Your book any size up to 8 1/2 x 11 (no more than 1 inch thick) are cross- stitched into this sturdy and elegant rugged brown "pull-up" leather leather cover which is closed with a strap. The decorative combination running and cross stitching shows on the exposed spine which is wrapped in 100 year old marbled paper. It looks beautiful with gold or blind embossing of a name or monogram.