Notes from the studio
The Library
Essays on books, ex libris, and the small ways readers mark the books they keep.
BOOK EMBOSSER
Best Gifts for Book Lovers in 2026
Discover the best gifts for book lovers in 2026, from personalised book embossers to ex libris stamps. Find a gift any reader will treasure.
GUIDE
What Is a Book Embosser? A Beginner's Guide
A book embosser is a small tool that presses a raised, permanent mark into the page. No ink, no fading, no smudging. Here's what it ...
BOOK EMBOSSER
The Best Book Embosser of 2026: A Buyer's Guide
We compared the leading custom book embossers on what actually matters: how the seal looks fifty years from now, how clean the impre...
GUIDE
How to Use a Book Embosser: A Step-by-Step Guide
The press is simple, but small details make the difference between an impression that disappears in a year and one that lasts as long as ...
ESSAY
What Is an Ex Libris Stamp? A Quiet Tradition Worth Reviving
Ex libris is Latin for "from the books of" — a small, lasting seal that turns a shelf of books into a library. A six-hundred-year-o...
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