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Inspired by a traditional Jewish wedding canopy (chuppah) that was decorated with metallic thread on a shimmering blue background, this design calls to mind new beginnings under an enchanting night sky. The use of a marriage canopy represents the new home established by a couple through their union.

The Romantic Sensibility collection is influenced by the look of an 1843 gilt-embossed leather book binding of a volume of poetry by Romantic poet Henry Kirke White. The reintroduced series is dedicated to the New Romantics, a glamorously provocative nightclub scene that had emerged in England in the late 1970s and influenced music, design and fashion. The name of the...

Ancient Greek pottery offers a fascinating window into the past of a lost culture. Reproduced here is a red-figure volute-krater, made in a Greek colony in southern Italy between 415 and 400 BC. A gathering of deities decorates the front, with the twin gods Apollo and Artemis occupying the centre of the scene. Experience this unique artistic heritage with the...

Inspired by a traditional Jewish wedding canopy (chuppah) that was decorated with metallic thread on a shimmering blue background, this design calls to mind new beginnings under an enchanting night sky. The use of a marriage canopy represents the new home established by a couple through their union. Silk Sky (Guiding Star) Pencil Case (Wrap Closure) by Paperblanks embodies this...

Our Paperblanks Mystique Mini Lined Softcover Flexi Journal is inspired by a cover said to have been designed by Le Gascon, a legendary but little-known 17th-century bookbinder. The original cover that inspired this Flexi journal was made of red Moroccan leather, embossed and gilded with rosettes, spirals, and dotted lines.

One of the greatest treasures in The New York Public Library s collection is a hollow copper globe, just 112 mm in diameter. The Hunt-Lenox Globe is recognized as one of the oldest terrestrial globes, and the oldest to depict the Americas.

This glorious design comes from the revered artisans at Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Crafted in 1910 to house a collection of works entitled Hafiz of Shiraz: Selections from His Poems, it features three stunningly bejewelled peacocks, each inlaid in eight different colours and embellished with foliage and gold tooling.

Highlighting the iconic visuals, powerful themes, and unforgettable characters that make Wicked a cultural phenomenon, this unique collector s item pays tribute to the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda and their journeys exploring identity, power, and the complexities of good versus bad.

Highlighting the iconic visuals, powerful themes, and unforgettable characters that make Wicked a cultural phenomenon, this unique collector s item pays tribute to the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda and their journeys exploring identity, power, and the complexities of good versus bad.

Highlighting the iconic visuals, powerful themes, and unforgettable characters that make Wicked a cultural phenomenon, this unique collector s item pays tribute to the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda and their journeys exploring identity, power, and the complexities of good versus bad.

Highlighting the iconic visuals, powerful themes, and unforgettable characters that make Wicked a cultural phenomenon, this unique collector s item pays tribute to the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda and their journeys exploring identity, power, and the complexities of good versus bad.

Showcasing silk dyed with beni and safflower, and lacquered in gold, this kimono design dates to the Edo period (1615-1868), when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. Kara-ori (Japanese Kimono) Pencil (4 Pack) refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered traditional woman's kimono that Noh theatre was known for.

Celtic mythology and breathtaking animation come to life in a stationery collection created in partnership with Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. Reproduced here is artwork from Song of the Sea, a tale inspired by the selkies of Irish mythology and the second instalment in the studio's Irish Folklore Trilogy.

Highlighting the iconic visuals, powerful themes, and unforgettable characters that make Wicked a cultural phenomenon, this unique collector s item pays tribute to the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda and their journeys exploring identity, power, and the complexities of good versus bad.

Celtic mythology and breathtaking animation come to life in a stationery collection created in partnership with Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. Reproduced here is artwork from Song of the Sea, a tale inspired by the selkies of Irish mythology and the second instalment in the studio’s Irish Folklore Trilogy.

Highlighting the iconic visuals, powerful themes, and unforgettable characters that make Wicked a cultural phenomenon, this unique collector s item pays tribute to the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda and their journeys exploring identity, power, and the complexities of good versus bad.

With pages displaying astounding plays of naturalistic illusionism, the luxurious personal prayer book known as the Spinola Hours is one of the most visually sophisticated Flemish manuscripts of the 16th century. A book of hours contains texts including a calendar of Church holidays, the Hours of the Virgin (a cycle of prayer services devoted to the Virgin Mary), the Office...

Behold the majesty of the ancient cathedral of Ely! This striking notebook design comes from the 1830 cover of James Bentham’s The History and Antiquities of the Conventual and Cathedral Church of Ely, an exactingly crafted ode to the magnificence of the cathedral and the ancient curiosities held within its walls. Ely’s rich history begins with the Anglo-Saxon princess Saint...

