Grandfather’s Journey (1993) – Handcrafted Book Journal

Created from a 1993 printing of Allen Say’s beloved Grandfather’s Journey, this handcrafted journal honors a timeless story of travel, heritage, and belonging. The quietly powerful cover shows a young traveler standing on the deck of a ship, gazing out at restless waters, perfectly capturing the book’s themes of discovery, longing, and the pull between home and distant horizons.

ALL original pages remain inside the journal, weaving moments from the story into your writing experience. These preserved pages add depth and sentiment, inviting reflection on family history, identity, immigration, and the personal journeys that shape who we become. This journal is especially meaningful for memory keeping, travel reflections, storytelling, and thoughtful everyday writing.

Each journal is hand bound with a bronze metal coil and filled with smooth, acid free writing paper designed for comfortable daily use. Gentle wear from the original 1993 book and the handmade process ensures that no two journals are exactly alike, giving every piece its own quiet character and a tangible connection to a story that continues far beyond the page.

SIZE:  11.75” x 9.5”
1993 Printing

ABOUT OUR JOURNALS

We search for books that have been discarded and give them new life by turning them into one-of-a-kind journals and notebooks

• 72+ journal pages
• 24# acid-free paper
• Entire story included in all kids books, selections for longer novels/texts
• Sturdy antique brass metal coil, allows the journal to lay flat
• Handcrafted with love