Based in Singapore, Escapist Motif creates handbound books that embody traditional aesthetics and practical use that can be organically adopted into people’s lives.
Papers used are offcuts - good quality paper that can no longer be used because they are odd-sized, or random in their hue. Every year, tonnes of these are discarded because printers lack storage space or a purpose for them.
Each book can be refreshed with new blank pages upon request, with the written pages bounded separately for safekeeping.
This sustainable design helps to avoid over-production - the books are more durable and repairable which lengthens their lifespan, delaying their entry into the waste stream.
Thank you for visiting my online bindery. I hope that you find something here, perhaps a book to capture your thoughts and ideas - a space for your mind to escape to.
xoxo,
E.M.