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New Patterns Available for Softcover Journals

2/15/2023

NEW PATTERNS AVAILABLE
SOFTCOVER BLANK JOURNALS

There are now 12 patterns available for covers for hand sewn softcover blank journals. I hope you find one you love!

Select the pattern you prefer and choose from Blue, Gold, or Ivory parchment for the interior and I'll sew you a book!

These books are 4x5 inch pocket sized, 48 pages.

$10 SHIPPING INCLUDED to a US address.

Thank you for supporting my small business. Each purchase helps keep the lights on for another month. It's appreciated.

Hand Sewn Softcover Blank Journal

$15.00

A hand sewn softcover single signature blank journal with parchment interior.

4x5 inch pocket sized book.

48 pages.

Select from 12 Cover patterns

Select from 3 Parchment color options for the interior

Get a hand made book just how you want it. No two alike.

NEW - Softcover Journals

2/4/2023

SOFTCOVER JOURNALS

I'm excited to announce the official release of the softcover journals in the Moran Press store. These hand sewn books are offered in two sizes:

4x5 INCH POCKET SIZED
5X8 INCH STANDARD SIZED

There are three parchment color options for the interior:

BLUE
GOLD
IVORY

I make the covers by gluing decorative paper to a thick piece of cardstock. There's quite the assortment of decorative paper, no two journals alike. If you see a cover that strikes your fancy, be sure to message me on social media and I'll let you know if I have it in stock.

These hand sewn journals are being sold at an introductory price of $10 SHIPPING INCLUDED to a US Address.

I thank you all for the continued support of my small business. It's not easy selling hand made craft books or fiction. I couldn't do it without you.

Stop by the store. See the latest books I've made. Thanks again for supporting small business.

Hand Sewn Softcover Blank Journal

$15.00

A hand sewn softcover single signature blank journal with parchment interior.

4x5 inch pocket sized book.

48 pages.

Select from 12 Cover patterns

Select from 3 Parchment color options for the interior

Get a hand made book just how you want it. No two alike.

Making a Case Cover - A Story in Photos

1/31/2023

MAKING A CASE COVER
FOR SOFTCOVER JOURNAL
PHOTOS

Follow the process of assembling and gluing a case cover for softcover journal - shown in photos. The most important thing to this process is to double and triple check the measurements!

PURCHASE A HAND MADE BOOK

Each book 100% made by hand.
Hand cut paper.
Hand sewn.
No two exactly alike - each with its own quirks and personality.

Place an order in the online store and I'll get working to sew you a book!

Hand Sewn Softcover Blank Journal

$15.00

A hand sewn softcover single signature blank journal with parchment interior.

4x5 inch pocket sized book.

48 pages.

Select from 12 Cover patterns

Select from 3 Parchment color options for the interior

Get a hand made book just how you want it. No two alike.

HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BLANK BOOKS

$25.00 - $35.00

CUSTOM MADE

HARDCOVER

BLANK BOOKS

MADE TO ORDER

ALL HARDCOVERS ARE 80 PAGES

(LONGER HARDCOVERS BY REQUEST ONLY)

HARDCOVER

HAND SEWN

HAND CUT PAPER

HAND SANDED EDGES

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS

BOOK CLOTH COVERS AVAILABLE

CURRENLY ONLY THREE COLORS FOR COVER IN STOCK

CHOCOLATE BROWN

NAVY BLUE

GRAY

(PICTURED)

INTERIOR PAPER

24 LB PARCHMENT (INTENDED FOR WRITING/SKETCHING)

BLUE

GOLD

IVORY

65 LB CARDSTOCK (INTENDED FOR ART AND WRITING)

WHITE

MAKE YOUR CUSTOM SELECTIONS FROM THE DROP DOWN MENUS.

