Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost — Handcrafted Leather Rebound Edition
John Milton’s Paradise Lost transformed into a handcrafted literary artifact.
This edition has been individually rebound in genuine leather and finished by hand to create a substantial collector’s piece worthy of one of the most influential works of English literature.
Designed with an old-world aesthetic, the binding is intended to feel as though it belongs in an ancient private library rather than on a modern bookstore shelf. The leather is carefully worked, colored, aged, and finished by hand, giving each copy its own individual character.

DETAILS
• Genuine leather binding
• Handcrafted and individually finished
• Deep embossed/sculpted leather detailing
• Detailed front, spine, and back
• Hand-aged coloration and finish
• Fully functional reading copy
• Designed for both display and reading
• Each binding is individually made
Natural variations in leather grain, coloration, aging, and surface character are inherent to the handmade process and make every binding unique.

A CLASSIC REIMAGINED AS AN HEIRLOOM
Paradise Lost is a work of extraordinary scale—an epic of rebellion, temptation, the Fall, and humanity’s place between Heaven and Hell.
This binding was created to give the physical book a sense of permanence and presence appropriate to the work within.
It is intended for collectors of John Milton, classic literature, epic poetry, unusual leather bindings, private libraries, and distinctive literary gifts.

Please message me regarding availability, custom commissions, matching volumes, or larger private collections.

INSIDE COVERS (DOUBLURES) — USD $400 PER BOOK
Carry the artwork inside the binding. Add leather to both the front and back inside covers, with customizable interior artwork. Share your ideas so we can discuss the design.

BOOKMARK — USD $100 PER BOOK
Add a matching bookmark to accompany your volume. Include any personalization requests when ordering.

COLOUR AND FINISH
Choose Brown, Green, Red, or a Custom base colour in personalization. Gold and secondary accents are chosen at the maker’s discretion.

SCULPTED DEDICATION PLATE — CAD $200
A highly decorated sculpted dedication plate on the front or back interior cover. Include your dedication wording and preferred placement in personalization. Choose a dedication plate OR leather inside covers (doublures); a bookmark can accompany either.

OPTIONAL SCULPTED LEATHER BOOK CASE — CAD $1,000
A sleeve fitted to this book, covered in elaborate sculpted leather. Choose No case or Add book case.

Choose your interior upgrade, then your optional case. The displayed CAD price includes your selections.