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For over a century, the Cockerell family name represented the highest quality bookmaking. Though no longer in business, the Cockerell and Son Bindery remains celebrated for their unique style of paper marbling, developed by the late Sydney (Sandy) M. Cockerell. Described as a “latter-day Leonardo,” Sandy Cockerell possessed not only an artist’s talents, but a scientist’s mind and engineer’s skill...

For over a century, the Cockerell family name represented the highest quality bookmaking. Though no longer in business, the Cockerell and Son Bindery remains celebrated for their unique style of paper marbling, developed by the late Sydney (Sandy) M. Cockerell. Described as a "latter-day Leonardo," Sandy Cockerell possessed not only an artist’s talents but a scientist’s mind and engineer’s skill...

For over a century, the Cockerell and Son Bindery represented a tradition of the highest quality bookmaking. The Bindery remains especially celebrated for their unique style of paper marbling, developed by the late Sydney (Sandy) M. Cockerell. He took the painstaking tradition of handmade marbled papers and found a way to produce the strikingly complex designs at high speeds and...

For over a century, the Cockerell and Son Bindery represented a tradition of the highest quality bookmaking. The Bindery remains especially celebrated for their unique style of paper marbling, developed by the late Sydney (Sandy) M. Cockerell. Described as a latter-day Leonardo, Sandy Cockerell possessed not only an artist’s talents but also a scientist’s mind and engineer’s skill. He took...

For over a century, the Cockerell and Son Bindery represented a tradition of the highest quality bookmaking. The Bindery remains especially celebrated for their unique style of paper marbling, developed by the late Sydney (Sandy) M. Cockerell. Described as a latter-day Leonardo, Sandy Cockerell possessed not only an artist's talents but also a scientist's mind and engineer's skill. He took...

Let a swirl of rose amid gilt embellishment inspire you to write your chronicles. This cover design is based on a binding originally published by Salel Binder in Paris in 1514. The tome, Chroniques, was created at a time when books were evolving, and binders were using smaller formats that were easier to bind. Pasteboards replaced wood covers, and gold...

Let a swirl of rose amid gilt embellishment inspire you to write your chronicles. This cover design is based on a binding originally published by Salel Binder in Paris in 1514. The tome, Chroniques, was created at a time when books were evolving and binders were using smaller formats that were easier to bind. Pasteboards replaced wood covers and gold...

Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, this darkly toned book cover carefully reproduces delicate stamping patterns on an intensely rich background that showcases the markings and unique character of aged leather bindings.

Specifications: 18-inch waving Mr. Meeseeks with fan in base to make him dance, wiggle, and shake for when you remember that "existence is pain" (batteries not included). Illustrated Mini Book Included: Learn more about your Mr. Meeseeks with this 32-page tongue-in-cheek "user manual" complete with full colour illustrations. Perfect Gift for Rick & Morty Fans: Display on a shelf, desk,...

Nobility and grace are restored in our filigreed Restoration 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 was created to hold The Government of the Tongue by Richard Allestree, provost of Eton College.

French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was one of the leading painters of the Impressionist movement. He created several thousand paintings in his lifetime and is acclaimed for his portraiture and dreamy landscapes. His works are some of the most well-known and frequently reproduced in the history of art. Impressionists were the radicals of the art world, defying the formal rules...

French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was one of the leading painters of the Impressionist movement, acclaimed for his portraiture and dreamy landscapes. Impressionists were the radicals of the art world, defying the formal rules of academic painting by preferring to paint outdoors rather than within the walls of a studio. The Impressionist group, which also included founding member Berthe Morisot,...

French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was one of the leading painters of the Impressionist movement, acclaimed for his portraiture and dreamy landscapes. Impressionists were the radicals of the art world, defying the formal rules of academic painting by preferring to paint outdoors rather than within the walls of a studio. The Impressionist group, which also included founding member Berthe Morisot,...

How fossilised reefs hold clues to the survival of corals in the Anthropocene With rising global temperatures, pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, and other problems caused by humans, there's no question that today's coral reefs are in trouble. As predictions about the future of these ecosystems grow increasingly dire, scientists are looking in an unlikely place for new ways to save...

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...

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...

Our Velvet Dalmatic collection is inspired by a piece of a 15th-century velvet dalmatic. The original panel was given to the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the Rogers Fund in 1945. It is patterned with a seven-lobed shield that contains an artichoke-like botanical shape adorned with tiny floral patterns on each side. The patterning was created using brocaded...

Our Velvet Dalmatic collection is inspired by a piece of a 15th-century velvet dalmatic. The original panel was given to the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the Rogers Fund in 1945. It is patterned with a seven-lobed shield that contains an artichoke-like botanical shape adorned with tiny floral patterns on each side. The patterning was created using brocaded...

Q and A a Day for Travelers is a three-year travel journal that invites you to reflect on your favourite trips, your dream destination, and your unique path through the world. Whether you are glamping in Banff, hiking the Appalachian Trail, skiing in the Alps, or discovering secret corners of your hometown, the prompts in this journal will spur you...

By writing just one sentence a day in this illustrated journal, you can collect your thoughts year after year and create a beautiful keepsake to treasure forever. Featuring gorgeous patterns, this journal offers a simple way to capture daily thoughts and turn them into a precious time capsule of the next five years. Turn to the day’s date and respond...

By writing just one sentence a day in this illustrated journal, you can collect your thoughts year after year and create a beautiful keepsake to treasure forever. Featuring gorgeous patterns, this journal offers a simple way to capture daily thoughts and turn them into a precious time capsule of the next five years. Turn to the day's date and respond...