With pages displaying astounding plays of naturalistic illusionism, the luxurious personal prayer book known as the Spinola Hours is one of the most visually sophisticated Flemish manuscripts of the 16th century. A book of hours contains texts including a calendar of Church holidays, the Hours of the Virgin (a cycle of prayer services devoted to the Virgin Mary), the Office...

In defiance of those who preferred sophistication over instinct and emotion, William Wordsworth (1770–1850) helped the Romantic revolution take flight. This Wordsworth, Letter Quoting “Daffodils” Lined Hardcover Journal celebrates Wordsworth’s legacy with an excerpt of a letter he wrote to his friends, defending his work and quoting lines from his now famous Daffodils poem (I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud)....

The Taj Mahal is renowned not just for its soaring symmetry and the breathtaking precision of its construction, but also for the floral forms carved in marble that adorn it. A photograph of one of these iconic flowers is reproduced for our Lahori Mini Lined Hardcover Journal, named for Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who is said to have been the grand...

With pages displaying astounding plays of naturalistic illusionism, the luxurious personal prayer book known as the Spinola Hours is one of the most visually sophisticated Flemish manuscripts of the 16th century. A book of hours contains texts including a calendar of Church holidays, the Hours of the Virgin (a cycle of prayer services devoted to the Virgin Mary), the Office...

Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionist painters. Though much of his work, like this Irises study, is filled with brightness and light, Van Gogh’s own life was filled with personal turmoil. A severe mental health crisis, in which he now-famously cut off his own ear, prompted Van Gogh to admit himself to...

This bookmark features the image of an antique 19th-century Japanese lacquer box. Lacquerware is created by painting tree sap onto treasured objects to protect and enhance them, showcasing the uniquely human ability to create beauty from unlikely sources.

Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) was a Lebanese American writer, poet, and artist. He is most famous for his great work, The Prophet – one of the bestselling books of all time. The Prophet is a collection of 26 prose poetry fables divided into chapters covering topics such as family and marriage, crime and punishment, and reason and passion. It draws thematic...

Our Velvet Dalmatic collection is inspired by a piece of a 15th-century velvet dalmatic. A dalmatic is a tunic with wide sleeves worn as part of liturgical vestments and by British monarchs during coronation services. Velvets like these were originally woven on a special loom that created two thicknesses at the same time in order to achieve their marvellously soft...

Aristarkh Lentulov (1882 1943) was a major Russian avant-garde artist of Cubist orientation and one of the foremost representatives of the Moscow School of Art. Reproduced here is his work Monastery, 1917, an extraordinary and vibrant composition of the bishop s courtyard in the New Jerusalem monastery in Russia.

In his Spring painting (1894), Lawrence Alma-Tadema represented the Victorian custom of sending children to collect flowers on May Day. By placing the scene in ancient Rome, he suggested the festival's great antiquity through architectural details, dress, sculpture, and musical instruments based on Roman originals.

Tiptoe through the tulips with us as we discover the vibrantly detailed gardens of Gary Grayson’s artistic world. A lifelong artist, Grayson’s affinity for both antique prints and modern graphic design is on display in the digital artworks behind our Nature Montages series. His distinctive style is an eclectic mix of vintage vector, impressionism and pop art – all combined...

In his Spring painting (1894), Lawrence Alma-Tadema represented the Victorian custom of sending children to collect flowers on May Day. By placing the scene in ancient Rome, he suggested the festival s great antiquity through architectural details, dress, sculpture and musical instruments based on Roman originals.

The art of still life painting is a celebrated part of Dutch culture. However, before still life emerged, there were illustrators who delicately illuminated handwritten manuscripts with images of flora and fauna to add emotional power to a written work. One of the most celebrated practitioners of this style was Joris Hoefnagel (1542–1601). In the 1590s, Emperor Rudolf II commissioned...

Aristarkh Lentulov (1882–1943) was a major Russian avant-garde artist with a Cubist orientation and one of the foremost representatives of the Moscow School of Art. Reproduced here is his work Monastery, 1917, an extraordinary and vibrant composition of the bishop’s courtyard in the New Jerusalem monastery in Russia.

Vault of the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) Ultra Unlined Hardback Journal (Wrap Closure) showcases the grandeur of Italian Gothic architecture. The drawing recreated on its cover is part of a series proposed by the architect Paolo Cesa Bianchi for the decoration of the interior vaults of the Cathedral. The design features soaring arabesques that evoke a faux relief arborescence...

