Thanks for all the input. I think for the lighting I will get some 3mm LEDs and spread them around the badge. While the 5mm works great, it's a little too large and multiple 3mm will probably be more screen accurate. The surface mount LEDs would fit well, but I think they would create a hotspot problem since they would have to be oriented straight up. So we'll see how the 3mm work out.
I like the idea of the cardstock\leather for the spine. Just have to find something that matches the texture of the case. Also, this will be a somewhat "idealized" version, since most of the screen-used pieces I have seen have the battery pack visible in some form. I want this to look like a "production" piece that could be used.
All the parts are scratchbuilt. The badge is cnc machined and then cast in clear, the ID is lasercut plex, holofilm, and photo-prints with a silkscreen. The case is lasercut plex and ABS, and the light and switch came from a nifty little booklight.