Series: Embellished Manuscripts Collection

Michelangelo Buonarroti's (1475–1564) mind was an incessant battlefield. The opposing forces of religious faith and pagan beauty warred across his consciousness. They also helped spur him to create a pantheon of artistic masterpieces. Considered one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, over the course of his lifetime he produced the finest frescoes and many of the most revered sculptures...

Published in 1969, Maya Angelou’s coming-of-age memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, was an immediate national bestseller and a critical success. The book, the first in a series that chronicled her early life through the 1960s, helped to establish Angelou (1928–2014) as a major figure in American letters. On this manuscript page from the book, Angelou captures the...

Published in 1969, Maya Angelou’s coming-of-age memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, was an immediate national bestseller and a critical success. The book, the first in a series that chronicled her early life through the 1960s, helped to establish Angelou (1928–2014) as a major figure in American letters. On this manuscript page from the book, Angelou captures the...

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children's book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren’s shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children's book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren's shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story, alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children's book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and have been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren's shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children's book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and have been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren's shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house, set against a pink and mint green background.

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children's book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and have been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren's shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children's book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren's shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

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

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.

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.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was the greatest poet, writer, and dramatist in German literature. Reproduced here is a handwritten dialogue between Faust and Mephistopheles from Goethe’s manuscript of Faust, Part II. On the back cover is an engraving of the two characters by German illustrator and draftsman Julius Nisle.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was the greatest poet, writer, and dramatist in German literature. Reproduced here is a handwritten dialogue between Faust and Mephistopheles from Goethe’s manuscript of Faust, Part II. On the back cover is an engraving of the two characters by German illustrator and draftsman Julius Nisle.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was the greatest poet, writer, and dramatist in German literature. Reproduced here is a handwritten dialogue between Faust and Mephistopheles from Goethe’s manuscript of Faust, Part II, and on the back cover is an engraving of the two characters by German illustrator and draftsman Julius Nisle.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was the greatest poet, writer, and dramatist in German literature. Reproduced here is a handwritten dialogue between Faust and Mephistopheles from Goethe’s manuscript of Faust, Part II, and on the back cover is an engraving of the two characters by German illustrator and draftsman Julius Nisle.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was the greatest poet, writer, and dramatist in German literature. Reproduced here is a handwritten dialogue between Faust and Mephistopheles from Goethe's manuscript of Faust, Part II. On the back cover is an engraving of the two characters by German illustrator and draftsman Julius Nisle.

Jane Austen's Persuasion (1818) is the author’s most biting and ironic work. In the novel, Austen gives us a satisfying love story while also turning a critical gaze on the kinds of persuasion enforced on young women. Here we have reproduced a rare surviving manuscript page from the story’s eleventh chapter.

Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) was a Lebanese American writer, poet, and artist. He is most famous for his great work, The Prophet – one of the bestselling books of all time. The Prophet is a collection of 26 prose poetry fables divided into chapters covering topics such as family and marriage, crime and punishment, and reason and passion. It draws thematic...

Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) was a Lebanese American writer, poet, and artist. He is most famous for his great work, The Prophet – one of the bestselling books of all time. The Prophet is a collection of 26 prose poetry fables, thematically similar to the theological musings of William Blake, Walt Whitman, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, while also being influenced by...

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) Bookmark by Paperblanks offers a unique glimpse into the mind of...

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 Michelangelo's own hand, demonstrates with every stroke of the pen the refinement...

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. Complement your writing endeavours with the Michelangelo, Handwriting (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Pencil (4 Pack) by Paperblanks,...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,...

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. 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...

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

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

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828–1905) is the author of some of the world’s most famous books and has the rare distinction of being the second most translated author in history. This document folder features a page from Verne’s handwritten draft of his masterpiece Around the World in Eighty Days.

A man as tormented as he was beloved, Oscar Wilde used his experiences to form brilliant, if controversial, literary works, including The Importance of Being Earnest. He is remembered as one of the most influential writers of the Victorian era.

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

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

A man as tormented as he was beloved, Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) overcame a life of extraordinary ups and downs to become a world-renowned playwright, author, and poet. He stands as one of the most influential writers of the Victorian era. Wilde’s work is fraught with the insights of a man who possessed a deep understanding of both the positives and...

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (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.

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children's book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren's shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

Jane Austen s Persuasion (1818) is the author s most biting and ironic work. In the novel, Austen gives us a satisfying love story while also turning a critical gaze on the kinds of persuasion enforced on young women. Here we have reproduced a rare surviving manuscript page from the story s eleventh chapter.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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 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...

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.

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.

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.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (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.

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, physicist, futurist and engineer. This journal features a sketch of his turbine research, reproducing a document held in the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade. Today, Tesla’s legacy endures most notably in Tesla, Inc., which specialises in electric vehicles, solar panels, and lithium-ion batteries.

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

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 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.

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.

Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell’s dystopian piece of science fiction, introduced terms such as “Big Brother” and “thoughtcrime” into our social lexicon and is still widely read today. Only one handwritten copy of Nineteen Eighty-Four survives, and we are honoured to partner with Brown University to reproduce it on this journal cover.

In Search of Lost Time, Marcel Proust s seven-volume masterpiece, is an examination of French society that almost completely lacks any sense of plot. Needless to say, it caused a sensation when the first volume was published in 1913. This Paperblanks journal cover shows a page from his lined notebook with his copious notes in the margins.

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, physicist, futurist and engineer. This Flexi softcover notebook features a sketch of his turbine research, reproducing a document held in the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade. Today, Tesla’s legacy endures mostly notably in Tesla, Inc., which specialises in electric vehicles, solar panels and lithium-ion batteries.

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

Astrid Lindgren (1907 2002) is one of the most widely read children s book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren s shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

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 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.

Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell’s dystopian piece of science fiction, introduced terms such as “Big Brother” and “thoughtcrime” into our social lexicon and is still widely read today. Only one handwritten copy of Nineteen Eighty-Four survives, and we are honoured to partner with Brown University to reproduce it on this journal cover.

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, physicist, futurist and engineer. This Flexi softcover notebook features a sketch of his turbine research, reproducing a document held in the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade. Today, Tesla’s legacy endures most notably in Tesla, Inc., which specialises in electric vehicles, solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. The Tesla, Sketch of a Turbine Mini Unlined Softcover...

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, physicist, futurist and engineer. This Flexi softcover notebook features a sketch of his turbine research, reproducing a document held in the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade. Today, Tesla’s legacy endures mostly notably in Tesla, Inc., which specialises in electric vehicles, solar panels and lithium-ion batteries.

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

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 la Sagrada Familia.

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. When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as...

Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell’s dystopian piece of science fiction, introduced terms such as “Big Brother” and “thoughtcrime” into our social lexicon and is still widely read today. Only one handwritten copy of Nineteen Eighty-Four survives, and we are honoured to partner with Brown University to reproduce it on this journal cover.

Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell’s dystopian piece of science fiction, introduced terms such as "Big Brother" and "thoughtcrime" into our social lexicon and is still widely read today. Only one handwritten copy of Nineteen Eighty-Four survives, and we are honoured to partner with Brown University to reproduce it on this journal cover.

In Search of Lost Time, Marcel Proust's seven-volume masterpiece, is an examination of French society that almost completely lacks any sense of plot. Needless to say, it caused a sensation when the first volume was published in 1913. This Paperblanks journal cover shows a page from his lined notebook with his copious notes in the margins.