Where can I get another perfect, leather-bound journal?  I found the
perfect journal for my notes and musings.  Its soft, durable, looks
good, and is just the right size.  However, I cannot find a place to
buy another one.  I want another one just like it if possible.  On the
inside back cover, it has a logo with this brand "Art Works Intl,
Inc." made in Korea.  The ISBN # is 1-57938-061-1

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 17 May 2006 09:27 PDT

Hello kverde-ga,

The logo information and ISBN didn't lead to a quick identification 
of the journal you're looking for. Please expand on your description
of your desired journal.

How big is it -- dimensions and number of pages? What is "just the
right size"? Do you want a lined or unlined journal? What color cover
and paper do you prefer? What type of leather -- smooth, textured,
embellished, etc.?

It would be very helpful if you would upload a picture to show us
exactly what the "perfect, leather-bound journal" looks like. Here's a
site you can use to share your pictures with us.

http://www.photobucket.com

I look forward to your clarification.

~ czh ~

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Clarification of Question by kverde-ga on 26 May 2006 14:03 PDT

6.75" X 4.5" Approx 180 pages (or 360 if you count front and back). 
The pages are lined.  The outside paper edges are gold.  The front of
the leather cover has a navigational compass-like design stamped in
it--its subtle and stylish.  It has a leather tab from the back cover
that tucks into a small belt-loop on the front cover.  It has a black
page-finder ribbon.  The spine has 3 sets of pairs of gold lines.  The
bottom of the spine has an image of what looks like a church or small
town (also in gold lines).

Images here:
http://www.verdatum.com/images/gal/index.php?gallery=Perfect%20Journal

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 01 Jun 2006 03:17 PDT

These are not the exact size you ask for, but they sure are beautiful!
http://mystic-caravan.com/leather.htm

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 01 Jun 2006 17:34 PDT

Hello kverde-ga,

I, too, have strong preferences in the types of journals I like. It
seems that the journal you described is no longer available. I browsed
through dozens of websites and I can provide you with links to several
journals that I think might be to your liking as well as online stores
where you can continue your explorations. Will this meet your needs?

I look forward to your clarification.

~ czh ~

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Clarification of Question by kverde-ga on 04 Jun 2006 07:26 PDT

Another journal that is very close would meet my needs and I would
consider this answered.  Specifically, "understated" design, soft
leather (bends, is not "stiff"), durable, similar size, and reasonable
cost and availability.

Thanks for your time.

Hello kverde-ga,

It?s frustrating when you can?t find your favorite personal or
household item because it has been discontinued. I?m sorry I couldn?t
locate any trace of the exact journal you describe. There are dozens
of stationery, office supply and other specialty stores that offer  a
huge variety of journals. Below I?ve listed the ones that look like a
close match for the journal style you?re trying to locate.

I?ve tried to find journals that meet all your criteria. The journals
I?m listing have most/all of the features you asked for. In some cases
I couldn?t tell whether a journal was hard or soft covered or ruled or
unlined. The price of the journals also ranges from $25 to over $100.
I didn?t know what price you considered ?reasonable.?

I trust that you will be able to find something suitable from the
variety of journals I?ve listed. Many of the websites I?ve included
also offer many other journals in addition to the one I?m suggesting
for you. Be sure to browse the pages to explore the possibilities.

I trust that you will find a new ?perfect? leather bound journal to
replace the one that?s no longer available.

Wishing you well in your quest.

~ czh ~



http://www.giftsforprofessionals.com/92599907-735-3.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/metrographics_1899_126035881
Name: Women's Leather Writer's Journal
Item #: 92599907-735-3
Understated design: Simple black leather (available in other colors)
Soft leather: ?harness hide leather jacket?
Cover/spine embossed: ?Journal? in simple text
Loop closing: yes
Bookmark ribbon: yes
Durable: yes
Size: 8 1/2" x 6" x 1/2"
Pages: 160, cream, lined, gilt edged
Price: $70
Availability: Order online

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http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/details_journals_us.asp?CategoryID=1&RangeID=1&StyleID=2&ProductID=7&DesignID=225
Name: Large English Bridle Leather Journal
Item #: 13932
Understated design: Black (other colors available) simple, clean lines, elegant
Soft leather: ?finest natural grain calfskin? 
Cover/spine embossed: No, Luxury padded cover 
Loop closing: No 
Bookmark ribbon: Aspinal signature contrasting thick ribbon.
Durable: Yes
Size: 8? x 6?
Pages # and style: 144 pages, gold gilded, unlined/plain pages
Price: $75
Availability: In stock. DHL delivery to US or Canada.