or email

MoranPressGroup@gmail.com

AVAILABLE BOOK CLOTH COLORS

12/21/2022

AVAILABLE BOOK CLOTH COVERS

THREE BOOK CLOTH COLORS AVAILABLE
NAVY BLUE
CHOCOLATE
GRAY

HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BLANK BOOKS

$25.00 - $35.00

CUSTOM MADE

HARDCOVER

BLANK BOOKS

MADE TO ORDER

ALL HARDCOVERS ARE 80 PAGES

(LONGER HARDCOVERS BY REQUEST ONLY)

HARDCOVER

HAND SEWN

HAND CUT PAPER

HAND SANDED EDGES

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS

BOOK CLOTH COVERS AVAILABLE

CURRENLY ONLY THREE COLORS FOR COVER IN STOCK

CHOCOLATE BROWN

NAVY BLUE

GRAY

(PICTURED)

INTERIOR PAPER

24 LB PARCHMENT (INTENDED FOR WRITING/SKETCHING)

BLUE

GOLD

IVORY

65 LB CARDSTOCK (INTENDED FOR ART AND WRITING)

WHITE

MAKE YOUR CUSTOM SELECTIONS FROM THE DROP DOWN MENUS.

or email

MoranPressGroup@gmail.com

#Fiction - KING INCEL - LORD OF THE TROLLS

12/3/2022

KING INCEL
LORD OF THE TROLLS

Amid the din of thunderous applause, King Incel appeared on the stage. He waved a hand in acknowledgement and waited for the cheers to subside. As the crowd settled into their seats, a voice cut through the talking and scuffling of chairs.

“We love you, King Incel!”

A fresh round of enthusiastic clapping swept over the crowd. King Incel smiled and held up both hands for silence. In moment, the room became quiet and still.

“Dear friends. I stand before you today a happy man.”

Scattered cheers and whispers, but King Incel motioned once again for silence.

“I was once the richest man in the world. All the finest things in life were thrown at my feet. Champagne, boats, planes, and yes, horses.

Laughter and pointing from the crowd.

“I will not deny that the accoutrements of success gave pleasure. In some ways, I miss parts of the life that came with fame and fortune. It’s sad to no longer possess horses to trade for goods and services.
More laughter from the crowd.

“Indeed, being the richest man in the world had its perks. I will not lie about that, but something was missing. The money became everything, dictating my every action. I could no longer be myself.”

Hushed murmurs and nods of approval. King Incel smiled.

“More than 400 years ago, Hamlet uttered the immortal advice, “To thine own self be true.”

“Actually…” a voice from the crowd said, but a thousand stares cut the speaker to pieces, and he could not continue.

“When forced to choose between being the richest man in the world and speaking my mind, it wasn’t a difficult decision. It wasn’t hard to pick a side. I chose FREEDOM!” King Incel roared the final word, bringing forth a raucous round of cheering as the crowd stood as one and chanted FREEDOM. FREEDOM!

“To be or not to be free, that is the question. Whether it’s nobler to be rich and famous, following rules and mores of society, or to throw off all the expectations and tyranny to be truly free.”

Aside from Mr. Actually, every man in the room screamed their approval.

“I chose to be free and urge you to follow me. But how, Aye there’s the rub.”

The crowd sat again, waiting for King Incel to continue.

"Society tells you what not to say and how to act. Pages upon pages of rules to follow, people not to offend. Special groups to not include in humor. As if jokes killed. Society will turn you into a robot! The first step is throwing off all of their rules. But what then?"

“This is why I wrote the twenty commandments of being a free man. You can acquire a copy today for the low price of $8. A bargain really. I’ve read all the important literature so you don’t have to – boiled everything essential down to the 20 Commandments for a woke free life.”

King Incel pointed above and behind him at a monitor on the wall of the auditorium.

TWENTY COMMANDMENTS FOR A WOKE FREE LIFE

"Don't live in fear of who not to offend - target everyone equally, that is the answer. Doesn't equality dictate everyone should be included in humor? The first thing a free man should do each day is scream obscenities and so called 'hate speech' into the mirror. You might call it the Two Minutes Hate. I made that up myself I'll have you know. You'll get this and other brilliant original advice on how to live free in my pamphlet. Did I mention it's only $8?"

