They are made from genuine top grade leather hand dyed for this fire engine red-professionally finished. The paper is acid free, archival quality-and is good for many applications. The paper is hand torn with our signature deckle edge and hand bound using extremely durable waxed thread. There are 120 pages-front and back (60 sheets). The entire book meausures approximately 3" x 5", so will fit easily and comfortably in a bag or purse, or throw in your coat pocket. A unique and beautiful Renaissance inspired turn lock gives a secure and functional closure.