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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 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 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.

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.

William Morris (1834–1896) was one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement. He embraced the ideal of craftspeople taking pride in their personal handiwork, as opposed to the dehumanizing onslaught of the Industrial Revolution’s mass production techniques. He famously said that any decoration is futile when it does not remind you of something beyond itself. Morris...

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. Capture the essence of Monet's work with this special edition, Monet, Water Lilies (Special...

A key member of the Impressionist movement, Claude Monet (1840 1926) painted more than 250 canvases inspired by the play of light and colour upon the lily pond at his Giverny home. This Paperblanks Embellished Manuscript journal sets an 1888 letter written by Monet to Berthe Morisot, a fellow Impressionist, against a backdrop of one of these famous oil paintings.

French artist Claude Monet (1840–1926) was one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. Monet was particularly fascinated with portraying the beauty of nature as the light, shadows and colours changed with each passing moment, day or season. The 1897 painting reproduced on our cover portrays a vibrant bed of colourful chrysanthemums captured in Monet’s distinctive heavy brushstrokes, which beautifully...

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. Monet’s Chrysanthemums A6 Dot-Grid Cahier captures the essence of Monet's artistic talent and his love for natural...

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...

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. Monet’s Chrysanthemums A4 Dot-Grid Cahier celebrates this exquisite artwork, offering a striking visual that pays homage to...

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) experienced a mind that was an incessant battlefield. The opposing forces of religious faith and pagan beauty clashed within his consciousness, yet they also propelled him to create a pantheon of artistic masterpieces. Considered one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo, over the course of his lifetime, produced the finest frescoes and many of the...

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) Pencil (12 Pack) by Paperblanks offers an artistic tribute to Michelangelo's...

Michelangelo, Handwriting (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Mini Lined Softcover Flexi Journal (Elastic Band Closure) by Paperblanks celebrates the artistry of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), a master of the Italian Renaissance. This journal showcases Michelangelo's handwritten letter, which demonstrates the refinement and passion of one of the greatest artists humanity has produced. On the back cover, you'll find the iconic artwork of the...

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....

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist and a flower child who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant, and moving themes with paint and paper, all exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. On our Maria and Mares Unlined Hardcover Journal, Maria—one of Laurel’s closest friends—is depicted with a pair of mystical horses.

Discover how to turn your dreams into reality! Manifest Your Life contains everything you need to jump-start your manifestation journey. The power of manifestation has been proven time and again. This kit will help you identify core values, confront limiting beliefs, visualise your success, and practise gratitude. It will also teach the popular 369 method and provide some creative writing...

See your passion soar to new heights—whether it's in your relationships, friendships, or the love you have for yourself—with this enchanting guide to love magic, potions, and spellwork. For centuries, people have turned to magic, spells, and witchcraft to invite happiness and meaningful experiences into their lives. But did you know that this ancient craft can also do wonders for...

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 Unlined Hardcover Journal, named for Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who is said to have been the grand...

Our Kuro Mini Lined Hardcover 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 is the perfect title for this hauntingly shadowed design.

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 Kikka 5-Year Hardcover Journal reproduces Michiko Kamee's "full of chrysanthemum" design, originally hand-painted with gold overglaze and colour on china using the Kyo-Satsuma technique. In this Paperblanks book cover design, the viewer can see hints of the kaleidoscope of flowers in bloom, as well as fine-boned artistry in every brush stroke and hue.

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) Document Folder (Wrap Closure) refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered traditional woman's kimono that Noh theatre was known for.

This deluxe vegan leather bookmark, evoking gilded leather tomes of old, features gold foil stamping and a silken tassel, making it the perfect addition to any book lover's collection. Union Square & Co.'s Classic Vegan Leather Bookmark series features iconic titles sure to appeal to book lovers of all stripes. The series is launching with designs based on the leather-bound...

Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, this darkly toned book cover is unique, tactile and so very pleasing to the eye. During this remarkable period in history, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine morocco leather. Our cover carefully reproduces delicate stamping patterns on an intensely rich background that showcases the markings and...

Featured on this softcover Flexi notebook is a section of the Hunt-Lenox Globe, one of the oldest terrestrial globes, and the oldest to depict the Americas. What makes this globe so unique is that it is one of only two known instances of a historical map actually using the phrase HC SVNT DRACONES (here be dragons).