The crowd cheered and King Incel couldn't help smiling again. After a few moments the applause subsided, allowing him to continue.

“Friends, at 60% off the regular price, this is not an opportunity you should miss. Let me show you the way. Choose freedom!”

“Freedom,” the crowd chanted in one voice.

“Come forward,” said King Incel. “Collect the red ticket, which can be taken to the bookshop to purchase the WOKE FREE LIFE Commandment Pack.”

The crowd formed into lines along the aisles of the auditorium with solemn piety, all men silent while waiting for his moment with King Incel.

Some wept when receiving the Red Ticket. Others began speaking in computer code, all the mysteries of universe explained in a jumble of 1s and 0s.

Within a few moments of the last man in line receiving his Red Ticket, the entire room began chanting in unison.

King Incel!
King Incel!
King Incel!

"One last parting thought before I send you out into the world. The next time some government lackey tells you the price of freedom is eternal vigilance, correct them: freedom costs $8. Tell all your friends. Let them know they can download a pamphlet today at WOKEFREELIFE.COM. Thank you friends for your contributions to my freedom fund. You've taken the first steps to become free men. Go forth and spread the good word."

GET A CUSTOM HAND SEWN HARDCOVER

HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BLANK BOOKS

$25.00 - $35.00

CUSTOM MADE

HARDCOVER

BLANK BOOKS

MADE TO ORDER

ALL HARDCOVERS ARE 80 PAGES

(LONGER HARDCOVERS BY REQUEST ONLY)

HARDCOVER

HAND SEWN

HAND CUT PAPER

HAND SANDED EDGES

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS

BOOK CLOTH COVERS AVAILABLE

CURRENLY ONLY THREE COLORS FOR COVER IN STOCK

CHOCOLATE BROWN

NAVY BLUE

GRAY

(PICTURED)

INTERIOR PAPER

24 LB PARCHMENT (INTENDED FOR WRITING/SKETCHING)

BLUE

GOLD

IVORY

65 LB CARDSTOCK (INTENDED FOR ART AND WRITING)

WHITE

MAKE YOUR CUSTOM SELECTIONS FROM THE DROP DOWN MENUS.

or email

MoranPressGroup@gmail.com

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BOOK CLOTH COLORS

11/5/2022

HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BOOKS
THE AVAILABLE BOOK CLOTH COLORS

New Colors of Book Cloth are NOW IN STOCK!!

Choose from

NAVY BLUE
RED
BLACK
CHOCOLATE
CREAM
LIGHT GRAY

The process of getting a CUSTOM HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BOOK is simple.
Pick a book cloth color for cover.
Pick from the available interior paper options and I'll sew you a hardcover book!

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PAPER

PARCHMENT IN 3 COLORS (INTENDED FOR WRITING WITH SOME SKETCHING)

GOLD
BABY BLUE
IVORY

65 LB CARDSTOCK IN WHITE (INTENDED FOR ART/WRITING)

To purchase - click the links pictured below or email MoranPressGroup@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting small business. I can't wait to sew you a hardcover!!

HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BLANK BOOKS

$25.00 - $35.00

CUSTOM MADE

HARDCOVER

BLANK BOOKS

MADE TO ORDER

ALL HARDCOVERS ARE 80 PAGES

(LONGER HARDCOVERS BY REQUEST ONLY)

HARDCOVER

HAND SEWN

HAND CUT PAPER

HAND SANDED EDGES

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS

BOOK CLOTH COVERS AVAILABLE

CURRENLY ONLY THREE COLORS FOR COVER IN STOCK

CHOCOLATE BROWN

NAVY BLUE

GRAY

(PICTURED)

INTERIOR PAPER

24 LB PARCHMENT (INTENDED FOR WRITING/SKETCHING)

BLUE

GOLD

IVORY

65 LB CARDSTOCK (INTENDED FOR ART AND WRITING)

WHITE

MAKE YOUR CUSTOM SELECTIONS FROM THE DROP DOWN MENUS.

or email

MoranPressGroup@gmail.com

NEW RELEASE - Benny the Haunted Toymaker Grows Up

12/29/2021

MORAN PRESS PRESENTS
BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP
BY GABRIEL RICARD
HORROR STORIES

At long last - BENNY LIVES! This book was long delayed due to pandemic, something I know everyone reading can relate with - it's been one hell of a time the last two years.

