En las Eternidades is a one-of-a-kind artist's codex handmade from amate paper, one of the oldest papermaking traditions of the Americas. Inspired by Amate paper, this book opens into a continuous landscape where writing, drawing, and reflection become part of a single unfolding gesture.
It becomes a space for poems, field notes, visual narratives, sketches, collected fragments, and quiet observations.
The handmade amate paper carries visible fibers, subtle tonal shifts, and organic textures that cannot be replicated. Every variation records the history of the material itself, making each book entirely unique.
The cover is an envelope satchel with hand-stitching that adds layers of texture and tactile depth, creating a sculptural quality that invites touch and handling. Each stitch is visible and deliberate, reinforcing the handmade nature of the piece.
Assembled by hand in the Calle Soledad Presa studio, En las Eternidades is both a functional notebook and a sculptural artist's object—a contemporary interpretation of one of the oldest book forms still alive today. En las Eternidades is not simply a notebook—it is an invitation to slow down, unfold time, and leave traces of your own journey across its pages.
Cover 8 × 6½ inches; interior 6 × 6 inches. Each binding is singular, unrepeated. A object for the long view—meant to be kept, touched, returned to. For writers, artists, and those who believe the notebook itself matters. 36 pages total.
- One-of-a-kind handmade artist's book
- Authentic amate bark paper from Mexico
- Accordion (codex) structure
- Envelope satchel cover with hand-stitched detailing
- Handmade in the Calle Soledad Presa studio
- Created in small batches
- Each book is unique
- Poetry and creative writing
- Drawing and sketching
- Mixed-media practice
- Visual journaling
- Book collectors
- Artists and writers
- A meaningful gift for lovers of handmade books
- Handmade amate paper • Book board • Book cloth • Archival adhesive
Each codex is individually handmade. Natural variations in color, fiber, edge, and texture are inherent to authentic amate paper and are celebrated as part of the work. No two books are ever identical.
