Welcome to the Book Bindery

How Traveling as a Kid Shaped Me: Lessons, Memo...
A heartfelt look at how childhood travel shaped my sense of wonder, confidence, and identity—plus tips for families traveling with kids.
How Traveling as a Kid Shaped Me: Lessons, Memo...
A heartfelt look at how childhood travel shaped my sense of wonder, confidence, and identity—plus tips for families traveling with kids.

Top 10 Essential Bookbinding Tools for Handmade...
Take a peek inside our bindery and meet the tools—classic, quirky, and essential—that bring our handbound books to life.
Top 10 Essential Bookbinding Tools for Handmade...
Take a peek inside our bindery and meet the tools—classic, quirky, and essential—that bring our handbound books to life.

In Loving Memory
We here at Transient Books are very saddened to announce the passing of Judith Havas on February 15, 2017 in Salem, Oregon (USA). If you ordered from us anytime since...
In Loving Memory
We here at Transient Books are very saddened to announce the passing of Judith Havas on February 15, 2017 in Salem, Oregon (USA). If you ordered from us anytime since...

That Perfect, Unique, Thoughtful Gift
What our clients have taught us about gift giving over the years. I really did learn most of life's essentials in kindergarten. All the rest I learned from our clients....
That Perfect, Unique, Thoughtful Gift
What our clients have taught us about gift giving over the years. I really did learn most of life's essentials in kindergarten. All the rest I learned from our clients....

The Miracle of Books That Teach Bookbinding
aka Where It All Began (For Transient Books) Bookbinders are curious folk. They are generous with their knowledge, and they are usually quick to share and exchange experiences, successes, and...
The Miracle of Books That Teach Bookbinding
aka Where It All Began (For Transient Books) Bookbinders are curious folk. They are generous with their knowledge, and they are usually quick to share and exchange experiences, successes, and...

The Best Side of Humans
A PAY IT FORWARD blog post. Here at Transient Books, we have been making custom books for humans all over the planet via the internet since 2001. I'm always grateful...
The Best Side of Humans
A PAY IT FORWARD blog post. Here at Transient Books, we have been making custom books for humans all over the planet via the internet since 2001. I'm always grateful...