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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.

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.

This Baroque-inspired design comes from a 1725 binding of The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio, a masterpiece of Italian literature. With its scope from humour to tragedy and its vivid narrative structure, The Decameron remains an affirmation of humanity and moral values.

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,...

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.

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...

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...

Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist and "flower child" who created vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper.

The captivating image on the cover of this Paperblanks journal comes from the first edition of Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang's The Olive Fairy Book. Compiled in 1907 by Lang and illustrated by Henry Justice Ford, the book was one in a 12-part series known as Lang's Fairy Books, with each book named for the colour of its fairy....

Nobility and grace are restored in our filigreed Pinnacle 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.

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.

This 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 tooling grew in popularity. The exuberance of the Chroniques design reflects the sheer splendour of...

The drawing recreated here is part of a series proposed by the architect Paolo Cesa Bianchi (1840-1920) for the decoration of the interior vaults of the Milan Cathedral. Discover the intricate beauty and historical significance of these artistic designs with the Vault of the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) Ultra Hardback Address Book (Wrap Closure) by Paperblanks. Experience a piece...

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.

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.

Luxuriate in the brass and regal blue tones of this Blue Luxe cover design. The original book, crafted in the heart of Amsterdam in 1715, was bound in goatskin with elaborate gold tooling. Contained inside the volume was the Oratio Dominica (Lord's Prayer) in almost 150 languages and dialects, compiled by English courtier John Chamberlayne, creating a document of global...

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...

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...

Gaudi, The Manuscript of Reus (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Midi Unlined Hardback Journal (Elastic Band Closure) by Paperblanks is a captivating tribute to the visionary Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi is celebrated as a leading figure in Modernism, renowned for his extraordinary ability to depict organic forms and create stunning mosaics. This journal features a reproduction of the Manuscrito de Reus,...

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

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) was one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement. In creating woven and printed textile designs Morris worked with the ancient technique of hand woodblock printing, finding inspiration in the natural world around him. His evocations of antique florals and plants have become classics in the world of decorative arts, including our...

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!). Rinpa is a leading historical school of Japanese painting, established in 17th-century Kyoto, whose artists were known for working in a range of formats, notably screens, fans, hanging...

These intricate details of spring and summer flowers are from an 18th-century Japanese paper screen by artist Watanabe Shiko. Rinpa is a leading historical school of Japanese painting, established in 17th-century Kyoto, whose artists were known for working in a range of formats, notably screens, fans, hanging scrolls and kimono textiles. The design on our cover shows a section of...

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...

Our Onyx journal reproduces an 1835 goatskin leather book binding crafted in Amsterdam by Friedrich W.J.C. Kolb. 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 member of the Royal Dutch Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts, named many species of...

Our Onyx design reproduces an 1835 goatskin leather book binding crafted in Amsterdam by Friedrich W.J.C. Kolb. 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 member of the Royal Dutch Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts, named many species of...

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 related to the...

Displaying astounding plays of naturalistic illusionism, the luxurious book known as the Spinola Hours is one of the most visually sophisticated 16th-century Flemish manuscripts. A book of hours contains a calendar of Church holidays, the Hours of the Virgin, the Office for the Dead, and other prayers, hymns and readings. The Spinola Hours also includes weekday offices and masses, providing...

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.

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...

Vincent van Gogh (1853 1890) was one of the most influential artists in the history of Western art. Reproduced here alongside his Sunflowers (1889) painting is a page from one of his letters to his brother, Theo. We are honoured to partner with the Van Gogh Museum on this special Embellished Manuscripts Collection release.

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 florals...

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...

Luxuriate in the brass and regal blue tones of this Blue Luxe cover design. The original book, crafted in the heart of Amsterdam in 1715, was bound in goatskin with elaborate gold tooling. Contained inside the volume was the Oratio Dominica (Lord's Prayer) in almost 150 languages and dialects, compiled by English courtier John Chamberlayne, creating a document of global...

