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Fine Bindings
New books get a cover built to last. Heirlooms get their story back. Every rebind is made to order, by hand.
$150–$350
4 sizes · ≈ 4-6 week turnaround
From the bench
Recent rebinds
Every cover is cut, stitched and stamped by hand. Here's a look at some of the Bibles that have come through the shop.
Start your rebind
A $100 deposit toward the total cost of your rebind reserves your spot in the work rotation and kicks off your project. We'll follow up with a design brief.
Not sure which size?
Measure the cover
Lay your book flat and measure the front cover. Multiply length by width — that's your square inches.
6" × 9" = 54 sq in
→ Medium
Small
≤ 35 sq in · $150
Medium
36–54 sq in · $200
Large
55–90 sq in · $250
X-Large
91+ sq in · $300
The basic package
Every rebind includes
Additional stamping or cover embossing can be added to any size for $50.
01
Spine reinforcement & cleaning
02
Custom ribbons & new tailbands
03
Basic spine stamping
04
Custom end pages
05
Chosen cover & Matching liner
06
Hand-stitched or pressed perimeter
The Rebind
Give your Bible
a second life.
Every rebind is done by hand to your preferences — full-grain Italian cowhide or goatskin, your colors, your stamping. New books get a cover built to last. Heirlooms get their story back.
01
Reserve your spot
Pay your deposit and hold your place in the work rotation.
02
Design it together
We send a design brief — leather, colors, ribbons, stamping.
03
Send your book
Ship it to the address in your brief — carefully packed.
04
Welcome it home
4-6 weeks later, your one-of-a-kind rebind is on its way.
Small
$150
Medium
$200
Large
$250
X-Large
$300
From the people
who carry it.
Every Half-Dead piece is cut, stitched and stamped by hand using full-grain leather and customized to the client's preference. Here about the value below.
Handmade one at a time
full-grain leather
Heirloom Bibles given new life
★★★★★
Half-Dead took the time and care to deliver on what was promised, a beautiful rebind of my favorite Bible! Shop here for a crafter you can trust.
Abigail M.
Extra Large Rebind · Pink Blush Cowhide
★★★★★
I was completely blown away with the final product. Bailey restored a Bible for my mother who literally reads it several times a day and the result was incredible. Thank you for keeping this Bible in commission for decades more to come!
Pam T.
Large Rebind · Waxy Cowhide
★★★★★
When the original cover came off my old Bible, I thought it was beyond saving, but Bailey put on a beautiful new goatskin cover while preserving all the handwritten notes I treasure. I can’t recommend Bailey highly enough for his outstanding craftsmanship and remarkable service.
Kreg B.
Large Rebind · Black Goatskin
★★★★★
Tece B.
Medium Rebind