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French artist Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement, was particularly fascinated with capturing the transient beauty of nature. In a virtuoso display of flowers, this 1897 work portrays a vibrant bed of chrysanthemums from his prized garden in Giverny.

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...

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.

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...

Atop the lionfish rides the regal queen of the sea in this artwork by artist James C. Christensen (1942–2017). Our Sea Fantasies Ultra Lined Hardcover Journal (Elastic Band Closure) shows why Christensen’s art, inspired by myth, legend and fantasy, so dazzled his legions of fans. He was renowned not just for his pure imagination, but also for his embrace of...

Celtic mythology and breathtaking animation unite in a first-of-its-kind stationery collection created in partnership with Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. Reproduced here is artwork from The Secret of Kells, a retelling of the origin of the Book of Kells and the first film in the studio's Irish Folklore Trilogy.

Inspired by an 1893 binding of The Poems by William Blake, this design features delicate golden wildflowers. Considered one of the greatest Romantic-era geniuses, Blake embraced the divine imagination, often using flowers as a metaphor. Echoing Blake's reverence for nature, Wildflower Song is sure to make your spirit sing.

Celtic mythology and breathtaking animation unite in a first-of-its-kind stationery collection created in partnership with Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. Reproduced here is artwork from The Secret of Kells, a retelling of the origin of the Book of Kells and the first film in the studio's Irish Folklore Trilogy.

Our Siyah Unlined Hardcover Journal 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...

Our Wordscapes (Free Your Mind) Mini Unlined Softcover Flexi Journal, 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 is suggestive of our deeper natures, inviting you to enter your own Wordscape within the book.

Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910), best known for realist fiction like War and Peace, is also remembered as a passionate proponent of nonviolence. After experiencing a spiritual awakening, Tolstoy began to closely follow a pacifist doctrine. The letter reproduced on this journal cover, sent to a Russian conscientious objector, reflects his pacifist beliefs.

Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a key member of the Impressionist movement, an art philosophy based on expressing one's personal perceptions of nature. At his home in Giverny, France, Monet painted more than 250 canvases inspired by the play of light and colour upon his lily pond. Monet, Water Lilies (Special Editions) Pencil (4 Pack) captures the essence of Monet’s artistic...

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.

Vincent van Gogh was one of the great Post-Impressionist painters. After admitting himself to the Saint-Paul Asylum following a severe mental health crisis, he recuperated by painting the asylum's garden. We are honoured to partner with Getty to bring Van Gogh's stirring Irises study to our collection.

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.

Virginia Woolf carved out new territory for artists, particularly women writers. She wrote with rare insight about the confusion, mystery and uncertainty of everyday life. Her 1931 novel The Waves, made up of soliloquies spoken by the main characters, was originally drafted in a series of notebooks, including the one reproduced for this journal cover.

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 book binding 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...

Van Gogh’s Irises Pencil (4 Pack) by Paperblanks offers a tribute to one of the great Post-Impressionist painters, Vincent van Gogh. After experiencing a severe mental health crisis, Van Gogh admitted himself to the Saint-Paul Asylum. During his recuperation, he found solace in painting the asylum's garden. We are honoured to partner with Getty to bring Van Gogh's stirring Irises...

Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910), best known for realist fiction like War and Peace and Anna Karenina, is also remembered as a passionate and influential proponent of nonviolence. After experiencing a profound moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870s, Tolstoy began to closely follow a pacifist doctrine. The letter reproduced on our cover, sent to a Russian conscientious objector, is a...

This Windrush pattern comes from a pencil and watercolour sketch that William Morris worked on in 1881-1883. Designed for block-printed cotton, Windrush highlights the creative approach Morris took to revealing elements from the natural world in his decorative furnishing fabrics.

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was one of the great post-Impressionist painters. After moving to the town of Arles in 1888, he began experimenting with still life pieces, which he called "colour studies." We are honoured to partner with the Barnes Foundation to bring one of Van Gogh’s finest still life artworks to our collection. Discover this exquisite collection in the...

The original binding reproduced on our Paperblanks Flexi Juniper Midi Lined Softcover Flexi Journal comes from a 1736 leather scripture book published in Hof, Germany, by Johann Gottlieb Vierling. With a filigreed design that calls to mind golden wheat stalks and corn fields, this design is sure to warm up your creative energy on even the coldest autumn nights.

