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The Notebook(s)
Signature Editions
MVR 390
Beginning with our first Paperblanks® collection in 1992, we have always placed the highest value on quality and innovation, even developing unique printing processes in order to achieve our richly detailed designs. We celebrate this marriage of classical binding techniques and modern print technology in our Signature Edition journals.Featuring eight of our most exquisite covers as well as custom book edge printing, Paperblanks® Signature Editions are elegant companions for every occasion. And their elastic closures and expanded page counts offer limitless potential for all your creativepursuits.From their textured spines and covers to the authentic laid paper inside, these beautifully crafted...
Safavid Binding Art
MVR 220
Amid the many jewels of ancient Islam, decorative book binding shines particularly bright. Symmetry and refinement of line are the hallmarks of these bindings, ranging in style over many centuries from the simply tooled geometric patterns of the 14th century to the complex compositions of the 16th century.Associated with the Islamic Golden Age, the Persian Safavid-style designs represented a high point for the art of the book. These bindings feature centralized designs of medallions, quadrants, plant and animal motifs, a pentagonal envelope flap closure and elaborately decorated doublures (interior covers), exquisite creations in cut-out leather, coloured papers and gilding. Our...
Shiraz
MVR 220
This 16th-century Islamic binding was originally crafted from black goatskin that was embossed, gilded, painted, and covered with delicate gold filigree. Said to have been first commissioned by one of the Safavid princes of Shiraz, it came to be in the possession of Suleiman the Magnificent, the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Suleiman, a distinguished poet and gifted goldsmith, was also a great patron of the arts who orchestrated the development of one of the most glittering periods in artistic history.In its original form this book cover was decorated with rows of golden lockets, hand-painted with flowers...
Equinoxe
MVR 400
In cultures all over the world, the first full moon after the vernal equinox is a sacred time. The cover reproduced here protected “L’office de la Semaine Sainte,“ which explained the many rites and observances to be followed during the most important period in the Christian calendar.The entire surface of the original cover was adorned “à la fanfare,” an elaborate, handtooled pattern edged in gilt. “Fanfare,” which was a style popular from the late 1500s until the early 1700s, required tremendous skill on the part of the bookbinder and was reserved for books of great importance.The cover, featuring a tendril motif,...
Grolier Ornamentali
MVR 400
Jean Grolier (1479-1565) was among history’s most discerning collectors of beautiful books, and the first to develop a unique ornamental style of designs that became one of the most emulated worldwide. Although French, he preferred that his bindings follow the design principles of his Italian friend Aldus Manutius, the greatest printer of the Renaissance. The majority of the brilliant works were executed in Paris by two remarkable binding houses. Grolier’s collection of books was split between books he commissioned for himself and books he acquired or was given. At the time of his death, he possessed one of the greatest...
Le Gascon - Mystique
MVR 400
This cover is inspired by an original design attributed to Le Gascon, a legendary but little-known 17th-century bookbinder. Le Gascon was the inventor of the pointillé and fanfare styles, and his influence is felt throughout the rich bookbinding history that follows him.If this cover was not created by Le Gascon, it is certainly in his style and was made by another French master. Le Gascon–style bindings first appeared near the end of the reign of Charles IX and were revered for the sophistication and intricacy of their ornamentation. Le Gascon’s fanfare bindings featured gilt decoration that spread out in repeated...
Aloha - Akahai
MVR 220
The Spirit of Hawaiian Florals. There is no more distinctive and iconic a garment than the Hawaiian shirt. This quintessential fashion statement pays homage to one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes and to the spiritual and philosophical mores of Island culture.Hawaiian “tiki-style” textiles have evolved from the traditional kapa fabrics made from tree fibres to the popular Aloha shirt we see today. These exuberant flower and foliage prints have always reflected the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands infused with the vibrant expression of the aloha spirit. More than just a traditional Hawaiian greeting, aloha is a way of...
Painted Botanicals
MVR 220
Naturalistic Expressions. If flowers and foliage can be said to speak, it is surely through the voice of botanical illustrators. Our Painted Botanicals journals feature images of orchids, wisteria, lilies and daisies, rendered by some of the finest illustrators in the history of the field.For centuries, horticulturalists and illustrators have worked with scientists to document plants species, most often in watercolours. Renowned among these artists were Sir Joseph Paxton (1803–1865) and H.G. Moon (1857–1905). Paxton, who published a famed periodical containing the original Brazilian Orchid and Blooming Wisteria images, was a celebrated horticulturalist. His published collections were greatly prized for...