Eric Comstock's retro sensibilities and diverse inspirations give his work a distinct and sought-after look. He draws inspiration from everything, from his own child's drawings to his collection of jazz albums. His original work, Triangle Man, has been reproduced for our Hound Dog Mini Unlined Softcover Flexi Journal cover design.

Eric Comstock’s retro sensibilities and diverse inspirations give his work a distinct and sought-after look. He draws inspiration from everything, from his own child’s drawings to his collection of jazz albums. His original work, "Triangle Man," has been reproduced for our Hound Dog Mini Lined Softcover Flexi Journal cover design.

The kimono pattern that inspired this Hishi (Ukiyo-e Kimono Patterns) Mini Lined Journal softcover Flexi notebook was originally a woodblock print created by Japanese art publishers for theatrical costumes. This genre of artwork, known as ukiyo-e, dates to the Edo period (1603–1868), and this particular design was created sometime during the early 1900s.

Ukiyo-e (pronounced uu-kee-yo-eh) or “pictures of the floating world” is a genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings. These artworks were produced by the culture that bloomed in the urban centres of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), Osaka, and Kyoto between 1603 and 1868. This pattern comes from a woodblock print created in the early 20th century by art publishers who meticulously...

Simple shapes come to life in the quirky pop art of American artist Eric Comstock. An illustrator, designer, and children's book author, Comstock spent over a decade in advertising before taking up illustration full time. His original work, UFO-Mobile, has been reproduced for our Higher and Higher (Retro Pop) Mini Lined Softcover Flexi Journal cover design.

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...

Draw power from the earth with rituals, exercises, and spells in the Herbal Magic Journal. Learn how the plant kingdom and your magic connect with the self with this guided journal for green witchery. Nature is all around us and holds with it an immense wealth of power. Folding plant magic into your quest for spiritual wellness and mindfulness will...

Celebrate your love of the HARRY POTTER™ films with this beautiful pocket journal featuring a stunning graphic of HOGWARTS’™ HUFFLEPUFF™ house. This 3.5-inch by 5.5-inch journal lies flat when open and includes 192 ruled pages, a ribbon placeholder, an elastic band, and a back pocket for storing keepsakes and mementos.

Cast a spell through your writing with this illuminating wand pen designed to look like the legendary holly and phoenix feather core wand of Harry Potter™. Add a bit of enchantment to your writing with this deluxe wand that doubles as a pen and a light! MAGICALLY ILLUMINATES: Simply press the small button on the pen body to make the...

New from Insight Editions’ best-selling Harry Potter stationery line, the Harry Potter: Gryffindor Hardcover Journal and Elder Wand Pen Set brings a bold Gryffindor touch to your everyday journaling and includes a collectible Elder Wand pen! Celebrate the artistry of the Harry Potter films with this Gryffindor-themed journal and pen set. Inspired by the colours and heraldry of Hogwarts’ bravest...

Explore the mysterious and sinister Dark Arts with this collectible pocket-size art book and pin set featuring facts and art from the Harry Potter™ films. Delve into the Dark Arts with this exclusive set that includes a tiny book filled with facts and unique insights into the darker side of the Harry Potter™ films and a collectible Dark Mark enamel...

Harry Potter: Christmas Celebrations Gift Set by Donald Lemke offers a deluxe holiday experience for every Harry Potter fan. This collection is designed to capture and cherish your most treasured seasonal memories. It includes a photo scrapbook, a guided journal, Ron's wand-pen, a ceramic picture frame, gift cards, and a keepsake box. The photo scrapbook is modeled after the one...

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.

Find and embrace the positivity, kindness, and true joys in life every day with this unique gratitude journal. Most people believe gratitude is simply a feeling or emotion you get when someone does something for you, but it is more than that. Gratitude is a state of being. It is a personal place to reach for when you need comfort,...

Our Golden Trefoil Ultra Unlined Hardcover Journal (Elastic Band Closure) design is inspired by a 16th-century French binding that originally housed a printing of the Opera Omnia of Giovanni Pontano (1426–1503). The design, thought to be created by Claude de Picques, features a classic trefoil (clover) motif, popularly found in some of the world’s most iconic logos, crests, insignias and...

Our Golden Trefoil Ultra Lined Hardcover Journal (Elastic Band Closure) design is inspired by a 16th-century French binding that originally housed a printing of the Opera Omnia of Giovanni Pontano (1426–1503). The design, thought to be created by Claude de Picques, features a classic trefoil (clover) motif, popularly found in some of the world’s most iconic logos, crests, insignias, and...

