New: Black Spot Books

Alter is very excited to be carrying the work of Margaux Kent and her line, Black Spot Books.
This expert bookmaker from Pennsylvania has creatively found an outlet for using all the scraps she collects from her normal size bookmaking. Using vintage and found leathers Margaux exquisitely hand binds, stitches and builds these usable and wearable books.
Each one is one-of-a-kind and truly a piece of art. An amazing gift for anyone who loves reading, writing or just enjoys beautifully crafted objects.

Sizing of the book charms:
1 inch high
3/4 inch wide
3/8 inch spine
38 sheets (76 pages)
on copper loop with 22 inch copper chain


photo courtesy of Black Spot Books


Black Spot Book Necklace, Brown leather, Small $60.00 Out of Stock
All book necklaces come on 22" copper chain that enhances the antique quality of its book charms.


Detail of pages and binding Out of Stock


Black Spot Books, Black leather, Large $75.00 Out of Stock
Each Book Necklace comes with a card stating the date of creation, materials used, number and is also signed by the artist.


Detail

Accessories are Necessities

New Maxx & Unicorn Wallets have arrived in brand new colors and skins.
These sleek looking and feeling wallets are so gorgeous. They are made of supple Kid Leather and come in these four great new colors! ($85) Dont forget you can also have these wallets embossed with your friend, boyfriend or dad's name to make this the best holiday gift for the guy in your life. embossing in gold foil or regular is only $10 more
Also in stock is red, black and the classic brown.

from top left to right: Putty, Yellow, Navy and Olive ($85)**SOLD OUT**

We are also very excited to carry products from the luxury publishing house, ASSOULINE from France.

If you have not yeard of this amazing company here is a little background:

“As Cartier is to watches, Assouline is to books.” (Time Out NY)

Assouline is the first luxury brand in the world that has used its publications as medium. For the past ten years, Assouline Publishing has created fine illustrated books dedicated to fashion, photography, art and design.

Renowned for their highly original graphic concept, Assouline books are a work of art that capture culture and brings it to life. The spirit and ‘savoir faire’ of these works have contributed to the creation of a unique and eclectic, chic and elegant brand that is immediately identifiable. Today, Assouline publications can be found around the globe.

Furthermore, Assouline has designed a highly exclusive line of limited edition gift items. This luxury line of special gifts is sold exclusively in select Assouline boutiques.
Now at ALTER you can get your Assouline fix!


ASSOULINE leather covered sketch books with silver edged pages and Skull and crossbone motif
left to right: White, Black, Orange, Red and Sky Blue ($48)**SOLD OUT**