Nobility and grace are restored in this filigreed design. Originally crafted in 1675 by the Queen's Binder A, the balance of open space and intricate elements make it a shining jewel of the period. The binding reproduced for our Restoration Midi Lined Hardcover Journal (Clasp Closure) was designed to hold Richard Allestree's The Government of the Tongue.

Morris Pink Honeysuckle (William Morris) Pencil Case by Paperblanks celebrates the work of William Morris (1834–1896), one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Morris was known for creating woven and printed textile designs using the ancient technique of hand woodblock printing. As seen on this pencil case, his evocations of the natural world have become...

Van Gogh’s Still Life Mini Unlined Hardcover Journal (Elastic Band Closure) by Paperblanks celebrates the work of Vincent van Gogh, one of the great post-Impressionist painters. In 1888, after moving to the town of Arles, Van Gogh began experimenting with still life pieces, which he referred to as "colour studies". We are honoured to partner with the Barnes Foundation to...

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.

Reproducing an original work by designer Pierre Legrain (1889–1929), this cover brings a sense of movement to the heavy geometric elements of its Art Deco influence. Legrain was a key figure in early 20th-century French bookbinding. After leaving the French Army in 1916, Legrain became recognized for his eye for design and was commissioned by Jacques Doucet, a French bibliophile...

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was one of the great post-Impressionist painters. After moving to the town of Arles in 1888, he began experimenting with still life pieces, which he called colour studies. We are honoured to partner with the Barnes Foundation to bring one of Van Gogh's finest still life artworks to our collection. This beautifully crafted Van Gogh’s Still...

The Duomo di Milano represents the pinnacle of Italian Gothic architecture. The drawing recreated here is part of a series proposed by the architect Paolo Cesa Bianchi for the decoration of the interior vaults of the Cathedral. The soaring arabesques create a sense of a faux relief arborescence over a golden background.

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was one of the great post-Impressionist painters. After moving to the town of Arles in 1888, he began experimenting with still life pieces, which he called colour studies. We are honoured to partner with the Barnes Foundation to bring one of Van Gogh's finest still life artworks to our collection. Discover the beauty of Van Gogh’s...

The Duomo di Milano represents the pinnacle of Italian Gothic architecture. The drawing recreated here is part of a series proposed by the architect Paolo Cesa Bianchi for the decoration of the interior vaults of the Cathedral. The soaring arabesques create a sense of a faux relief arborescence over a golden background.

Reproduced here is a 1907 binding that held two William Shakespeare volumes dating from 1619: The Whole Contention betweene the two Famous Houses, Lancaster and Yorke and Pericles, Prince of Tyre. The Whole Contention is now considered to be a corrupt version of Parts 2 and 3 of Henry VI, one of Shakespeare s most celebrated works.

Ancient spiritual practices meet modern digital art in this kaleidoscopic journal cover featuring the work of Android Jones. His art asks the viewer to focus on the potential for awakening, the power of the ancient third eye and the early reverberations of the time that lies before us.With colours at once psychedelic and hyper-modern, and imagery that combines Eastern icono<\h>graphy...

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 book<\h>binding 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...

Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in the handwoven fabrics of our Sacred Tibetan Textiles. An expression of faith and spirituality, these brocade fabrics are both beautiful and highly symbolic, and the care that goes into each individual stitch is a visual example of the weaver’s adherence to a sacred ritual. With our Sacred Tibetan Textiles series, we pay tribute...

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.

The Duomo di Milano represents the pinnacle of Italian Gothic architecture. The drawing recreated here is part of a series proposed by the architect Paolo Cesa Bianchi for the decoration of the interior vaults of the Cathedral. The soaring arabesques create a sense of a faux relief arborescence over a golden background.

Nowhere is the heft and glory of history more palpable than in the book arts. The 19th century brought several innovations, both functional and aesthetic, to the craft of bookbinding. Our reproduction of an antique French binding is based on a cover designed in 1829 by publishers A. & W. Galignani for The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore. This cover...

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.

Using authentic Japanese washi tape paper, metallic foiling and a touch of varnish for protection, our Vault of the Milan Cathedral (Mixed Pack) Washi Tape set will bring a pop of colour to your bullet journal spread. This double-pack is inspired by the Duomo di Milano cathedral in Milan, Italy.

Virginia Woolf rejected traditional plots in favour of explorations of the inner lives of her characters. Her stream of consciousness narratives highlighted gender relations, psychology and the poetic perspective. Her experimental 1931 novel The Waves was originally drafted in a series of notebooks, including the one reproduced for this journal cover.

