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Where Stories Bleed Beyond the Pages

Custom hand-painted book edges, sprayed edges and one-of-a-kind collectable books created for readers who want their shelves to tell a story.

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Handmade Book Art

Your Books Deserve an Edge

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Some books are more than just stories — they become worlds we escape into, characters we fall in love with, and adventures we never quite leave behind.

At Blood & Ink Books, I bring those stories beyond the pages with individually created book edges, from simple sprayed and stencilled designs to detailed hand-painted artwork.

Whether it’s a treasured favourite, a complete series or something new for your collection, every piece is created by hand to turn your bookshelf into something uniquely yours.

Because the stories you love deserve an edge worth displaying.

Choose Your Edge

Every story has its own personality, and its edges should too. Choose the finish that will bring your book to life.

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Sprayed & Stencilled

From £15

Solid colours, gradients, patterns and stencilled designs for a simple but striking transformation.

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Hand-Painted

From £65

Original artwork individually painted by hand around your chosen book, story and aesthetic.

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Collector Editions

From £150

Intricate, highly detailed artwork and premium custom pieces created for truly special editions.

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Multi-Book Sets

From £250

Continuous artwork designed to flow across a complete series and become a statement shelf display.

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Portfolio

Featured Creations

Stories Brought to Life.
Every book is transformed by hand, turning the edges of the stories you love into artwork made for your shelf.

FIRST DARK & GOTHIC
CREATION COMING SOON

Dark & Gothic

Hand-Painted Edge

FIRST FANTASY
CREATION COMING SOON

Fantasy Inspired

Hand-Painted Edge

FIRST SERIES
CREATION COMING SOON

Series Artwork

Multi-Book Edge

Have a book in mind? Let’s create an edge that belongs to your story.

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How It Works

From your bookshelf to your own piece of art — commissioning a custom edge is simple.

Choose Your Book

Choose the book or series you'd like transformed. Send your own copy or ask Blood & Ink Books to source one for you.

Tell Me Your Idea

Share colours, themes and inspiration, or give me creative freedom to create something inspired by the story.

Your Edge Is Created

Once your quote is approved and your deposit is paid, your book is prepared and individually painted by hand.

Your Book Comes Home

You'll receive a reveal before the finished book is carefully packaged and sent home ready for your shelf.

Ready to Bring Your Story Beyond the Pages?

Tell me about your book, your idea and the edge you have in mind. There’s no payment required just to submit a commission request.

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