Monday, October 16, 2017

Miniature Book Video 1:12 Scale Video

I am so pleased with myself.  I learned to use Power Point to make slide shows of my miniature books and then convert the slideshow to a video.  I have posted them to YouTube.
https://youtu.be/EYF7lAxgXHo  My YouTube channel is Lee Ann Borgia Miniature Books



https://youtu.be/EYF7lAxgXHo

I hope this all makes sense.  I am still learning how to do the technical things available to me.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

My newest project is adding to my collection of 1:6 scale miniature Christmas books. Here are a few I have already done. If you are interested please visit my facebook page for further information at










Friday, June 16, 2017

I just finished two more of the medieval illuminated manuscripts that I love.


1:12 SCALE MINIATURE MEDIEVAL BOOK OF KELLS MEDIEVAL

The Book of Kells is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from The Book of Kells which is a copy of the four Gospels in Latin. It is known for the extraordinary array of pictures, interlaced shapes and ornamental details. It is thought to have been the work of several individual scribes over many years, likely before A.D. 806. The manuscript was held at Kells until 1661 when it was moved to Dublin where it remains as the chief treasure of Trinity College Library.
It was once stolen and its golden cover, which was probably encrusted with gems, was ripped from the book, and the remainder was thrown in a ditch. The book was soon recovered, but not before it received some water damage to the front and back pages. Unfortunately, its cover was forever lost.

            This volume consists of 28 pages not including the colorful end sheets and measures 7/8 inch wide by 1 1/8 inch long by 3/6 inch thick.

Available at http://stores.ebay.com/miniaturebooksbyleeann


1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK Founders and benefectors Tewkesbury Abbey

The Founders' and Benefectors' Book of Tewkesbury Abbey is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from The Founders' and Benefectors' Book of Tewkesbury Abbeycreated in the first quarter of the 16th century in Tewkesbury, England.  The following founders and benefactors are represented:  William, Earl of Gloucester; Oddo and Doddo, Dukes of Mercia; Hugh, Duke of the Mercians; Haywardus Meaw and Algeisa; Robert, son of Haymo and Sibilla; Robert Chandos, holding a model of Tewkesbury Abbey; Robert Consul and his wife, Matilda; John, son of Henry II; Richard De Clare I, Earl of Hertford and Gloucester with a portrait of his son Gilbert I, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford;
Richard De Clare II, Earl of Hertford and Gloucester; Hugh II le Despenser, Earl of Gloucester; Hugh III le Despenser; Edward le Despenser; Thomas le Despenser; Isabella le Despenser, before image of Virgin and Child; Richard le Beauchamp; Richard de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick; Isabella le Despenser: a tonsured monk in a brown habit, with gold crozier over his left shoulder, handing a book back to lady in bed; Richard Nevill, Earl of Warwick; Coat of arms of Edward, son of Henry VI;
Coat of arms of George, Duke of Clarence, and Edward, his son; Sixteen square heraldic panels with names of bearers.

This volume is 1 and 3/16 inches high by 7/8 inch wide by 3/16 inch thick. 

It is available at  www.stores.ebay.com/miniaturebooksbyleeann

Friday, June 9, 2017

I just finished redoing seven of my 1:12 scale miniature medieval manuscripts.  I had a battle with my printer, but all is well now.  My books are available directly through me at LBORGIA993@AOL.COM or through ebay.  My seller name is leeann1948


1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK 13TH CENTURY MEDIEVAL BIBLE

The 13th Century Medieval Bible is a handcrafted, hardbound 1:12 scale miniature reproduction containing selected pages from a 13th century medieval bible.  It consists of 35 pages not including the colorful end sheets.  This volume measures 1  and 5/16 inches high by 1 inch wide by 3/16 inch thick.  The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness paper over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale. 


 1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK 1507 ANTIPHONARY MEDIEVAL

The Antiphonary is a handcrafted, hardbound 1:12 scale miniature reproduction containing selected pages of a 16th century Antiphonary from Flanders in 1507.  An antiphonary is a book containing antiphons which are psalms, anthems or verses sung responsively as part of the church liturgy.  This volume consists of 46 pages not including the colorful end sheets and measures 1 inch wide by 1 ¼ inch long by 5/16 inch thick.

The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness paper over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.


 1:12 SCALE MINIATURE  BOOK ENGLISH BESTIARY 1185 MEDIEVAL

The English Bestiary 1185 is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from an English Bestiary from 1185. A Bestiary is a medieval allegorical or moralizing work on the appearance and habits of real or imaginary animals.  This volume consists of 35 pages not including the colorful end sheets.  It measures 1  5and/16 inches high by 1 inch wide by 5/16 inch thick.  The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.