Antoni Gaudí was a Spanish architect who was known as a leading figure in Modernism. His style is characterised by the depiction of organic forms and extraordinary mosaics. Reproduced here is the Manuscrito de Reus alongside mosaics from his iconic salamander sculpture and an image of the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.

Antoni Gaudí was a Spanish architect who was known as a leading figure in Modernism. His style is characterised by the depiction of organic forms and extraordinary mosaics. Experience the enchanting world of Gaudí through the Gaudi’s Sun (Gaudi’s Mosaics) Mini Unlined Hardback Journal (Wrap Closure) by Paperblanks. This beautifully crafted journal captures the essence of Gaudí's unique architectural style,...

Ancient Greek pottery offers a fascinating window into the past of a lost culture. Reproduced here is a mixing vessel 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. This captivating design can now be enjoyed...

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...

Frederick Douglass, Letter for Civil Rights (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Midi Lined Hardcover Journal celebrates the legacies of two of the most revered leaders in African American history. Frederick Douglass was a former slave who became a leading abolitionist and social reformer. When he was too ill to continue his speaking engagements, he wrote letters of support for the anti-lynching activist...

Renaissance leather bindings were often dyed rich shades of red to highlight the intricate gold-tooled embellishments that adorned them. We have created our Foiled (Old Leather Collection) Pencil Case (Wrap Closure) in this spirit, capturing the vibrancy and lightness of design characteristic of these antique books.

The eternal appeal of a classic floral design is captured in the work of Irish illustrator William Kilburn (1745–1818). With winding twigs and colourful petals set against an inky black background, this Floralia pencil case design is emblematic of Kilburn’s ability to blend local and exotic flora into a harmonious pattern.

The eternal appeal of a classic floral design is captured in the work of Irish illustrator William Kilburn (1745-1818). With winding twigs and colourful petals set against an inky black background, this Floralia design is emblematic of Kilburn's ability to blend local and exotic flora into a harmonious pattern.

Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style bound books, our Flint Ultra Unlined Softcover Flexi Journal by Paperblanks 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.

Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style bound books, Flint Mini Unlined Hardcover Journal by Paperblanks pays homage to the craft of delicate gold tooling. For this 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.

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.

Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style bound books, 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.

The art of still life painting is a celebrated part of Dutch culture. However, before the emergence of still life, 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...

A display of brilliant fireworks is suggested in our Fire Flowers Mini 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...

The Musée Condé is home to over 1,500 antique manuscripts, including Eusebius Evangelica praeparatione. What makes the 1540s edition so special is that it is the editio princeps, or first printing, of the Evangelica, which had existed only as a manuscript. Its regal binding is reproduced for this Evangeline journal cover.

Described as a mix of pop surrealism and lowbrow art, Benjamin Lacombe's style has a vintage look while being distinctly contemporary. In this Empress Jingu A5 Grid (Esprit de Lacombe) Cahier cover, from his 2003 book titled Storie di donne samurai (Stories of Samurai Women), Lacombe's ability to capture humanity and honest emotion is on full display.

Described as a mix of pop surrealism and lowbrow art, Benjamin Lacombe's style has a vintage look while being distinctly contemporary. In this Empress Jingu cover, from his 2003 book titled Storie di donne samurai (Stories of Samurai Women), Lacombe's ability to capture humanity and honest emotion is on full display.

Described as a mix of pop surrealism and lowbrow art, Benjamin Lacombe's style has a vintage look while being distinctly contemporary. In this Empress Jingu cover, from his 2003 book titled Storie di donne samurai (Stories of Samurai Women), Lacombe's ability to capture humanity and honest emotion is on full display.

Described as a mix of pop surrealism and lowbrow art, Benjamin Lacombe's style has a vintage look while being distinctly contemporary. In this Empress Jingu cover, from his 2003 book titled Storie di donne samurai (Stories of Samurai Women), Lacombe's ability to capture humanity and honest emotion is on full display.

Described as a mix of pop surrealism and lowbrow art, Benjamin Lacombe's style has a vintage look while being distinctly contemporary. In this Empress Jingu cover, from his 2003 book titled Storie di donne samurai (Stories of Samurai Women), Lacombe's ability to capture humanity and honest emotion is on full display.

Set off with your adventuring party to gather 25 days’ worth of gifts from the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Collect dozens of little treasures inspired by the Forgotten Realms in this official Dungeons & Dragons countdown calendar. Your party may have all the weapons they need, but this engaging gift calendar is filled with dozens of items you’d never...

Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder with this officially licensed miniature figurine. FIGURINE WITH LIGHT: A one-of-a-kind 3-inch figurine of the popular monster: the Beholder with a glowing eye. BOOK INCLUDED: Learn more about this iconic monster in this fully illustrated 32-page miniature book. PERFECT GIFT FOR D&D FANS: Display on a shelf, desk, or bookcase and show...

A cutting-edge neuroscientist and a leading clinical psychologist look to religious, mystical, and mind-altering experiences to challenge scientific orthodoxies concerning consciousness. We are nothing but a pack of neurons, Francis Crick once said. Vladimir Miskovic and Steven Jay Lynn show that this way of thinking is both limited and an obstacle to understanding consciousness. In Dreaming Reality, Miskovic and Lynn...

This deluxe vegan leather bookmark, evoking gilded leather tomes of old, features gold foil stamping and a silken tassel, making it the perfect addition to any book lover's collection. Union Square & Co.'s Classic Vegan Leather Bookmark series features iconic titles sure to appeal to book lovers of all stripes. The series is launching with designs based on the leather-bound...

This glorious design comes from Sangorski & Sutcliffe, a world-renowned British bindery best known for their bejewelled cover of Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat. Established in London in 1901, Sangorski & Sutcliffe quickly rose to become one of the 20th century’s most important bookbinders. They were celebrated for their jewelled bindings, like the one reproduced here. Crafted in 1922 to house Rudyard...

William Morris, a celebrated practitioner of the Arts and Crafts movement, believed that any decoration is futile when it does not remind you of something beyond itself. He was keen to use natural dyes in his textile production, as can be seen in this pink and pastel version of his Honeysuckle printed cotton design. This exquisite artistry is captured in...

The gilt and crushed blue levant morocco binding reproduced on our Daphnis journal cover contained Jacques Amyot's French translation of the romantic tale Daphnis and Chloe. The original story was composed by the 2nd-century Greek author Longus, a little-known writer assumed to have been a freedman of a Roman family.

Within days of the first reports of patients suffering from a mysterious pneumonia in Wuhan, scientists in China had produced a complete genetic sequence of the virus and confirmed that it was a novel SARS-like coronavirus. The genetic sequence was deposited in a public database, making the genetic code available to scientists anywhere in the world. The result was that...

Eric Comstock is an illustrator and designer who lives in Austin, Texas, and has recently released his first children's book. Inspired by the retro party atmosphere of his work reproduced here, originally titled Robot Friends, we’ve named this Paperblanks Flexi notebook cover Come Together after one of our favourite songs of the 1960s.

Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) was a French painter who is regarded as one of the greatest of the post-Impressionists. Terracotta Pots and Flowers saw Cezanne enter a new era of still life painting. Here he arranges everyday objects, including a pitcher with potted geraniums, inside the greenhouse at his father's estate near Aix-en-Provence.

Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) was a French painter who is regarded as one of the greatest of the post-Impressionists. Terracotta Pots and Flowers saw Cezanne enter a new era of still life painting. Here he arranges everyday objects including a pitcher with potted geraniums inside the greenhouse at his father's estate near Aix-en-Provence.

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547–1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language. His best-known novel, Don Quixote, is a classic of Western literature. We are honoured to be able to share this handwritten letter he wrote to the king, requesting permission to publish his great work, on this Paperblanks pencil case.

Evocative of an age when the heavens were alive with more than satellites, this design is a romantic's delight. Frederik de Wit's spectacular map of the heavens was published in the late 17th century and depicts the hemispheres with representations of the constellations and signs of the Zodiac. Celestial Planisphere (Early Cartography) Pencil (12 Pack) by Paperblanks brings an artistic...

Evocative of an age when the heavens were alive with more than satellites, this design is a romantic's delight. Frederik de Wit's spectacular map of the heavens was published in the late 17th century and depicts the hemispheres with representations of the constellations and signs of the Zodiac. Celestial Planisphere A5 Grid (Early Cartography) Cahier by Paperblanks embodies the charm...

Evocative of an age when the heavens were alive with more than satellites, this design is a romantic's delight. Frederik de Wit's spectacular map of the heavens was published in the late 17th century and depicts the hemispheres with representations of the constellations and signs of the Zodiac. Celestial Planisphere A5 Dot Grid (Early Cartography) Cahier by Paperblanks captures this...