Book

Here is the basic book shape I created using a cube, adding a few insets and extruding the center faces. 

I then added two button-straps around the book to add more visual interest to the model.

UVing the model was fairly simple, using the unfold tool I was able to create neat fold around model, this will be useful when texturing I also over lapped the UVs for the straps.

Here is the texture for my book, I used a  leather base texture for the books hardtop and a second leather texture for the straps overlaying them with dirt textures. I then added some highlights on the leather, where the strap folds. I also used the emboss tool to create the buttons on the straps and cover symbols, then applying a drop shadow. 

Here is my model textured in Maya