 1:12 SCALE MINIATURE  BOOK FRENCH BOOK OF HOURS 1485

The French Book of Hours 1485 is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing 31 pages from a French Book of Hours from 1485. It measures 1  and 3/16 inches high by 7/8 inch wide by 3/16 inch thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.



 1:12 SCALE MINIATURE  BOOK BREVIARY BELGIUM 1500 MEDIEVAL

The Breviary Belgium 1500 is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from a Belgium Breviary from 1500.  A breviary is a book of the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for the canonical hours.  This volume consists of 45 pages not including the colorful end sheets.  It measures 1 and 5/16 inches high by 1 inch wide by 5/16 inch thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale. 

 
1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK HENRY VIII BOOK OF HOURS 1500 MEDIEVAL

The Henry VIII Book of Hours is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages of a manuscript created in Tours, France in 1500 illuminated by the artist Payer.  It is thought to have been created for and used by King Henry VIII of England.  This volume consists of 56 pages not including the colorful end pages and measures 7/8 inch wide by 1 and 1/16 inches long by 5/16 inch thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.  


1:12 SCALE MINIATURE MEDIEVAL BOOK  VITAE CHRISTIE 1485 MEDIEVAL

The Vitae Christie (Life of Christ) is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from a Vitae Christie produced in Belgium in 1485. This volume consists of 43 pages not including the colorful end sheets and measures 1 inch wide by 1 1/4 inch long by 5/16 inch thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.  

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

NEW WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ MINIATURE BOOKS

I am very excited to announce that I finally finished miniature versions of THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ in three scales.  I've been working on these off and on for over a year.

1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK THE WIZARD OF OZ L. FRANK BAUM

THE WIZARD OF OZ is a hardbound, handcrafted two volume miniature reproduction of  The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow originally published in 1900. These volumes contain the full text of the book,  22 full color plates, 23 illustrated chapter title pages and all the page illustrations in 311 pages. These volumes measure 31/32 inch high by 25/32 inch wide and 3/8 inch thick.


1:6 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK THE WIZARD OF OZ L. FRANK BAUM PLAYSCALE

THE WIZARD OF OZ is a hardbound, handcrafted two volume miniature reproduction of  The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow originally published in 1900. These volumes contain the full text of the book,  23 full color plates, 24 illustrated chapter title pages and all the page illustrations in 311 pages. These volumes each measure 1 and 3/4 inches high by 1 and 7/16 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.



1:3 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK THE WIZARD OF OZ BAUM AMERICAN GIRL SIZE

THE WIZARD OF OZ is a hardbound, handcrafted two volume miniature reproduction of  The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow originally published in 1900. These volumes contain the full text of the book, 23 full color plates, 24 illustrated chapter title pages and all the page illustrations in 311 pages. These volumes each measure 3 and 3/8 inches high by 2 and 1/2 inch wide and 7/16 inch thick.



These new Oz books are available at www.picturetrail.com/leeann1948
www.picturetrail.com/leeann1948

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

I finished Little Women, The Secret Garden and Little House On The Prairie in 1:3 scale yesterday and got them listed on e-bay.  I'm not seeing a great deal of interest so far.  I think I will do some of the smaller scale books I need to get back on e-bay.  The list of to do books is getting long.

My e-bay store can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/zqgvmyl

MINIATURE BOOKS BY LEE ANN

http://stores.ebay.com/miniaturebooksbyleeann


Here are the latest 1:3 books

Little Women Modified






Miniature B


ooks by Lee Ann

Monday, February 13, 2017

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT IN FOUR SCALES

I just found a book in my files that I wanted to do in 1:3 scale already finished.  I really must keep better track of what I have finished.  I now do THE VELVETEEN RABBIT in four miniature scales.  Who knew!!  Though I do admit that I don't really care for making the 1:24 scale version.  It's a bit too hard on my hands to make.

VELVETEEN RABBIT IN 1:3 SCALE




VELVETEEN RABBIT IN 1:6 SCALE



VELVETEEN RABBIT IN 1:12 SCALE



VELVETEEN RABBIT IN 1:24 SCALE




Sunday, February 12, 2017

New 1:3 Miniature Book Obsession

I did plan on continuing the first miniature book blog I started years ago.  Now I can't get into it to add any posts, so I started a new one.  I will really try to do posting at least a few times a week.  I am very pleased with myself and having a great deal of fun creating 1:3 scale miniature books this past week.  I have been making 1:12 scale and 1:6 scale miniatures books for years.  I did make an attempt with making 1:3 scale miniature books about four years ago and it just wasn't something I enjoyed.  But I got a request recently for a specific book in 1:3 scale.  I tried it and had a wonderful time.  So I tried a few more and now am hooked.  I will continue with the other two scales of course.  It is always a good thing to expand one's horizons.

Here are pictures of the new books I've done so far





Right now I'm working on Little House on the Prairie, Secret Garden and Little Women.  I will post pictures when they are finished.