My Most Ambitious Body of Work - The PILLARS Collection

It's long overdue that I pay proper respect to this wonderful collection! I've made a showcase of each of the five books and shed some light on the inspiration and concepts behind the structure and decoration.

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[juliojoyjoy]

Stunning work, my friend, congratulations, wonderful books!!!👏👏😄😄😍😍😍

[aspektx]

"Paying homage in your own particular way."
For me that is the definition of carrying on a tradition.

[pipr]

I am speechless. They are just stunning. Words fail me in expressing how just beautiful they are.

[IchigoDeFolie]

Stopan you mad lad! This has got to be one of my favorites of your work next to the White leather books you've made. Astounding! My temptation to commission your work grows with each video.

[robertandmeri]

such an intellect and deep intelligence... you are the most inspiring bookbinder I have seen. Keep up the good work, you inspire, influence and amaze people all over the world!

[peterbandsholm]

Amazing. I get a great joy out of looking at those beautiful books.

[typheousvenom]

You really deserve much more subscribers! Your work is stunning.

[melissageeo]

Thank you for sharing this. This is honestly such a heartfelt work to have experienced from you. Again thank you.

[brittc]

Just brilliant. stunning. Exceptional. Love you're work from the the plywood shipping to the linen bag to the piece of art on the inside

[guilherminacarvalho]

Gorgeous, each one is a piece of art. Tfs your work.

[ImTash]

god these are beautiful! I'd be terrified to write in them!

[gamingscientist]

Your books are priceless works of art. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

[suziegem]

Amazing that one minute I was watching footage of old protected bibloteque and then I stumbled on your work. You are a pleasure to watch. So relaxed and so yourself. How wonderful that you are preserving tradition but most of all, creating stories and journeys for years to come.

[IsetMeritAmon]

These books are absolutely magnificent. I find it so lovely and touching to realize that, in the process of paying homage to the tradition of old, you have also cemented yourself in its history. I have no doubt that, as time and history continue, you will also be an inspiration and influence to future artists of the craft (I do believe this is a form of art, and you can't convince me otherwise <3). You already are to some of us after all; I have also taken to study bookbinding after watching your videos. I am unaware still about any cemented tradition here in my country (Mexico) that survives, but I will continue to study and do research to try and find something I can, perhaps, pay homage to in the future, like you have. Although I'm not sure I'll ever be as skilled and talented as you are!!

Congratulations on this masterful achievement. I can't imagine what other creations you'll come up with in the future! I wish you prosperity in your work to come!

[sallyrobinson]

Love watching you create and it was lovely to see you in front of the camera! You are an amazing artist.

[gabrielacornelio]

I love your work, I discovered it today and I can not stop watching your art. I hope I can buy one of your artwork one of these days!!!! I hope you continue with this art that I guess are getting lost. Thank you for sharing with us!!!

[yikesonbikes]

Your work, as well as the inspiration for it, is absolutely beautiful - You should be very proud.

[kimjensenable]

All things beautiful are worth the effort. Your work will not go unnoticed.

[OMEGATEAM]

I want you to know sir, your work truly inspires me. You are one of the main reasons why I’ve gotten into bookbinding. I’ve always been fascinated by leather bound books and journals, but I’m not so much of a writer or reader. And ever since I stumbled onto your YouTube channel, I’ve been hooked and have studied bookbinding . It made me realize that I actually like the structure of the book. So far I have made three leather bound journals that I’ve given away as gifts to friends and family and I am very pleased to see how I have progressed. I just want to think you for inspiring me.

[williamkimmel]

Your artwork is exceptional. As for the boxing and linen packaging for shipping, I think it is fantastic. It lends to centuries past. Don't change a thing.
Kim
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