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http://www.spamarket.net/item.asp?id=46&cat=13&brand=&coll=&sale=&type=&pos=
Name: Cavallini & Co. Roma Lussa Leather Journal
Catalog No:SM-JL-RL
Understated design: Black (other colors available), simple design
Soft leather: Yes
Cover/spine embossed? No
Loop closing: ?flap and tie wraps around the journal to hold it closed?
Bookmark ribbon: No
Durable: Yes
Size: 5? x 7?
Pages # and style: 175 pages, ivory, plain/unlined, marbled edges
Price: $57
Availability: Order online

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http://www.mallcarts.com/vdir/vitem/AM-LC016
http://www.ushist.com/props/writing-equipment_paper-journals.htm
http://www.nauticalhome.com/products/tfholding/authentic_models/LC016.jpg
Name: Authentic Models Leather Covered Journals
Item #: LC016
Understated design: Black, red leather tie (other colors too)
Soft leather: ?Handcrafted buffalo leather?
Cover/spine embossed:
Loop closing: leather wrap tie
Bookmark ribbon: Yes
Durable: Yes
Size: 6.75" x 5? x .75?
Pages # and style: 96 pages, marble end papers, gilt edges
Price: $25
Availability: Several online stores

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http://www.exaclairinc.com/leather_journals.html
Name: Mignon Luxury Leather Pocket Diary
Item #: M8934
Understated design: Clean and simple design
Soft leather: ?Smooth and supple calfskin?
Cover/spine embossed: No
Loop closing: Belt buckle and gold plated pen 
Bookmark ribbon: Yes
Durable: Yes
Size: 4? x 5.5?
Pages # and style: 192 sheets, ivory, lined paper
Price: Not shown
Availability: See directory for retail stores

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http://www.jennibick.com/leather-journals.html
http://www.jennibick.com/venetian-journal.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/jennibick02568_1897_131896254
Name: Venetian Embossed Journal
Item #: W302
Understated design: Black, simple design
Soft leather: Soft cover leather journal
Cover/spine embossed: Classical embossed pattern.
Loop closing: No
Bookmark ribbon: No 
Durable: Yes
Size: 5? x 7?
Pages # and style: 144 pages, ivory, lined paper
Price: $36
Availability: Order online

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http://sitebuilder.securenetshop.com/scribesdelight/journals
http://sitebuilder.securenetshop.com/scribesdelight/inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=220
Name: Kid Leather Journal - Medium
Item #:
Understated design: Black and other colors. Simple and elegant.
Soft leather: Classic smooth or textured Moroccan leather
Cover/spine embossed: Simple embossed design on cover
Loop closing: No
Bookmark ribbon: Yes
Durable: Yes
Size: 5 1/2? x 8?
Pages # and style: 224 pages, gilt edged, lined or unlined
Price: $69
Availability: Order online

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http://kschweizer.com/
http://sitebuilder.securenetshop.com/scribesdelight/journals
Name: Mediovalis Leather Journal 
Item #:
Understated design: Black and other colors, simple design
Soft leather: Italian leather
Cover/spine embossed: No
Loop closing: Wrap tie closing
Bookmark ribbon: No
Durable: Yes
Size: 5? x 7?
Pages # and style: 120 pages
Price: ?Starting at: $34.00?
Availability: Order online

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http://www.leatherjournals-accessories.com/leather-bound-journals.html
Name:
Item #:
Understated design:
Soft leather:
Cover/spine embossed
Loop closing:
Bookmark ribbon:
Durable: 
Size: 6.75" X 4.5"
Pages # and style: 
Price:
Availability:


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