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Twelve South Launches BookBook and All-New Journal Case for iPhone 7

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Twelve South today launched the latest in its line of BookBook cases, this one for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Like previous editions, the new BookBook includes wallet slots for credit cards and a driver's license, all housed in a vintage leather-bound case that looks like an old novel. A removable shell protects the iPhone 7 both inside of and out of BookBook, and the case can fold into a stand for the smartphone when viewing videos.

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BookBook for iPhone 7

The company noted that the design for iPhone 7 does have a few differences this time around, including:

  • Upgraded card slot and wallet design to prevent stretching and pilling

  • Dark interior finish to better resist dirt and dust

  • All-new Book spine design to add variety to your library

Additionally, Twelve South is launching "Journal for iPhone," a new leather-bound wallet case that's made exclusively for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Journal is a more basic leather case that doesn't have BookBook's novel aesthetic, but matches that case's design with credit card slots, a detachable composite shell, and built-in viewing stand.

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Journal for iPhone 7

Since 2010, Twelve South has curated a library of cases called BookBook. We are pleased to announce today that not only do we have your favorite vintage BookBook available for the iPhone 7, but we are also introducing an all-new edition called Journal. Modernizing the story, Journal is our newest and most luxurious case. Crafted in full-grain leather covering both inside and out, this handsome folio presents a more refined, clean design. Like BookBook, Journal features slots for cards, cash and ID, streamlining your everyday carry in style.

BookBook for iPhone 7 is available for $59.99 in black and brown, while Journal for iPhone is available for $69.99 in black and cognac.

Top Rated Comments

121 months ago
I still find this type of case to be very awkward, showing all the CC and ID when talking on the phone.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
NickD73 Avatar
121 months ago
Does it require a dongle?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nikster0029 Avatar
121 months ago
Ugly
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Reticuli Avatar
121 months ago
That looks absolutely bloody awful.
Cringeworthy even.
Nope.
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SteveW928 Avatar
121 months ago
I used to love wallet cases as well. Until I left my phone in my friends car (after a long night lol) and didn't get it back for a week. Last time I used a wallet case haha.
That sounds like maybe a different kind of problem. ;)
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Anonymous Freak Avatar
121 months ago
I still find this type of case to be very awkward, showing all the CC and ID when talking on the phone.
I have an ultra-cheap generic case like this that handles it nicely - the back is "double-hinged", so when you fold the front back, you can fold it so that the cards are facing in, not out. That mechanism does make it thicker than one that only folds straight back, though. I only use it when I want "minimal stuff in pockets," not as my everyday case, though.

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