Paperblanks Flexis are a sophisticated new line of softcover notebooks featuring a flexible cover and spine, two page count options, satin ribbon marker, back cover pouch and a variety of cover designs.

Celtic mythology and breathtaking animation unite in a stationery collection created in partnership with Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. Reproduced here is artwork from WolfWalkers, a tale inspired by shape-shifters in Irish mythology, specifically the manwolves of Ossory, and the wisdom of Irish folklore.

The art of still life painting is a celebrated part of Dutch culture. However, before still life emerged, there were illustrators who delicately illuminated handwritten manuscripts with images of flora and fauna to add emotional power to a written work. One of the most celebrated practitioners of this style was Joris Hoefnagel (1542–1601). In the 1590s, Emperor Rudolf II commissioned...

St. Petersburg (Lentulov’s Cityscapes) Mini Lined Softcover Journal (Elastic Band Closure) by Paperblanks features the artwork of Aristarkh Lentulov (1882–1943), a prominent Russian avant-garde artist known for his Cubist orientation. Lentulov was one of the foremost representatives of the Moscow School of Art. The journal reproduces his work, Monastery, 1917, an extraordinary and vibrant composition of the bishop's courtyard in...

Frederick Douglass, Letter for Civil Rights (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Ultra Lined Hardcover Journal by Paperblanks commemorates the profound impact of Frederick Douglass, a former slave turned leading abolitionist and social reformer. Despite his declining health, Douglass continued to support the cause by writing letters for the anti-lynching activist Ida B. Wells to deliver in his stead. This journal cover honours...

A prolific writer of many genres, H.G. Wells (1866–1946) wasn’t just a science fiction pioneer, but a futurist whose visions for our future have had a great impact on our modern world. Born to shopkeepers in Kent, England, Wells first trained in biology, piquing his interest in scientific ethics. His writing career began with short humour articles before he published...

Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867–1934) was a Polish and naturalised French scientist renowned for her pioneering research on radioactivity. Her discoveries seemingly contradicted the principle of energy conservation, prompting a reconsideration of the foundation of physics. For this journal, we have reproduced a page from one of Marie's laboratory notebooks, offering a unique glimpse into the work of this groundbreaking scientist....

Monet’s Chrysanthemums A4 Lined Cahier captures the essence of French artist Claude Monet's fascination with the transient beauty of nature. Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement, was renowned for his ability to portray the fleeting effects of light and color. This 1897 work is a virtuoso display of flowers, portraying a vibrant bed of chrysanthemums from his...

Aristarkh Lentulov (1882–1943) was a major Russian avant-garde artist of Cubist orientation and one of the foremost representatives of the Moscow School of Art. Reproduced here is his work Monastery, 1917, an extraordinary and vibrant composition of the bishop’s courtyard in the New Jerusalem monastery in Russia. Explore this stunning piece of art with our St. Petersburg (Lentulov’s Cityscapes) Ultra...

This striking Art Deco design comes from the celebrated British bookbinder Sybil Pye (1879–1959). It was crafted to hold a collection of William Wordsworth’s poems illustrated by Pye’s lifelong friend Thomas Sturge Moore. One of the youngest pre–First World War women binders, Pye was the only binder in England who specialised in inlaid leather bindings. With this series, we pay...

The compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart continue to inspire music lovers. The ballet score entitled La Chasse, reproduced here, is believed to have been composed in Paris in 1778. Chasing and hunting themes, typically featuring shepherds, shepherdesses, and Cupid frolicking together, were popular motifs of the time.

This striking Art Deco design comes from the celebrated British bookbinder Sybil Pye (1879 1959). It was crafted to hold a collection of William Wordsworth s poems illustrated by Pye s lifelong friend Thomas Sturge Moore.Self-taught, Pye began producing her first works in the early 1900s using naturally coloured leather, before graduating to multi-coloured panels. By 1934 she was creating...

Discover the ethereal dreams of Kinuko Y. Craft, an illustrator celebrated for her attention to detail. This Temptation A6 Grid (Visions of Paradise) Cahier cover showcases a flight of fantasy originally created by Craft as a Freda Warrington novel cover. Touching on ancient mythology and contemporary spirituality, it is sure to tempt the book lover in you!

From the first kapa fabrics, Hawaiian textiles have always infused the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with the joyful aloha spirit. Contemporary designs featuring exuberant flower and foliage prints, including the one gracing our Nani A5 Dot Grid (Aloha) Cahier cover, continue to capture this essence.