But the wait is indeed over - BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP - A collection of horror short stories by Gabriel Ricard is available for purchase from Amazon and Moran Press.

Moran Press published the hand sewn hardcover edition first and you can purchase that from the store. Simply CLICK LINK OR ANY PICTURE in this post.

So what's Benny all about? Here's the description and some praise for Benny.

GABRIEL RICARD returns to fiction with a collection of 6 horror stories, including a young man’s surreal encounter with vampires, a desperate last date in a shimmering shopping mall, and the long-drawn consequences of a demon invasion.

PRAISE FOR BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP

“Gabriel Ricard’s debut collection of short horror stories, Benny the Haunted Toymaker Grows Up And Other Stories, is truly disturbing and trending beyond the norm. Intelligent and compelling, his tales really pull you into Ricard’s otherworldly and intriguing universe.”

Barbie Wilde - Actress, “Hellraiser 2”, Author, “The Venus Complex”

“The wit may be bone dry, but the dread conjured up by Ricard’s stories bleeds right on out from every page. Kelly Link fans take note.”

Clay McLeod Chapman - Author, Whisper Down the Lane

Congrats to Gabriel on publication of his first collection of horror stories. I hope you all love this book as much as I did.

GET A HAND SEWN
HARDCOVER EDITION

During pandemic I dedicated myself to learning how to make hand sewn chapbooks and then hardcover editions.

Benny the Haunted Toymaker Grows Up is available in trade paperback and kindle editions at Amazon and also in hand sewn hardcover at Moran Press.

I make the hardcovers completely from scratch.

Hand cut paper.
Hand sanded edges.
Hand sewn signatures.
Hand made case cover wraps.

You can't get *anything* like this in stores or anywhere else for that matter.

Truly a one of a kind book lover's dream.

CLICK LINK OR PICTURE TO BUY

BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP HARDCOVER EDITION

$65.00 $50.00

Only a few left!

NEW RELEASE

A horror short story collection from Gabriel Ricard

BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP

Description:

GABRIEL RICARD returns to fiction with a collection of 6 horror stories, including a young man’s surreal encounter with vampires, a desperate last date in a shimmering shopping mall, and the long-drawn consequences of a demon invasion.

Get this new collection in a hand sewn hardcover edition.

80 pages

Hand cut paper

Hand sanded edges

Hand cut case cover wrap

Hand sewn signature text block

A book unlike anything else you'll ever buy.

This hardcover edition pays author $5 royalty per copy.

PRAISE FOR BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP

“Gabriel Ricard’s collection of short horror stories, Benny the Haunted Toymaker Grows Up And Other Stories, is truly disturbing and trending beyond the norm. Intelligent and compelling, his tales really pull you into Ricard’s otherworldly and intriguing universe.”

Barbie Wilde Actress, “Hellraiser 2”, Author, “The Venus Complex”

“The wit may be bone dry, but the dread conjured up by Ricard’s stories bleeds right on out from every page. Kelly Link fans take note.”

Clay McLeod Chapman Author, Whisper Down the Lane

HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BLANK BOOKS

12/3/2021

HAND SEWN
HARDCOVER
BLANK BOOKS

I can sew you the world.
Well, sort of - I can sew you a hardcover blank book.
Made 100% from scratch.
Hand cut and sanded edges.
Hand sewn signatures.
Hand cut chipboard and
decorative paper/cloth cover wraps.
You can't get ANYTHING like this in stores.

