TransientBooks

Salem, Oregon

25.9k
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (4.9k)
17 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (4.9k)
25.9k
sales
17 years
on Etsy
25.9k
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (4.9k)
17 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (4.9k)
25.9k
sales
17 years
on Etsy
25946 Sales

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Alex and Magu Appella

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About TransientBooks

Real humans. Real books.

Sales 25,946
On Etsy since 2008

Real humans. Real books.

Real humans. Real books.

Shop members

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    Magu & Alex Appella

    Owner

    My husband Magu is from Córdoba, Argentina and I'm originally from Oregon, USA. Magu the musician. Alex the writer. Together, we're Transient Books. We are pretty sure we have the best job in the world.

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    Carolina Herran

    Maker

    Caro is our right hand. And our left. She does it ALL: she hand sews book blocks, she creates cover mock ups, she answers messages, she handles our social media. She weathers every storm with a smile and she's never late. Couldn't ask for more!

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    Sara

    Shipper

    It's all about family! Sara is AWESOME. She is my sister and she takes care of all the shipping from Salem, Oregon. None of this would be possible without her limitless creativity, organizational skills and good humor. Go Sara gooooooo!!

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    Maugi Alagia

    Maker

    Maugi is a rock star: she makes books, gives Magu the hard time he deserves, keeps an eye on the production schedule, and never loses her cool. We race around like crazy, but Maugi holds steady--getting books in and out of the press like clockwork.

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Last updated on Mar 14, 2020

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Cancellations

Cancellations: accepted

Request a cancellation: within 7 days of purchase

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Last updated on Dec 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Are your books really hand bound and made to order?

• Absolutely. Every book is handcrafted right here in our bindery from start to finish AFTER you place your order. Nothing is pre‑made or mass produced.
• And! We love that because of the hand-sewn folios, our books lay open flat for comfortable, sturdy use.

How much can I customize my notebook, guest book, scrapbook or journal?

Because we hand craft each book to your specifications, we can offer a wide variety of customizations.
• Choose a cover design from our collection or send your own artwork. We accommodate.
• Pick page style: blank, lined, or with prompts for traveling or for visiting guests.
• Add upgrades found nowhere else: inside‑cover printing, book slipcase, the perfect pen, or have it deliver as a gift box.
Just be in touch with your ideas. We gladly provide cover mock ups so you can see how your handmade book will look before ordering!

What upgrades do you offer?

So many! So your personalized keepsake book knocks their socks off:

• Gift Box Upgrade: Have your custom book deliver as a gift box that includes stickers, a gift note, a pen or colored pencils and an amazing wow factor overall. We make sure the unboxing moment sparks gasps, hugs, and happy tears.
• Archival Slipcase: House your custom book in heirloom quality armor that shields your book from dust, sunlight, and curious little hands—built to protect for decades.
• Printed Dedication Inside: Your words, vows, or poem printed on the inside front cover, turning a beautiful book into a forever love letter.

Select any upgrade at checkout or message us for a free mock‑up.

Can I see a proof before you handcraft my book?

• Yes! We send a digital cover mock‑up within 24 hours and only begin hand binding your book once you approve the cover design.
• We gladly provide cover mockups BEFORE you place your order as well. Just be in touch with your ideas!

What page styles can I pick?

• We offer a wide variety of options for the pages of your personalized books.
• Depending on the book size and design you can choose:
- Archival quality blank pages
- Lined pages
- Travel prompt pages for guided travel journals
• Also! On our 6 x 8" books you can choose your page count: 100 pages or 200 pages.
• And our 8.5 x 11" Scrapbook Binders have REMOVABLE pages. So awesome.
• In all cases, the pages are matte, heavy weight, and respond very well to a wide range of mediums: ink, pencil, glue sticks, crayons, etc.

How fast can I get my custom book?

• Usually we can get your personalized, keepsake books hand-crafted and shipped within 14 days.
• On a tight timeline? We always try to accommodate. Be in touch!
• Also, we have a READY TO SHIP solution for 6 x 8" journals. These ship within 24 hours! See the LAST MINUTE GIFTS section of our store, or just contact us directly.

Do you really ship for free in the USA?

• Yes—every order ships free to US addresses.
• No minimums, no surprises. Because keepsake books and free shipping are awesome.

Gift wrapping and packaging

• We offer GIFT WRAPPING or....
• Sensational GIFT BOX upgrades that’ll make you look like the ultimate gift-giving pro!
• Just add it at checkout, and we’ll wrap your order up so beautifully, the recipient will think you're the most thoughtful person ever. 🎁✨

Refund Policy?

• Returns & Refunds – No Fuss, Just Easy!
• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
• 14-Day Returns & Refunds: Changed your mind? No worries! You’ve got 14 days from delivery to send your order back to us—no questions asked.
• How It Works:
1. Pack up the book, just as you got it.
2. Ship it back to our Oregon address.
3. We'll issue a refund as soon as it arrives.
• Exchanges: Got a defective or damaged item? Let us know! We'll happily replace it in a timely manner.

Wholesale availability

• We absolutely love accommodating wholesale orders.
• It is an honor to work with businesses, event planners, artists and travel agents to create personalized notebooks in bulk. Send us a message, and let’s chat.