HANDMADE IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Made by hand.
Made to be yours.
Custom rebinds, restorations, and one-of-a-kind books — crafted by hand, made approachable, and built to last a lifetime on your shelf.
━ WHERE TO START ━
What brings you here?
However you found us, here's the fastest way to what you're looking for.
Custom Mending & Rebinding
Got a beloved book that's falling apart, or a favorite you want rebound in something special? Let's talk about what you're picturing — no project too sentimental or too weird.
Shop Ready-Made
Browse handmade journals, Montana Heritage Logs, artist editions, and small batch goods — ready to ship, no wait time, no commitment.
Take a Class
Learn the craft yourself. Bookbinding workshops at Wheelhouse and around Bozeman — beginner-friendly, hands-on, and genuinely fun.
━ HOW A CUSTOM ORDER WORKS ━
From your idea to your shelf.
Every custom piece follows the same four steps — simple, collaborative, and built around what you want.
1
You share the vision
Send a message with your book, your idea, or just a feeling you're going for. We'll talk it through together.
2
We build a plan
You'll get a quote based on materials and time — no surprise costs, no archival-only pricing (but we can do that too).
3
It's hand-bound
Every stitch, fold, and cover is done by hand in the bindery, with regular updates along the way.
4
It comes home to you
Drop-off in Bozeman or shipped safely to your door — ready for its next chapter.
★★★★★
“The only issue I could find with my Penguin Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe was that it wasn’t a hardcover. Jess’s work was just the ticket — she’s a genuine pleasure to work with, and the book looks amazing. I can’t recommend her enough.”
Piero, JesterCat's mascot and resident mischief-maker.
━ OUR STORY ━
A craft that should belong to everyone.
JesterCat Binding Co. started from a simple idea: bookbinding is a beautiful, centuries-old craft — and it shouldn't feel locked away behind archival-grade prices or gatekept techniques.
Every piece that leaves the bindery is made by hand, in Bozeman, Montana — whether that's a beloved paperback getting a hardcover second life, a fully custom artist edition, or a journal made for someone learning to love the craft themselves.
Affordable doesn't mean less careful. It means the same attention, made reachable.