Rose Garden - Holly Rose
MVR 220
Ah, the rose. The flower most storied and maligned. Our rose garden covers are inspired by miniature lacquer paintings that adorned fine books in 16th-century Persia. The originals were celebrations of the luxury and refinement of Persian life and culture.Our revival of these ancient covers depicts roses primed on a gold base, surrounded by smaller flowers such as might have been found in the botanical gardens of the Persian court. In a more regal presentation such as “Glowing Rose,” the rose takes her rightful place as the focal point. She is surrounded by her ladies-in-waiting: poppies, carnations, dogwood and tulips,...
Lace Allure
MVR 220
In Love and Lace. Is there any fabric more imbued with cultural associations than lace? A piece of delicate white lace conjures up thoughts of weddings and other ceremonial occasions. Now cast your eye to the bit of black lace and thoughts turn to mortality, mourning and eroticism. Then, if you dare, consider the almost-too-provocative slip of red lace. No more needs to be said.Lace, which rose to popularity in the 16th century, is an openwork fabric with holes made by machine or by hand. Lacemaking is a venerable craft that involves looping, twisting and braiding threads to create the...
Venetian Mornings
MVR 290
A Venetian morning is alight with marvels. From sunlight sparkling on water to the startling hues of incomparable architecture, Venice enchants the eye from first light to last gloaming. We have captured some of the splendid daybreak palette of the ancient city with these four striking covers.Our covers are inspired by a Renaissance binding for a book called The Treatise on Colours. The original design dates back to the early 1600s and was crafted from red morocco leather with fine gold borders and checkers of green, red, blue and brown in the midfield, as well as lace fillets and marbled...
Laurel Burch Fantastic Felines
MVR 300
Enjoy a visual flirtation with our most enigmatic domestic companion – the cat. Laurel Burch™ uses her keen intuition and uncanny imagination to create images of whimsy and allure, and moving themes in paint and paper, the vivid colours touched with gold and silver. The trim size and eye-catching covers of these journals will attract the attention of even the most world-weary shoppers. Blue Cats & ButterfliesIncludes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 160 pages • 5" x 7"Lined | 978-1-55156-397-8
Laurel Burch Playful Creations - Flutterbyes
MVR 220
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 brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 176 pages • 3.75" x 5.5"Lined 978-1-4397-2235-0
Laurel Burch Whimsical Creations
MVR 300
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 brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. Whimsical Creations - Hummingbird Midi:Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 160 pages • 5" x 7"Lined 978-1-4397-1142-2
Mila Marquis Collection
MVR 280
Mila Marquis’s ethereal, joyous images 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 artist uses a variety of media, including crayons, coloured pencils, gouache and acrylics, to create her small dreamscapes.There is vast delight to be found in even the smallest of her precious and joyinducing details. When asked if her work is a reflection of her personality, Mila responds that she loves it when she is down and her art brings her back to her “sweetest dreams.”...
Nocturnelle
MVR 510
Inspired by Antiquity. Nowhere is the heft and glory of history more palpable than in the book arts. The 19th century brought several innovations, both functional and æsthetic, to the craft of bookbinding. This reproduction of an antique French binding based on a cover designed in 1829 by publishers A. & W. Galignani for The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore. This cover suggests the fine Moroccan leather preferred for bindings of that era, as well as the structural sturdiness, careful finishing and ridged spine venerated by discerning bibliophiles. Includes | Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 240 pages • 8.25" x 11.75"Lined | 978-1-4397-2205-3...
Nova Stella - Astra
MVR 400
Celestial Radiance. If you are celestially minded or a lover of dark light, these ethereal journals are sure to inspire and enchant. With their central star shape, Nox, Astra and Solis exert an emotional pull akin to the North Star for night time wayfarers. For those inclined to contemplate the cosmos, look no further than our Nova Stella series.Our Nova Stella covers come 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...
Nova Stella - Nox
MVR 360
Celestial Radiance.If you are celestially minded or a lover of dark light, these ethereal journals are sure to inspire and enchant. With their central star shape, Nox, Astra and Solis exert an emotional pull akin to the North Star for night time wayfarers. For those inclined to contemplate the cosmos, look no further than our Nova Stella series.Our Nova Stella covers come 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...
