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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...

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 especially celebrated for their jewelled bindings, like the one reproduced in the Diamond Jubilee (Sangorski &...

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...

This Baroque-inspired cover comes from a 1725 binding of The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio, a masterpiece of Italian literature. Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375) was an Italian writer and poet who helped lay the foundations of Renaissance humanism. With its scope from humour to tragedy and its vivid narrative structure, The Decameron—his defining work—remains an affirmation of humanity and moral values even...

Introducing Paperblanks Flexis, a sophisticated new line of softcover notebooks. Crafted with a flexible cover material, these lightweight notebooks offer increased mobility for everyday use. Their durable, Smyth sewn spines allow the books to lie completely flat while also providing the flexibility to open 360 , connecting cover to cover for a stable writing surface on the go. These stripped-down...

Antoni Gaudi was a Spanish architect who was known as a leading figure in Modernism. His style is characterized 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 le Sagrada Familia.

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...

Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one's home will bring good health and fortune to all who live under its warm embrace. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova, also known as Nadya 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...

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.

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.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) is a classic of children's literature that has become one of the most translated books in the world. His unmistakable illustrations and the tale's collective ideas on the human condition continue to captivate and inspire imagination in readers of every age.

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...

Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one's home will bring good health and fortune to all who live under its warm embrace. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova, also known as Nadya Sokolova, has taken inspiration from this classic tale of Russian folklore with this Firebird (Birds of Happiness) Mini Lined Hardback Journal (Elastic Band Closure) design. Using her...

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.

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...

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.

This Astra (Nova Stella) Mini Lined Softcover Flexi Journal (Elastic Band Closure) 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 at once simpler and yet more complex. The sewing was done on recessed cords to give the spines a smooth appearance and so,...

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.

Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one's home will bring good health and fortune to all who live under its warm embrace. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova, also known as Nadya 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...

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...

Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one's home will bring good health and fortune to all who live under its warm embrace. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova, also known as Nadya 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...

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.

Reproducing an expensive goatskin leather book binding crafted in Amsterdam in 1835 by Friedrich W.J.C. Kolb, our Onyx (Asterales) Midi Lined Hardback Journal (Elastic Band Closure) 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 Dutch botanist Willem Hendrik de Vriese. De Vriese, a...

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

The boundless dreams of childhood are within reach in the enchanting works of Victor Nizovtsev, such as the painting reproduced here. His subjects invoke the fantastic figures that linger deep in our collective imaginations and his techniques, such as the use of translucent glazes, bewitch with colour and light. This captivating image has been transformed into the Anticipation (Wonder &...

This gold-tooled design comes from a 1990s binding crafted by Scott Husby, who used fragments from the early 1800s to create a beautiful new cover for this copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio. Originally published in 1623, Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies (or, First Folio) is the only reliable text for nearly 20 of Shakespeare’s plays, including The Tempest...

Laurel Burch was an artist who created vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. Our brilliantly coloured mermaid was inspired by Laurel's love for the Aegean and its islands. We pay homage to Laurel's affinity for this part of the world with our striking Okeanos (Whimsical Creations) Puzzle design.

This gold-tooled design comes from a 1990s binding crafted by Scott Husby, who used fragments from the early 1800s to create a beautiful new cover for this copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio. Originally published in 1623, Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies (or, First Folio) is the only reliable text for nearly 20 of Shakespeare’s plays, including The Tempest...

Like an exploding supernova, gold tooling and intricate embellishments burst off this Midnight Star journal cover, inviting you to gaze into the cosmos. A brilliant Cairo workshop is responsible for this 12-pointed star design, originally crafted in the early 1500s. At that time, Cairo and Damascus were at the centre of Islamic book binding and design, with Cairo itself having...

Victor Nizovtsev's work, such as the painting reproduced here, encompasses both academic formalism and surrealism. Technically brilliant, it hearkens back to the golden age of children's book illustration. Within the art of Nizovtsev, the infinite possibilities of childhood are awakened. The Possibility (Wonder & Imagination) 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by Paperblanks captures this enchanting essence, offering not just a puzzle...

