About the cover:

Full French binding Dark blue Oasis goatskin leather with wavy, vertical leather overlays on the front and back covers and spine, also made of Oasis goatskin leather in blue, light green, green and black. On each cover, 8 vertical, wave-shaped lines of large gold dots; hand-stitched headband, three-sided motif cut; mirror made of green Oasis goat leather bord-à-bord, a line of gold dots vertically across the mirror, fly leaf made of moss green suede with two decorative printed pages. Solid folding case covered with dark blue Arbelav, lined with light green suede. Case inserted into sturdy, simple slipcase covered with brownish natural fabric.

About the content:

A selection of poems on the theme of Water, illustrated by various artists. Copy no. 127 of 150 copies for Designer-Book-binder.org.uk. Editions Incline Press, Oldham, UK, 2008.

This work is a limited edition, artistically illustrated collection of poems published in 2008 by Incline Press in Oldham, Great Britain. This edition, numbered (No. 127 of 150), was published for Designer Bookbinders, an organisation dedicated to the art of bookbinding. The collection focuses on water in its many forms and symbolic meanings.

About the artist: Dominic Riley is a British bookbinder, restorer and lecturer known for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design bindings. He trained at the London College of Printing and worked with renowned bookbinders Roger Powell and Peter Waters, who introduced him to the art of book restoration.

Riley combines traditional techniques with modern aesthetic approaches in his work, creating unique and award-winning works of book art. An active member of the Society of Bookbinders and Fellow of the Designer Bookbinders, he lectures worldwide, gives workshops and promotes the art of bookbinding. His works are represented in prestigious collections and contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage. He participates with great success in competitions and exhibitions."