with custom HTV cover designs available.
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If you have a unique request, please reach out via the Get in Touch button at the top of the page. I’d be more that happy to work with you to make your ideas come to life!
Pricing & Process
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Fill out the order form before ordering
Info gathering: I'll reach out via email to discuss initial details for your project
Consultation: Please book a 30-min consultation so that we can clarify all the details
Estimate: I'll send you a detailed estimate to approve
Deposit: Pay the materials deposit (covers estimated material costs)
Production: I'll create your book (6-10 weeks typical timeline)
Final Payment: You'll receive an invoice for labor hours at $50/hr and any costs
Shipping: Orders ship after full payment is received
ORDERING OPTIONS
Order Direct (Recommended)
Free 30-min consultation (online or in-person)
No sales tax (Montana-based business)
Order via Etsy
$25 consultation fee required ($15 credited toward final cost)
10% markup on services (due to marketplace fees)
Sales tax applies per Etsy's tax collection
Same quality service and Cat Tracks access
Pricing reflects the different costs of each platform while ensuring you receive the same exceptional service regardless of how you order.
MATERIALS DEPOSIT
Through my website: Deposit shows as $500, but don't panic! I'll send a discount code for the actual amount after we discuss details
Through Etsy: I'll create a custom listing for the exact materials cost (includes 10% fee for Etsy's service charges)
RUSH ORDERS
Available for same-month completion with 50% surcharge (limited to 2 per month)
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Every customer gets access to Cat Tracks, our exclusive project tracker! Watch a little cat walk through each step of your book's journey from estimate to doorstep.
What You Get:
Real-time progress updates with walking cat animations
Personal notes and project updates
USPS tracking integration when shipped
Mobile-friendly - check from anywhere
How It Works: After submitting your order form, you'll get a secure link and password (just the part of your email before @). Check anytime to see your book's progress through all production stages.
Want more photos? Just ask! I'm always happy to share additional progress pictures.
Cat Tracks is included free with every order - no more wondering "how's my book coming along?" Try the demo!
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Pricing based on standard suppliers and current material costs. Specialty colors, textures, or sourcing requirements may result in additional material charges, which will be included in your custom estimate.
EDGE TREATMENTS
Solid or speckled edges: $10 + labor
Metallic edges: $15 + labor
Foil edges (gold/silver/copper): $25 + labor
Real gold/silver leaf: Market price + labor
COVER OPTIONS
Alternative leather: $30 (pineapple, cactus, or grape leather)
Genuine leather: $50
Premium leather: Market price
Laser engraved cover: Labor cost
LEATHER COVERS ONLY
Dust jacket: $25 (standard) or $50 (large) + design time
OTHER ADDITIONS
Ribbon bookmark: $10
Ribbon bookmark with charm: $12
Metal book corners: $5
Raised spine bands: $5
LEATHER COVERS ONLY, books over 100 pages
Custom endpapers: $10 + design time
Premium paper & printing: $0.20/sheet + printing time
Dedication: FREE!
PRINT & BIND SERVICES
Typesetting: Labor cost
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Your Original Work: I'm happy to bind anything you've written or created yourself.
Published Books: For any published work that's still under copyright (most books published after 1928), rebinding only. I cannot create new copies of copyrighted material - only work with existing books you own or that I purchase new.
Public Domain Works: Books in the public domain can be printed and bound as new copies.
Fanfiction: I will NOT bind fanfiction unless:
You are the original author and want it for personal use only, OR
You have explicit written permission from the author
Consider my DIY Fanfiction Binding Kit instead!
COMMISSION LIMITS
To maintain work/life balance, I only accept a limited number of custom orders per month. This is my passionate hobby, not my full-time career, so I appreciate your understanding!
QUALITY STANDARDS
Every piece is handmade with care. While I strive for perfection, small human touches are part of the handcraft charm. If there are any significant issues, please reach out - I'll do everything I can to make it right.
Lifetime Warranty: All my work comes with a lifetime warranty against defects.
TIMELINE EXPECTATIONS
Standard timeframe: 6-10 weeks from deposit to completion
Progress updates: Feel free to ask about your project's progress anytime!
Final cost: May vary from estimate depending on actual labor time
Books with lifetimes longer than your TBR list.
Our books are like that loyal friend who always has your back, ready and waiting whenever you need them. Just like a trusty sidekick, our books are tough and dependable, with a lifetime warranty to boot.
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