Riviera Bold (Old Leather Collection) A6 Unlined Cahier captures the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith. This darkly toned book cover carefully reproduces delicate stamping patterns on an intensely rich background, showcasing the markings and unique character of aged leather bindings.

This striking Art Deco design comes from the British bookbinder Sybil Pye (1879 1959), heralded as one of the top female artisans of her time.Self-taught, Pye began producing her first works in the early 1900s using naturally coloured leather, before graduating to multi-coloured panels. By 1934 she was creating complex covers of up to six different inlays, and her work...

Inspired by the 17th-century binding that originally housed the Bustan, a seminal work by Persian author Saadi (1210-1291), this design features intricate birds and flowers that beautifully mirror the contents of the original volume. Today, the historic binding can be found in the British Library. Saadi Shirazi, known by his pen name Saadi, was a poet and prose writer born...

The Kiss (1907-1908), the Gustav Klimt painting reproduced here, represents the pinnacle of his "golden phase." Oil and gold leaf combine to create shapes and colours reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles. The lustrous palette and intricate patterns make the work a great masterpiece of the period.

Our Wordscapes (Free Your Mind) A4 Lined Cahier, recreating a work by Catrin Welz-Stein, suggests the creative process of the mind's mysterious inner workings. One can see influences and elements of children's literature, surrealism, and folklore in this image that invites you to enter your own Wordscape within its pages.

Featuring a vibrant contemporary work by American creator and illustrator Erica Williams, this design jumps off the page with fearless energy. Originally created as a limited edition screen-printed poster for the Americana folk duo Watchhouse, this illustration captures the imagination and transports viewers to whole new worlds.

In our Your Move journal, we feature a classical character from children's literature drawn by artist Tim Bowers. With his timeless use of colour and line, Bowers captures the charm of iconic characters from folk and fairy tales. One is never too old or too young to enjoy playtime and the company of legendary characters.

Featuring a vibrant contemporary work by American creator and illustrator Erica Williams, this design jumps off the page with fearless energy. Originally created as a limited edition screen-printed poster for the Americana folk duo Watchhouse, this illustration captures the imagination and transports viewers to whole new worlds.

Before Dutch still life painting developed, artists illuminated handwritten manuscripts with flora and fauna to add emotional power to a written work. One of the most celebrated practitioners of this style was Joris Hoefnagel. In the 1590s, the Emperor Rudolf II commissioned Hoefnagel to add his illuminations to the Mira calligraphiae monumenta, a mid-16th-century manuscript by Georg Bocskay, a page...

Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, filmmaker, and composer remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of film. This document folder celebrates Charlie Chaplin, commemorating both the 100th anniversary of The Kid, his first feature-length film, and the cultural impact of The Great Dictator, by reproducing the final speech.

Jane Austen's Persuasion (1818) is the author's most biting and ironic work. In the novel, Austen provides a satisfying love story while also turning a critical gaze on the kinds of persuasion enforced on young women. Here, we have reproduced a rare surviving manuscript page from the story's eleventh chapter.

Our Kuro journal cover showcases a reproduction of an original piece of katagami art. It reproduces a stencil crafted from mulberry bark and persimmon juice. Such stencils are found throughout Japanese culture. The word Kuro means “dark” or “black” in Japanese and it’s the perfect title for this hauntingly shadowed design.

Considered one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) produced the finest frescoes and many of the most revered sculptures in the world. He was renowned for his fierce solitude, yet was one of the great chroniclers of the human form. Michelangelo, Handwriting (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Bookmark by Paperblanks offers a unique glimpse into the mind of...

New York City is home to an endless number of famed landmarks and tourist attractions, including the eye-catching skyscrapers that punctuate the city skyline. Described in an original brochure as the mise en scène for the romantic drama of American business, one such tower is the Chanin Building. This midtown Manhattan landmark was built by developer Irwin S. Chanin in...

This striking Art Deco design comes from the British bookbinder Sybil Pye (1879 1959), heralded as one of the top female artisans of her time.Self-taught, Pye began producing her first works in the early 1900s using naturally coloured leather, before graduating to multi-coloured panels. By 1934 she was creating complex covers of up to six different inlays, and her work...

Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell’s dystopian piece of science fiction, introduced terms such as “Big Brother” and “thoughtcrime” into our social lexicon and is still widely read today. Only one handwritten copy of Nineteen Eighty-Four survives, and we are honoured to partner with Brown University to reproduce it on this journal cover.

Considered one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) produced the finest frescoes and many of the most revered sculptures in the world. He was renowned for his fierce solitude, yet was one of the great chroniclers of the human form. Complement your writing endeavours with the Michelangelo, Handwriting (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Pencil (4 Pack) by Paperblanks,...

