"The Codex of Gothic Tales" Deadlight Black Leather Backpack

Chapter 04 — The Bookshelf

“The Codex of Gothic Tales”

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Ravens, skulls, serpents and blackletter title-plates — a whole anthology of dread in one printing. “Can’t choose one gothic tale? This is the everything volume. It shoulders a laptop and the whole day, and the straps stay kind for hours.” — Jane Grey, founder of Lettoria

"The Codex of Gothic Tales" Deadlight Black Leather Backpack

Chapter 04 — The Bookshelf

“The Codex of Gothic Tales”

4.75 4 reviews

Ravens, skulls, serpents and blackletter title-plates — a whole anthology of dread in one printing. “Can’t choose one gothic tale? This is the everything volume. It shoulders a laptop and the whole day, and the straps stay kind for hours.” — Jane Grey, founder of Lettoria

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Details & size

Generous storage that stays comfortable all day.

Size 12.2″ × 4.3″ × 16.1″ (31 × 11 × 41 cm)

Fits A laptop, notebooks & the day’s essentials

Closure Magnetic buckles + inner zipper

Carry Adjustable shoulder straps (16.5″–22.8″)

Material & care

Premium vegan leather — soft to the touch, waterproof, and easy to wipe clean. It keeps the artwork sharp for years.

Top-grain leather — real Tuscan leather that grows more beautiful with age, developing its own patina the longer you carry it.

Shipping & delivery

ProcessingLeaves the press in 1–2 business days

Economy5–8 business days · $9.99

Standard3–5 business days · $12.99

Express2–3 business days · $17.99

Tracked from the U.S. · Free 30-day returns

Bound as a set

Complete “The Codex of Gothic Tales” set.

“I get sooo many compliments on it and I bought the matching long wallet.” — Eve Peterson, verified reader

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Bound on quality — backed by readers

Why readers choose Lettoria.

4.75★

Verified rating

4 verified reviews of this volume alone.

300

Volumes in print

Three hundred designs across seven forms — every story bound to be carried.

3–5

Day delivery

Ships from the USA, tracked on every order, and out the door in 1–2 business days.

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Day returns

Not your story after all? Return or exchange it, hassle-free, within 30 days.

From the catalogue

Every gothic tale worth fearing, bound as one volume.

Ravens, skulls, serpents and blackletter title-plates — a whole anthology’s worth of dread in one printing. The Press’s own codex: the canon of the macabre, collected between two covers. Carried on both shoulders, the story goes wherever the reader does — hands free for the next chapter.

I. Leather that ages like a first editionTop-grain from Tuscany, Italy — a natural grain that turns to patina the longer you carry it.

II. A reading copy for every dayPremium vegan leather — buttery-soft, waterproof, and easy to keep.

III. Ink set deep in the grainA surface made for print — the artwork sits in the leather, not on top of it.

IV. Bound to carry real weightSecure zipper closure, sturdy black handles, gold-tone furniture.

Customer reviews

4.75 Based on 4 reviews

Absolutely love it! As a Horror fan, I attend Horror Conventions and I will proudly wear this to carry the books and collectables I get at them. I’d love to see a Sherlock Holmes version of this. Oh, and one more thing I’m a guy.

It's very pretty. The velcro on the inside doesn’t grab so there's obvious issues with quality assurance but at the discount price I say it's worth it.

My daughter absolutely loves this backpack! It's the perfect size for just about anything. Doesn't strane your back even when heavy, the leather is so soft and it's made to perfection!

A must have!

I bought this for my daughter who is an avid book lover, always a book in one hand. I could not believe how amazing this backpack is! It's beautiful and very well made, stitching is on point, and the colors are vibrantly dark. Now if you are thinking they are patches on it you would be wrong but it looks exactly like the picture not a thing out of place. If you are looking for something to start the test of time this is one for the ages! I give it 10 out of 5 stars, a best seller, not to be missed!

Asked & answered

Questions from the reading room.

Is the artwork printed on, or part of the leather?

Printed into it. The vegan leather surface is made for print, so the ink sets in the grain rather than sitting on top — as one reader put it, “the print sits in the grain, it doesn't sit on top of it.”

What fits inside?

A 13″ laptop, books, and a wallet — with room to spare. The volume measures 13.8″ × 10.6″ × 5.5″ (35 × 26.9 × 13.9 cm), with a black lined interior and a secure zipper closure.

What's the difference between the two bindings?

Premium vegan leather is the everyday reading copy — buttery-soft, waterproof, easy to keep, and the better canvas for the artwork. Top-grain leather from Tuscany is the collector's binding — natural grain that turns to patina the longer you carry it.

How long does delivery take?

Everything ships from the United States and leaves the press within 1–2 business days. Economy takes 5–8 business days ($9.99), Standard 3–5 ($12.99), Express 2–3 ($17.99) — tracked, every time.

What if it isn't my story?

Return or exchange it within 30 days, hassle-free. Checkout is secure, and our support desk reads every letter.

How do I care for it?

As you would a good book: keep it out of the rain, wipe with a soft dry cloth, store it upright, and let the leather breathe between chapters. Still wondering about anything? Write to the Press →