Guiseppe Verdi's (1813–1901) instincts for finding the right material led him to create works that virtually define the general public's understanding of opera, such as Aida and Rigoletto. Featured on our Verdi, Carteggio Mini Lined Hardcover Journal cover is an excerpt from his correspondence. May his legacy inspire your own hand.

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.

For the celestially minded and lovers of dark light, we present Nova Stella. This book cover, with its central star shape, exerts an emotional pull like the North Star for nighttime wayfarers. Our Nova Stella cover comes from the 1789 binding of Missale Sacri Ordinis Praedicatorum, printed during the Settecento period by Octavio Puccinelli publishers. During this time, bookbinding became...

Our Viennese Fruit design features the work of celebrated Art Nouveau illustrator Anton Seder. It originates from his 1890 publication, Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe, or The Plant in Art and Trade. Seder's harmonious use of space, plethora of details, and candid depiction of natural elements drew us to this piece.

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 A4 Lined (Aloha) Cahier cover, continue to capture this essence.

Our Viennese Fruit design features the work of celebrated Art Nouveau illustrator Anton Seder. It originates from his 1890 publication, Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe, or The Plant in Art and Trade. Seder’s harmonious use of space, plethora of details, and candid depiction of natural elements drew us to this piece.

Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one's home will bring health and happiness. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova has taken inspiration from this classic tale of Russian folklore with this Firebird design. Using her unique style of batik painting on silk, Sokolova captures the warmth and optimism of the legend.

Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, this kimono design dates to the Edo period (1615–1868). It was originally used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. Karaori refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered woman’s kimono that traditional Noh theatre was known for. Both the material itself and the...

Our Viennese Fruit design features the work of celebrated Art Nouveau illustrator Anton Seder. It originates from his 1890 publication, Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe, or The Plant in Art and Trade. Seder’s harmonious use of space, plethora of details, and candid depiction of natural elements drew us to this piece.

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 A6 Lined (Aloha) Cahier cover, continue to capture this essence.

This beautiful jewel-toned purple and gold design is a shining star of bookbinding history. Originally crafted from red morocco leather with intricate filigree and golden pointellé, the binding has been in the collection of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BnF) since the Second Empire (1865–1870). It was designed by an unknown Parisian atelier to hold the Pars Hiemalis (or, winter)...

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 A6 Unlined (Aloha) Cahier cover, continue to capture this essence.

This captivating image comes from the first edition of Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang's The Violet Fairy Book. Compiled in 1901 by Lang, illustrated by Henry Justice Ford and published under the editorial direction of Lang's wife, Leonora Alleyne, the book was one in a twelve-part series known as Lang's Fairy Books, with each book named for the colour...

The design reproduced on this journal cover, originally crafted by Riviere and Son, centres around a sensitive plant surrounded by other richly hued flowers, foliage, and butterflies. The binding was used for The Sensitive Plant and Early Poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley and is a celebration of the creative spirit.

These intricate details of spring and summer flowers are from an 18th-century Japanese paper screen by artist Watanabe Shiko (1683–1755), who painted in the Rinpa style (and was reputedly a ronin!). Beautiful gold accents make up every intricacy of the leaves and flowers in this rich and romantic composition. Rinpa is a leading historical school of Japanese painting, established in...

The Duomo di Milano represents the pinnacle of Italian Gothic architecture. The drawing recreated here is part of a series proposed by the architect Paolo Cesa Bianchi for the decoration of the interior vaults of the Cathedral. The soaring arabesques create a sense of a faux relief arborescence over a golden background. The Vault of the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di...

A man as tormented as he was beloved, Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) overcame a life of extraordinary ups and downs to become a world-renowned playwright, author, and poet. Wilde's work is fraught with the insights of a man who possessed a deep understanding of both the positives and perils of society. Criticised for what was perceived as an "effeminate nature" and...

This lovely, organic pattern comes from the illustrious carpet-making traditions of the Moldavian people. The earliest known Moldavian carpets can be dated to the late 18th century. However, archaeological findings suggest the craft tradition goes back to the 14th- and 15th-century weaving mills of the Moldavian countryside. By mixing ideals of beauty and harmony with folk mysticism and mythology, Moldavian...

The Adventures of Asterix, our series in partnership with Les Editions Albert Rene, channels the spirit of Asterix and the incredible strength of Obelix. With unwavering ingenuity and a little magic potion, this ideal team ventures into lands near and far. This series is a chance to share the joy of these classic stories with a new audience.