New York City's Chanin Building was built by Irwin S. Chanin in the late 1920s. Representing some of the finest Art Deco in the city, the lobby was styled around a "City of Opportunity" concept. With a geometric design symbolising human thought and emotion, a bronze ventilator grille from the building is reproduced for this black and gold journal cover....

Considered one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) produced the finest frescoes and many of the most revered sculptures in the world. He was renowned for his fierce solitude, yet was one of the great chroniclers of the human form. This letter, written in Michelangelo's own hand, demonstrates with every stroke of the pen the refinement...

This pencil case urges you to imagine yourself walking along the winding lanes that are home to the weavers of Varanasi, India. At one time there were as many as 300,000 weavers in the area, but today there are no more than 40,000. This book has been named for the Urdu word for “black,” reflecting the enchanting piece of silk...

Enid Blyton wrote many books and short stories that captured an idyllic childhood full of adventure in the countryside, chief among them the popular The Famous Five series. We are honoured to celebrate Blyton's stories with this commemorative design showcasing Eileen Soper's nostalgic illustrations from the series.

Considered one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) produced the finest frescoes and many of the most revered sculptures in the world. He was renowned for his fierce solitude, yet was one of the great chroniclers of the human form.

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, physicist, futurist and engineer. This Flexi softcover notebook features a sketch of his turbine research, reproducing a document held in the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade. Today, Tesla’s legacy endures mostly notably in Tesla, Inc., which specialises in electric vehicles, solar panels and lithium-ion batteries.

Enid Blyton wrote many books and short stories that captured an idyllic childhood full of adventure in the countryside, chief among them the popular The Famous Five series. We are honoured to celebrate Blyton’s stories with this commemorative design showcasing Eileen Soper’s nostalgic illustrations from the series.

Inspired by a 17th-century Italian book binding, our Viola journal showcases a floral pattern and rosette motif. Book bindings from this period are characterized by the ornamental richness of the cover s central area. Featuring sweeping tendrils in a centralized diamond shape, this cover is a classic example of the era s bookbinding style.

A brilliant 16th-century Cairo workshop is responsible for this bookmark design. Though the name of that atelier has been lost to history, the detailed pattern and fine materials used show why books from the workshop were so highly prized. Today the original binding can be found in the collection of the Museum Kunstpalast in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Our Arabic Artistry journal cover design dates to the 17th century, when luxurious Arabic court life helped to inspire a supremely refined design æsthetic. The original binding our Zahra book cover reproduces is emblematic of an era when books were major investments, used as valuable donations, treasured gifts to heads of state and status symbols.

A brilliant Cairo workshop is responsible for this 12-pointed star design, originally crafted in the early 1500s. Cairo and Damascus were at the centre of Islamic bookbinding and design, with Cairo itself having been home to a paper mill since the 11th century. Though the name of the original atelier has been lost to history, the detailed pattern and fine...

Capturing the flavour of finely wrought Renaissance-style leather bindings, Paperblanks Old Leather Ochre softcover Flexi notebook pays homage to the craft of delicate gold tooling, originally brought to Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the East. The timeless beauty of an antique leather book is brought into the present on the cover of this intricately embellished, golden amber notebook....

Inspired by the 17th-century binding that originally housed the Bustan, a seminal work by Persian author Saadi (1210–1291), this design features intricate birds and flowers that beautifully mirror the contents of the original volume. Today, the historic binding can be found in the British Library. Saadi Shirazi, known by his pen name Saadi, was a poet and prose writer born...

French author and illustrator Benjamin Lacombe lends his unique spirit to our Paperblanks collection with this softcover Flexi design. Described as a combination of pop surrealism and lowbrow art, Lacombe’s style has a vintage look while remaining contemporary. In this Esprit de Lacombe Midi Lined Softcover Flexi Journal, his ability to capture humanity and emotion is on full display. The...

Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style bound books, our Paperblanks Old Leather Flint softcover notebook pays homage to the craft of delicate gold tooling. For this Flexi cover design, we have incorporated a textured white design reminiscent of chalk, flint or limestone, adding an edginess to the look of finely wrought leather.

Inspired by the 17th-century binding that originally housed the Bustan, a seminal work by Persian author Saadi (1210–1291), this design beautifully mirrors the contents of the original volume. Saadi Shirazi, known by his pen name Saadi, was a poet and prose writer born in Shiraz, Iran. Saadi was nicknamed "The Master of Speech" among Persian scholars for the strength of...