Typing the text block
My homemade book press - works very well!
The various artifacts in the book - all (except feathers and reproduced documents) authentic antiques. The card is a scan of his actual business card, and the folded paper in the back is his family's census record from 1920
Putting together the pieces
Adding the photos
The boards. Poor lighting, but they're burgundy velvet with black satin endpapers.
The scary binding process.
Finished product!
Colophon