Pusheen is a chubby tabby cat who has taken the Internet by storm with her animated GIFs and comics, garnering millions of fans online and beyond. Now, you can bring the naughty, adorable, and pleasantly plump kitty to your fridge (her favourite hangout) or office with Pusheen: A Magnetic Kit! The kit features dozens of magnets featuring Pusheen, her lovable...

Azulejos (meaning "small polished stone") are painted, glazed ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal where they were used inside buildings during the Gothic period. Today, we see these decorative tiles across a wide range of buildings, from monasteries, palaces, and restaurants to bars, railway stations, and family homes. The design on the tiles commonly relates to the building's...

The term azulejos (meaning "small polished stone") refers to painted, glazed ceramic tiles dating back to 13th-century Portugal, used primarily during the Gothic period for interior decoration. These tiles adorn a wide range of buildings today, including monasteries, palaces, restaurants, bars, railway stations, and family homes. The designs on these azulejos often relate to the unique history of the buildings...

Azulejos (meaning "small polished stone") are painted, glazed ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal, where they were used inside buildings during the Gothic period. Today, we see these decorative tiles across a wide range of buildings, from monasteries, palaces, and restaurants to bars, railway stations, and family homes. The design on the tiles commonly relates to the building's...

Using authentic Japanese washi tape paper, metallic foiling, and a touch of varnish for protection, our Portuguese Tiles washi tape set will bring a pop of colour to your bullet journal spread. This double-pack is inspired by traditional Portuguese tiles. Porto (Mixed Pack) Washi Tape by Paperblanks captures the vibrant essence of Portuguese craftsmanship, perfect for adding artistic flair to...

Mila Marquis' ethereal, joyous images, such as the one reproduced on this Paperblanks Poppy Field 5-Year Hardcover Journal cover, are little bliss bombs for the spirit. Her art combines sparkling emotion and unashamedly sweet depictions of fairies, fawns, and flowers that cajole even the heaviest spirits to soar.

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.

Pinnacle / Restoration (Mixed Pack) Washi Tape offers designs imbued with nobility and grace, taking inspiration from the craft of the renowned Queens’ Binder A. These elegant washi tapes capture the essence of one of the most prolific book binders of the Restoration period. The original binding was designed for Richard Allestree’s The Government of the Tongue, showcasing a magnificent...

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.

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.

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.

The art of still life painting is a celebrated part of Dutch culture, but this time-honoured artistic style didn’t develop from thin air. 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...

The art of still life painting is a celebrated part of Dutch culture, but this time-honoured artistic style didn’t develop from thin air. 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...

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.

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, Emperor Rudolf II commissioned Hoefnagel to add his illuminations to the Mira calligraphiae monumenta, a mid-16th-century manuscript by Georg Bocskay, a page from...

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, the Emperor Rudolf II...

The art of still life painting is a celebrated part of Dutch culture, but 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, the Emperor Rudolf II...

The archetype of the appealing anti-hero is encapsulated in Gil Blas, the star of Alain-René Lesage's 18th-century picaresque novel. Lesage's work was influenced by the story Lazarillo de Tormes, a Spanish novella published anonymously in 1554. The cover of an 1846 double publication of those works is reproduced here.

The archetype of the appealing anti-hero is encapsulated in Gil Blas, the star of Alain-Rene Lesage's 18th-century picaresque novel. Lesage's work was influenced by the story Lazarillo de Tormes, a Spanish novella published anonymously in 1554. The cover of an 1846 double publication of those works is reproduced here.

The archetype of the appealing anti-hero is encapsulated in Gil Blas, the star of Alain-René Lesage's 18th-century picaresque novel. Lesage's work was influenced by the story Lazarillo de Tormes, a Spanish novella published anonymously in 1554. The cover of an 1846 double publication of those works is reproduced here.

The archetype of the appealing anti-hero is encapsulated in Gil Blas, the star of Alain-Rene Lesage's 18th-century picaresque novel. Lesage's work was influenced by the story Lazarillo de Tormes, a Spanish novella published anonymously in 1554. The cover of an 1846 double publication of those works is reproduced here.

The archetype of the appealing anti-hero is encapsulated in Gil Blas, the star of Alain-Rene Lesage's 18th-century picaresque novel. Lesage's work was influenced by the story Lazarillo de Tormes, a Spanish novella published anonymously in 1554. The cover of an 1846 double publication of those works is reproduced here.

Age range 1+ 'The Penguin song has lasted throughout the generations and has been sung to my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.' - Gladys Milroy Utterly charming! Penguin Oh Penguin is a gentle early childhood story about a penguin that runs away to be at sea. Rhyme is one of the building blocks of language learning, and this prosaic title...

Taking their slightly sullen cues from previous artistic movements, the New Romantics of the 1980s brought their hairstyles and attitudes to new prominence. Our Peacock Punk bookmark celebrates the drama that made the New Romantic movement some of the most ironic good times popular culture has ever had.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

Authentic Japanese washi tape paper featuring Metalic foil to enhance the Oceanie & Viola patterns

Our Obelix & Co. design, part of our Adventures of Asterix series in partnership with Les Editions Albert Rene, channels the incredible strength of Obelix. It combines the Asterix comics energy with the classic antique aesthetic of Paperblanks, resulting in a beautiful blend that captures the spirit of these beloved characters.

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.

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.

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

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 Dot Grid (Aloha) Cahier cover, continue to capture this essence.

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.

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.