Luxuriate in the brass and regal blue tones of this Blue Luxe cover design. The original book, crafted in the heart of Amsterdam in 1715, was bound in goatskin with elaborate gold tooling. Contained inside the volume was the Oratio Dominica (Lord's Prayer) in almost 150 languages and dialects, compiled by English courtier John Chamberlayne, creating a document of global...

Luxuriate in the brass and regal blue tones of this Blue Luxe cover design. The original book, crafted in the heart of Amsterdam in 1715, was bound in goatskin with elaborate gold tooling. Contained inside the volume was the Oratio Dominica (Lord's Prayer) in almost 150 languages and dialects, compiled by English courtier John Chamberlayne, creating a document of global...

The gilt and crushed blue levant morocco binding reproduced on our Daphnis (Daphnis & Chloe) Midi Unlined Softcover Flexi Journal (Elastic Band Closure) 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....

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 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...

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.

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.

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...

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

This 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,...

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...

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...

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 &...

Antoni Gaudi's use of colourful mosaics and organic forms created exceptional patterns on his sculptures all across Barcelona. We celebrate Gaudi's vision with a reproduction of a mosaic sun on the ceiling of the Park Güell's Hypostyle Room, alongside the abstract lines from his chimney pots at the Casa Milà building. Discover the intricate beauty of Gaudi's masterpieces with the...

Our Moonlight Stories (Merrymakers) Puzzle design features classical characters from children's literature drawn by artist Tim Bowers. With his bold and timeless use of colour and line, Bowers captures the charm of these iconic characters. Tim Bowers' art has found a place in countless hearts, young and old.

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.

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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 here. Originally crafted in 1922 to...

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,...

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...

Paperblanks Safavid journal portrays a leather filigree pattern incorporating handtooled motifs, retaining the elegance and style of the Islamic Golden Age even in our modern context. Symmetry is the hallmark of this binding, which features medallions, a pentagonal envelope flap closure, and elaborately decorated doublures (interior covers), exquisite creations in cut-out leather and gilding.

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.

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.

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 a gold stamped, dark brown leather binding designed by Alice Cordelia Morse, Pacifica represents a spirit of grand adventure. The original binding was crafted to hold William Seward Webb's California and Alaska and Over the Canadian Pacific Railway, a well-regarded travelogue first published in 1890.

Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, our Kara-ori Pink pattern is inspired by a kimono design that dates to the Edo period, when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. This exquisite embroidery also inspired our first design, Kara-ori, from this Japanese Kimono series.

Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, our Kara-ori Pink pattern is inspired by a kimono design that dates to the Edo period, when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. This exquisite embroidery also inspired our first design, Kara-ori, from this Japanese Kimono series. Discover...

Our Kikka Midi Lined Softcover Flexi Journal reproduces Michiko Kamee's "full of chrysanthemum" design. This design was originally hand-painted with gold overglaze and colour on china by employing Kyo-Satsuma. In this Paperblanks Flexi 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.

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...

A spirit of rebirth blossoms in the Living with Yuko series. Featuring a lively contemporary work by Japanese American artist Yuko Shimizu, this design brings a touch of whimsy to the Paperblanks collection. Shimizu’s work combines her Japanese heritage with current cultural references, particularly comic books and graphic design. Shimizu first studied advertising and marketing before devoting herself to her...

Natsu (Rinpa Florals) Canvas Bag celebrates the esteemed Rinpa school, a pivotal historical movement in Japanese painting, established in 17th-century Kyoto. Artists from this school were renowned for their versatility across various artistic formats. The design featured on this bag showcases a section of a screen adorned with assorted blooms, which are often thought to follow the ancient Japanese language...

When Frodo Baggins left the Shire, he embarked on an adventure that would shape Middle-earth. Inspired by one of the most celebrated film series of all time, our The Lord of the Rings Collection pays homage to each of these legendary films.

When Frodo Baggins left the Shire, he embarked on an adventure that would shape Middle-earth. Inspired by one of the most celebrated film series of all time, our The Lord of the Rings Collection pays homage to each of these legendary films.

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 (Game of Thrones Collection) 12 Pack Pencils is a perfect addition for fans of the epic series looking to immerse themselves...

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,...

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.