Like an exploding supernova, gold tooling and intricate embellishments burst off this Midnight Star journal cover, inviting you to gaze into the cosmos. A brilliant Cairo workshop is responsible for this 12-pointed star design, originally crafted in the early 1500s. At that time, Cairo and Damascus were at the centre of Islamic book binding and design, with Cairo itself having...

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. The St. Petersburg (Lentulov’s Cityscapes) 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle celebrates this remarkable piece...

Discover the ethereal dreams of Kinuko Y. Craft, an illustrator celebrated for her attention to detail. This Temptation (Visions of Paradise) Puzzle 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!

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.

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. The Van Gogh’s Still Life 500...

French artist Claude Monet (1840–1926) was one of the founders of the Impressionist movement and is considered one of the most successful painters in contemporary art. Impressionism, which originated in France in the 1860s, is characterised by the artist’s depiction of the visual impression of the moment, specifically the transient effect of light and colour. After purchasing property in Giverny,...

This stately gold-tooled design comes from a unique 1990s binding crafted by book conservator Scott Husby, who pulled together fragments from the early 1800s to create a beautiful new cover for this copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio. Originally published in 1623 in London and containing 36 of Shakespeare’s plays, Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies (known as the First...

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...

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. Introducing the Aurelia Ultra Lined Softcover Flexi Journal (176 pages), a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. This journal provides the ideal space for your thoughts and ideas...

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.

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. Enjoy the intricate detail and stunning artwork with the Celestial Planisphere (Early...

Using authentic Japanese washi tape paper, metallic foiling, and a touch of varnish for protection, our Monet’s Chrysanthemums/Renoir, Letter to Morisot (1892) washi tape set will bring a pop of colour to your bullet journal spread. This double-pack is inspired by two of our Embellished Manuscripts Collection releases.

Golden Age of Prosperity (An Era in Jinling) 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 features artwork by Qing court artist Feng Ning, which was inscribed by three Qing emperors: Qianlong, Jiaqing, and Xuantong. It captures the cityscape, social life, and customs of Nanjing during the Song dynasty in China. The original artwork, a long painted scroll measuring more than 10 metres,...

French artist Claude Monet (1840–1926) was one of the founders of the Impressionist movement and is considered one of the most successful painters in contemporary art. Impressionism, which originated in France in the 1860s, is characterised by the artist's depiction of the visual impression of the moment, specifically the transient effect of light and colour. Monet was particularly fascinated with...

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.

William Morris (1834–1896) was one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th century. Created using woodblock printing done by hand, his evocations of antique florals and plants in all their magical gradation of tints have become design classics gracing the decorative arts. Morris Pink Honeysuckle (William Morris) Document Folder (Wrap Closure) by...

This captivating image comes from a collection of 12 books, known as Lang's Fairy Books (or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colours). Compiled by Andrew Lang, illustrated by Henry Justice Ford, and published under the editorial direction of Lang's wife, Leonora Alleyne, the books were a sensation among British schoolchildren and were sold all around the world. Each book...

William Morris (1834–1896), one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement, created woven and printed textile designs using the ancient technique of hand woodblock printing. As seen on this Morris Windrush (William Morris) Mini Lined Journal by Paperblanks, his evocations of the natural world, with their depth of tone and magical gradation of tints, have become...

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.

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...

William Morris (1834–1896), one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement, created woven and printed textile designs using the ancient technique of hand woodblock printing. As seen on this Paperblanks Morris Windrush softcover Flexi notebook, his evocations of the natural world, with their depth of tone and magical gradation of tints, have become design classics.

Raise your banners and embrace the world of Westeros with the Paperblanks Game of Thrones Collection. In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, this special collection reimagines unforgettable moments from the television series. Celebrate the Seven Kingdoms with the For the Throne (Game of Thrones Collection) 4 Pack Pencils. Whether reliving epic battles or plotting your own schemes,...

