I am currently working on a project that needs to be made using VEGAN materials only. Since this is a very large, unique and important book (to the client, at least) I have decided to make a Medieval structure. I’ve made several in the past and they feature in The British Library. However, even the supports in these structures are usually leather. I could not even make my ’usual‘ Springback account book structure, since the spine must be made using animal glue. I wonder if anyone had experience using the ‘vegan’ leathers such as those made from mushroom and pineapple? (yes that does sound weird, but true).

Hello, I am a bookbinder working in Scotland. I mainly use leather in making books, but also work with other craftsmen (like Jewellers, knife makers, etc.) who need fine leatherwork. Since the start of book construction, leather has featured in many aspects of the structure, not only coverings, but thongs, spine linings, and end banding. My website shows the type of work that I do (www.laurawest.com)