This leather binding was created for “American Gods” and required the production of six stamping dyes.
Props
Our studio has produced work for Hollywood movies, local and American television shows and stage productions. By using the different techniques of bookbinding within the constraints of our hand bookbinding equipment, we create props that are designed and built to the exact specifications of the production. Our most recent works has included pieces for Guillermo del Toro’s “Nightmare Alley”, the Amazon series “American Gods” and Netflix’s “Locke and Key.”
Beyond theatrical props, we often produce prop books for architectural use. Our studio has made at least 1000 'fake' books as decoration for different condominium and hotel lobbies.
Below are some additional examples of props made in our studio.
This tiny antique copy of Life in the Clearings was restored to look like a newly published book for Alias Grace
Two huge bindings for Nightmare Alley
We started with a gilt edge cookbook and rebound it into a sorority ritual book for HOTZONE
A lot of stamping dies!
A massive leather binding in "longstitch" style for Station 11
This debossed binder was designed to hold original scripts for cast and crew.
This chequebook and holder was constructed for the film 'Crimson Peak'
"Fake" books can have their text blocks made from styrofoam. In that way, they weigh next to nothing and are extremely portable. They provide interesting visual detail as they "suggest" what they are clearly mimicking.