Capturing the flavour of finely wrought Renaissance-style leather bindings, Paperblanks Black Moroccan (Old Leather Collection) Midi Lined Hardcover Journal (Wrap Closure) pays homage to the craft of delicate gold tooling. The timeless beauty of an antique leather book is brought into the present on the cover of this intricately embellished, rich brown Flexi journal.

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 recognised for his eye for design and was commissioned by Jacques Doucet, a French bibliophile...

Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centred around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human.

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.

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...

Raise your banners and embrace the world of Westeros with the Paperblanks Game of Thrones Collection. In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, this special collection reimagines unforgettable moments from the television series. The For the Throne Pencil (Game of Thrones Collection) Bookmark is a must-have for any fan, capturing the essence of intrigue and power struggles that...

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 but began his career in illustration, theatre design, and cabinetmaking. After leaving the French Army in 1916, Legrain became recognized for his eye for...

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 but began his career in illustration, theatre design and cabinetmaking. After leaving the French Army in 1916, Legrain became recognized for his eye for...

When Frodo Baggins left the Shire, he embarked on an adventure that would shape Middle-earth. As one of the most celebrated film series of all time, The Lord of the Rings is celebrated through our collection.

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.

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. Gathering of Deities (Ancient Greek Pottery) Bookmark...

Antoni Gaudi was a Spanish architect who was known as a leading figure in Modernism. His style is characterized by the depiction of organic forms and extraordinary mosaics.

When Frodo Baggins left the Shire, he embarked on an adventure that would shape Middle-earth. As one of the most celebrated film series of all time, The Lord of the Rings is celebrated through our collection.

This captivating image comes from Andrew Lang's The Olive Fairy Book. Compiled in 1907 by the Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew 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 (or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colours). Each...

Delicate repetition and astonishing detail help to create this silvered meditation on the nature of beauty. The word filigree derives from the Latin words filum (thread) and granum (seed). The filigree bindings are enhanced with foliage-ornaments and clasps. This Silver Filigree cover was originally designed in Germany in the early 1800s. To achieve the gilded and polished motif, a base...

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

Gathering of Deities (Ancient Greek Pottery) Pencil (12 Pack) by Paperblanks 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...

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist who sold handmade jewellery on the streets of San Francisco in the 1960s and continued to rely on her intuition and passion to create vibrant images of whimsy and allure with paint and paper. Brilliantly coloured and exquisitely embellished in blues and purples, one such creation is portrayed here.

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.

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. Gathering of Deities (Ancient Greek Pottery) Midi...

English writer Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Gothic horror novel Frankenstein tells of a scientist who creates a sentient being in a morality-pushing experiment. The story came to life while on a cross-European vacation with friends, touring ancient castles and discussing topics such as the occult. When Lord Byron suggested a competition to see who could write the best ghost story, Shelley...

English writer Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Gothic horror novel, Frankenstein, is considered one of the first works of science fiction. It tells the story of a scientist who creates a sentient being in a morality-pushing experiment. The story came to life during an 1816 trip that Shelley undertook with fellow Romantic era writers. The group travelled along the Rhine, stopping near...

Repetition and detail help to create this meditation on the nature of beauty. This Silver Filigree cover was originally designed in Germany in the early 1800s. To achieve the gilded motif, a base layer of silver sheets was first die cut, and elaborate grooves were then etched into its surface. Combining the Latin words filum (thread) and granum (seed), filigree...

The muted and complex palette of colours and the sensuous lines of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha s work heralded a novel moment in art history. In works notable for their youthful energy and draftsmanship, le style Mucha helped to turn the conventional art world upside down, emancipating the creative spirit of the 19th-century Art Nouveau movement.

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. Gathering of Deities (Ancient Greek Pottery) Ultra...

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...