Loxley Bindings specialises in bespoke leather bookbinding, including custom print-and-bind commissions and the rebinding of existing volumes, produced by hand in the UK for clients worldwide.

Crafting books intended to endure.

At Loxley Bindings, I produce bespoke leather-bound books using traditional bookbinding methods, with an emphasis on durability, proportion, and restraint.

Drawing on historic binding structures while remaining appropriate to contemporary texts, each book is made individually, with careful attention to materials, construction, and long-term use.

Complete Sherlock Holmes Set in Leather
Complete Sherlock Holmes Set in Leather

Handcrafted Leather Books

Custom Print and Bind Editions

A complete print-and-bind service for manuscripts, personal texts, and selected works. Pages are printed, sewn, and bound by hand to produce a cohesive, durable book intended for long-term use and keeping.

Leather Rebinds

Existing volumes are carefully taken down and rebound in leather using traditional structures and archival materials. The aim is to improve durability and handling while respecting the character and integrity of the original book.

I collect rebound editions of the various different editions of Sherlock Holmes stories and this latest edition I just received from Wayne at Loxley Bindings is the Holy Grail of my collection. The quality and workmanship of the rebinding is beautiful beyond all my expectations.

Geoffrey - Washington, USA 🇺🇸

★★★★★