Discover the ethereal dreams of Kinuko Y. Craft, an illustrator celebrated for her attention to detail. This Temptation A4 Dot 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!

Vibrant motifs feature on the Washi tapes of Ola and Tropical Garden.

One of the world’s greatest painters, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) was an equally accomplished etcher. The Dutch landscape provided him with inspiration for this piece, The Windmill (1641). Originally released as an Embellished Manuscript, we have brought back this journal design to honour Rembrandt on the 350th anniversary of his death.

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. A tribute to the infinite bliss of flowers, this Wild Flowers design symbolises the blossoming of the spirit as much as the beauty of a lovely garden. With this motif, Laurel's hope was to speak in...

Among the finest poets America has ever produced, Emily Dickinson lived a life of quiet solitude. A master of the short lyric poem, her eccentric preoccupation with death and immortality permeated many of her greatest works. It is Dickinson's handwritten draft of I died for beauty but was scarce that we have reproduced for this journal cover.

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. A tribute to the infinite bliss of flowers, this Wild Flowers (Playful Creations) Midi Lined Softcover Flexi Journal (Elastic Band Closure) design symbolises the blossoming of the spirit as much as the beauty of a lovely...

Connect with the ornate Dutch world of yesteryear with this stately gold on black geometric design. Reproducing an expensive goatskin leather book binding crafted in Amsterdam in 1835 by Friedrich W.J.C. Kolb, our Onyx journal celebrates the harmony between art and science. The binding was originally designed to contain a Latin oration on the physiology of plants by the renowned...

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. A tribute to the infinite bliss of flowers, this Wild Flowers (Playful Creations) Midi Unlined Softcover Flexi Journal (Elastic Band Closure) design symbolizes the blossoming of the spirit as much as the beauty of a lovely...

Capturing the flavour of finely wrought Renaissance-style leather bindings, Paperblanks Old Leather Ochre Midi Lined Softcover Flexi Journal (240 pages) 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...

Among the finest poets America has ever produced, Emily Dickinson lived a life of quiet solitude. A master of the short lyric poem, her eccentric preoccupation with death and immortality permeated many of her greatest works. It is Dickinson's handwritten draft of I died for beauty but was scarce that we have reproduced for this journal cover.

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. A tribute to the infinite bliss of flowers, this Wild Flowers design symbolizes the blossoming of the spirit as much as the beauty of a lovely garden. With a bursting of brilliant wildflower blooms, Laurel s...

A display of brilliant fireworks is suggested in our Fire Flowers Unlined Hardcover Journal design, which reproduces a binding of Claude J. Dorat’s La Déclamation Théâtrale. Currently held in the British Library’s magnificent collection of antique bindings, this is a 20th-century British edition of La Déclamation, which was originally published in 1766 in Paris. La Déclamation is a didactic poem...

Capturing the flavour of finely wrought Renaissance-style leather bindings, Paperblanks Old Leather Pacific Blue 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, peaceful sea...

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist and flower child who sold handmade jewellery on the streets of San Francisco in the 1960s. Later on, she continued to rely on her intuition and passion, speaking from the heart with an unmistakable style that was the manifestation of her love of life and strong imaginative nature. From her fertile imagination, she created...

Among the finest poets America has ever produced, Emily Dickinson lived a life of quiet solitude. A master of the short lyric poem, her eccentric preoccupation with death and immortality permeated many of her greatest works. It is Dickinson's handwritten draft of I died for beauty but was scarce that we have reproduced for this journal cover.

Pacific Blue (Old Leather Collection) Ultra Lined Softcover Flexi Journal (Elastic Band Closure) by Paperblanks captures the flavour of finely wrought Renaissance-style leather bindings. This 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...

Unheralded wildflowers and weeds are given a voice in our Vox Botanica series, featuring the work of celebrated Art Nouveau illustrator Anton Seder (1850–1916). This design comes from one of his best-known works, Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe, or The Plant in Art and Trade. Published in Vienna in 1890, it offers two volumes of stunning prints gracefully depicting...

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. The Tesla, Sketch of a Turbine Mini Lined Softcover...

Unheralded wildflowers and weeds are given a voice in our Vox Botanica series, featuring the work of celebrated Art Nouveau illustrator Anton Seder (1850-1916). This particular piece, originally a chromolithograph on paper, comes from one of his best-known works, Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe, or The Plant in Art and Trade. Published in Vienna in 1890, it offers two...