Elke's Books

Fine Bookbinding & Book Repair

Elke Ahokas studied bookbinding in Australia and Finland and has 14 years of bookbinding experience specialising in custom hand bookbinding and book repair. Elke's Bookbinding studio is based in the leafy north eastern Melbourne suburb of Hurstbridge.

Elke specialises in fine leather bindings, wedding albums, menus, portfolios, historical bindings, artist books, book repairs and restoration.

Private tuition is available in a range of subjects including paper decoration, marbling, edge gilding, book repair, traditional and contemporary binding techniques for bookbinders and book artists.

Leather Books

Wood and Vellum Books

Cloth and Paper Books

Ordering a handmade book

If you are looking for a unique gift for yourself or your friends and family, feel free to or call me on 0408 577 425 and I can help you design the perfect book for your needs.