The American Boy’s Handy Book — 2018 Upcycled Journal

A lively revival of an outdoor classic, this upcycled journal is created from a 2018 printing of The American Boy’s Handy Book by Daniel Carter Beard. The bright vintage inspired cover hints at the spirit of discovery inside. This handcrafted journal carries over selected pages from the original book that celebrate crafts, nature projects, and timeless make it yourself adventures.

Fresh writing paper is woven between these preserved pages, giving a playful rhythm to your notes and sketches. It feels sturdy, nostalgic, and full of possibility. The kind of journal that sparks ideas the moment it is opened.

A wonderful choice for naturalists, campers, makers, teachers, and anyone who loves a journal with history and heart.

SIZE: 9.25” x 5.75”
2018 Printing

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.

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• 72+ journal pages
• 24# acid-free paper
• Select sections kept in novels and larger texts
• Sturdy metal coil, allows journal to lay flat
• Handcrafted with love