Nova Stella - Solis
MVR 250
Celestial Radiance. If you are celestially minded or a lover of dark light, these ethereal journals are sure to inspire and enchant. With their central star shape, Nox, Astra and Solis exert an emotional pull akin to the North Star for night time wayfarers. For those inclined to contemplate the cosmos, look no further than our Nova Stella series.Our Nova Stella covers come 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...
Old Leather Collection - Foiled
MVR 360
Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, these handsomely embellished journals are a delight for the hand and the eye. During this remarkable period of classical revival, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine Moroccan leather, handtooled in gold with delicate foliage patterns. Brought to Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the Far and Middle East, this style of ornamentation lent a new vibrancy and lightness of design that was not present in mediæval manuscripts.The timeless beauty of these antique books is brought into the present with our finely wrought binding reproductions.Includes |...
Old Leather Collection - Jade
MVR 360
Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, these handsomely embellished journals are a delight for the hand and the eye. During this remarkable period of classical revival, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine Moroccan leather, handtooled in gold with delicate foliage patterns. Brought to Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the Far and Middle East, this style of ornamentation lent a new vibrancy and lightness of design that was not present in mediæval manuscripts.The timeless beauty of these antique books is brought into the present with our finely wrought binding reproductions.Includes |...
Old Leather Collection - Black Moroccan
MVR 300
Capturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, these handsomely embellished journals are a delight for the hand and the eye. During this remarkable period of classical revival, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine Moroccan leather, handtooled in gold with delicate foliage patterns. Brought to Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the Far and Middle East, this style of ornamentation lent a new vibrancy and lightness of design that was not present in mediæval manuscripts.The timeless beauty of these antique books is brought into the present with our finely wrought binding reproductions.This design...
Old Leather Classics - Black Moroccan
MVR 280
Antique Companions. These editions have been crafted with the attention to detail and exacting standards you can expect from Paperblanks® products. With numerous covers to choose from, there is a cover design for all journal lovers. Midi:Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 180 x 230Lined | 978-1-4397-3519-0 Ultra:Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 180 x 230Lined 978-1-4397-3511-4
Old Leather Classics - Byzantium
MVR 330
Antique Companions.These editions have been crafted with the attention to detail and exacting standards you can expect from Paperblanks® products. With numerous covers to choose from, there is a cover design for all journal lovers. Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 180 x 230Lined 978-1-4397-3516-9
Old Leather Classics - Cordovan
MVR 280
Antique Companions.These stripped-down editions have been crafted with the attention to detail and exacting standards you can expect from Paperblanks® products. And with numerous covers to choose from, there is a cover design for all journal lovers. Midi:Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 5" x 7"Lined 978-1-4397-3522-0 Ultra:Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 7" x 9"Lined 978-1-4397-3514-5
Old Leather Classics - Midnight Steel
MVR 330
Antique Companions.These stripped-down editions have been crafted with the attention to detail and exacting standards you can expect from Paperblanks® products. And with numerous covers to choose from, there is a cover design for all journal lovers. Ultra:Includes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 7" x 9"Lined 978-1-4397-3518-3
Old Leather Classics - Riviera
MVR 280
Antique Companions.These stripped-down editions have been crafted with the attention to detail and exacting standards you can expect from Paperblanks® products. And with numerous covers to choose from, there is a cover design for all journal lovers. Old Leather Classics, Riivera - MidiIncludes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 130 x 180Lined 978-1-4397-3525-1 Old Leather Classics, Riviera - UltraIncludes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 180 x 230Unlined 978-1-4397-3517-6
Old Leather Classics - Venetian
MVR 280
Antique Companions.These stripped-down editions have been crafted with the attention to detail and exacting standards you can expect from Paperblanks® products. And with numerous covers to choose from, there is a cover design for all journal lovers. Old Leather Classics, Venetian - MidiIncludes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 130 x 180Lined 978-1-4397-3521-3 Old Leather Classics, Venetian - UltraIncludes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 180 x 230Lined 978-1-4397-3513-8
Old Leather Classics - Viridian
MVR 280
Antique Companions.These stripped-down editions have been crafted with the attention to detail and exacting standards you can expect from Paperblanks® products. And with numerous covers to choose from, there is a cover design for all journal lovers. Old Leather Classics, Viridian - MidiIncludes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 130 x 180Lined 978-1-4397-3523-7 Old Leather Classics, Viridian - UltraIncludes | Memento Pouch • Ribbon MarkerAttributes | 144 pages • 180 x 230Lined 978-1-4397-3515-2