Custom made to order.

Available in three sizes

POCKET SIZED HARDCOVER
3.5X5.5 INCHES
(PICTURED WITH
CASE COVER WRAP)
$15

THE SERVER
FITS IN MOST APRONS
4X8 INCHES
(PICTURED BEFORE
CASE COVER ADDED)
$20

STANDARD SIZE
5.5x8.5 INCHES
$30

GET A CUSTOM
HARDCOVER BLANK BOOK!

HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BLANK BOOKS

$25.00 - $35.00

CUSTOM MADE

HARDCOVER

BLANK BOOKS

MADE TO ORDER

ALL HARDCOVERS ARE 80 PAGES

(LONGER HARDCOVERS BY REQUEST ONLY)

HARDCOVER

HAND SEWN

HAND CUT PAPER

HAND SANDED EDGES

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS

BOOK CLOTH COVERS AVAILABLE

CURRENLY ONLY THREE COLORS FOR COVER IN STOCK

CHOCOLATE BROWN

NAVY BLUE

GRAY

(PICTURED)

INTERIOR PAPER

24 LB PARCHMENT (INTENDED FOR WRITING/SKETCHING)

BLUE

GOLD

IVORY

65 LB CARDSTOCK (INTENDED FOR ART AND WRITING)

WHITE

MAKE YOUR CUSTOM SELECTIONS FROM THE DROP DOWN MENUS.

or email

MoranPressGroup@gmail.com

HARDCOVER BOOKS AT MORAN PRESS

9/16/2021

HAND MADE
HAND SEWN
HARDCOVER BOOKS

Welcome to the NEW MORAN PRESS. Like everyone else in the world, The Covid Pandemic changed everything. It forced me as a small business owner to reimagine every aspect of my process to adjust to the new stark paradigm.

The pandemic cancelled live events for a long while and impacted everything about how small business is done. I re-focused on my core processes and in some cases - completely changed how I did everything. Over a span of the last 18 months, I've learned the process of making HARD COVER BOOKS BY HAND.

Yes, I can make my own hardcover books by hand. This has been a lifelong goal that somehow got spurred into action by pandemic. Life can move in mysterious ways.

I spend the last 18 months learning all parts of the bookmaking process - from interior layout and cover design, to sewing the signatures, and gluing covers together. It's been an incredible journey that somehow ended up here - with me handmaking books with my two hands.

I sew/bind/make these books with warm hugs and coffee, lots of coffee.

In the next couple days, I'll have information about the first official HARDCOVER EXCLUSIVE TITLE RELEASE from Gabriel Ricard. You'll only be able to get this title as a HAND SEWN HARDCOVER. Be sure to watch for that exciting post.

Thank you to all the readers for staying with Moran Press during these trying and unprecedented times. I hope you check out the HAND MADE BOOKS in the store. Let me sew you the world!!!!

I'm off to sew books, hopefully one for you.

Stephen Moran
Owner of Moran Press

HANDMADE BOOKS

The Books are Here! A Box of THE ODDITIES ON SATURDAY NIGHT

1/24/2021

I'm proud to announce that Gabriel Ricard has received a big box of THE ODDITIES ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Please contact him to get a signed copy. This is a beautiful book and you'll want it for your personal collection.

PACK LIGHT, DREAM DESPERATELY

Washed up actors, mass murderers, Christ cosplayers, killer angels, and Viking funerals.

Meet the vagabond cast in thirteen new stories from author Gabriel Ricard (BONDAGE NIGHT, CLOUDS OF HUNGRY DOGS).

THE ODDITIES ON SATURDAY NIGHT is a travelogue of lost, quietly deranged souls. Like all of us, these characters are just trying to get through the week alive.

Moran Press has copies in stock as well. Click the cover image to purchase. Purchase the new release - The Oddities on Saturday Night by Gabriel Ricard today.