“Coptic binding or Coptic sewing comprises methods of bookbinding employed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, and used from as early as the 2nd century AD to the 11th century.The term is also used to describe modern bindings sewn in the same style.

Coptic bindings, the first true codices, are characterised by one or more sections of parchment, papyrus, or paper sewn through their folds, and (if more than one section) attached to each other with chain stitch linkings across the spine, rather than to the thongs or cords running across the spine that characterise European bindings from the 8th century onwards. In practice, the phrase "Coptic binding" usually refers to multi-section bindings, while single-section Coptic codices are often referred to as "Nag Hammadi bindings", after the 13 codices found in 1945 which exemplify the form.” taken from Wikipedia.

Coptic bindings are perfect for sketch book and travel journals as they are light weight and also open completely flat. Each one has been made using the same high quality materials and papers that i use on the rest of my books.

All endpapers are sourced from incredibly talented designers and are not the work of Woodle Books. Marble papers and splatter papers are from Jemma Lewis marble papers, Other designs are from Lagom ,who have sourced and work closely with a wide range of amazing designers and artists like Hanna Werning, Molly Eagan, Kelly Hyatt and Noi Papers for most of the naked ladies dancing or eating donuts.