In the field of binders for laminar objects there is a need for a binder which is able to offer a distinctive and unusual appearance,A binder (10), for holding laminar objects (46), comprises a support member (12) which includes at least one binder element (18; 50) to hold one or more laminar objects (46) via respective edges thereof. The support member (12) also includes first and second support elements (34, 36) which are couplable to one another to secure a cover body (25; 100) therebetween. The cover body (28; 100) includes first and second cover elements (14, 16) which extend from either side of the support member (12).