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The Commonplace Book

A Knowledge Journal
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The Commonplace Book is a modern-day notebook designed to capture a wide array of thoughts, ideas, and knowledge. Inspired by a historical tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, it serves as a personal archive for reflections, quotes, poems, recipes, and more. Featuring a blank table of contents, numbered pages, and a customisable index, it allows users to curate their own meaningful collection over time.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for creative thinkers, writers, and anyone interested in personal reflection or collecting inspirations in a tangible form.

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Use this beautiful modern-day commonplace book as a focused "thought journal" to collect ideas, observations, knowledge, and more—for present-day reflection and future inspiration.

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The Commonplace Book is a beautiful modern-day 'commonplace book' that can be used as a focused thought journal to collect ideas, observations, knowledge, and more — for present-day reflection and future inspiration.

A commonplace book is a kind of diary of miscellany — an autobiography of the mind — that's been used since the Middle Ages. These books were kept by notable figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Virginia Woolf, and now the practice is once again gaining popularity. These intellectual scrapbooks can contain a variety of entries, from quotes, excerpts, and poems to prayers, recipes, and memorabilia.

Featuring a blank table of contents at the front for cataloguing entries over time, The Commonplace Book also includes a brief introduction, numbered pages, and a customisable index at the back. Readers can use this book to create their own personalised encyclopedia — a unique, physical manifestation of their interests and passions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454951568

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 496g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Union Square & Co. is an independent publisher making beautifully produced books with a point of view. Our diverse list showcases top-tier talent and brands, and it gives space to unique perspectives and strong voices. It features books, decks, stationery, games, and calendars that cover a broad range of subjects, including fiction, narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, food and drink, decorating, health, wellness, personal transformation, humor, pop culture, and classics. Behind every one of our titles is a focus on quality, curation, entertainment, distinction, and change, as well as an energy and collaborative spirit to help authors realise their visions.

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