Book binding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvMkIs11SbU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfdcqJyNtO4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BScrCpPtGPs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT5toj4EG8o (good example of gluing on the leather)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4_OydUZ7zc
I really like the look when the spine and corners are done in a different leather than the rest of the cover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZmeJhRgh1o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gc9wnUCfIk
I like the foil embossed look. I think I could make custom stamps from aluminum. At some point, I'll get a letterpress type set. There are also some decorate blocks available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9EZhXQ1p1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHcY3zNOeYs
http://www.jetpens.com/blog/fountain-pen-paper-recommendations/pt/730
Poplar is generally used for the boards when real wood is used.