Printed stationery items
Paperblanks Inkblot Old Leather Collection Midi Verso 12month
Book SynopsisCapturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, this intricately embellished book cover is unique, tactile and so very pleasing to the eye. During this remarkable period in history, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine moroccan leather. Brought into Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the Far and Middle East, this style of ornamentation lent a new vibrancy and lightness of design not found in medieval manuscripts.
£13.49
Paperblanks Terrene Medina Mystic Midi Verso 12month
Book SynopsisThis lovely, organic pattern comes from the illustrious carpet-making traditions of the Moldavian people. By mixing ideals of beauty and harmony with folk mysticism and mythology, Moldavian craftspeople elevate everyday carpets to works of spiritual and cultural expression. This particular design comes from a contemporary rug manufacturer, Floare Carpet, who design their floor coverings in the traditional ways.
£13.49
Paperblanks Tropical Garden Nature Montages Midi Verso
Book SynopsisA lifelong artist, Gary Grayson's affinity for both antique prints and modern graphic design is on display in the digital artwork behind this cover. His distinctive style is aneclectic mix of vintage vector, impressionism and pop art.
£13.49
Paperblanks Inkblot Old Leather Collection Maxi Horizontal
Book SynopsisCapturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, this intricately embellished book cover is unique, tactile and so very pleasing to the eye. During this remarkable period in history, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine moroccan leather. Brought into Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the Far and Middle East, this style of ornamentation lent a new vibrancy and lightness of design not found in medieval manuscripts.
£14.99
Paperblanks Oceania Diamond Rosette Maxi Horizontal 12month
Book SynopsisInspired by an Italian book binding dating to 1620, this cover showcases a floral pattern and rosette motif. The original book contained a series of illustrations in the circular âœtondoâ form. Book bindings from the 17th century are characterized by the ornamental richness of the coverâs central area. Featuring sweeping tendrils in a centralized diamond shape, this cover is a classic example of the eraâs bookbinding style.
£14.99
Paperblanks The Waves Volume 4 Virginia Woolfs Notebooks
Book SynopsisVirginia Woolf wrote with insight about the uncertainty of everyday life. Her novel The Waves, drafted in a series of notebooks including the one reproduced here, is made up of soliloquies spoken by the main characters. Today, the notebooks are a part of The New York Public Library's Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature and are featured inthe Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures.
£14.99
Paperblanks Floralia William Kilburn Maxi Vertical 12month
Book SynopsisThe eternal appeal of a classic floral design is captured in the work of Irish illustrator William Kilburn (17451818). The artist behind William Curtis' Flora Londinensis, a comprehensive book on 18th-century English botany, Kilburn was also a leading designer and printer of calico. With winding twigs, colourful petals and undulating seaweed, Kilburn's unique ability to blend local flora with exotic plants is on full display in this design.
£17.99
Paperblanks The Waves Volume 4 Virginia Woolfs Notebooks
Book SynopsisVirginia Woolf wrote with insight about the uncertainty of everyday life. Her novel The Waves, drafted in a series of notebooks including the one reproduced here, is made up of soliloquies spoken by the main characters. Today, the notebooks are a part of The New York Public Library's Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature and are featured inthe Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures.
£14.99
Paperblanks Safavid Indigo Safavid Binding Art Ultra 12month
Book SynopsisAssociated with the Islamic Golden Age, Persian Safavid-style designs represented a high point in the art of the book. Symmetry is the hallmark of these bindings which feature medallions, a pentagonal envelope flap closure and elaborately decorated doublures (interior covers), exquisite creations in cut-out leather and gilding. Our cover portrays a remarkable leather filigree pattern incorporating handtooled motifs that retain an elegance and style even in our modern context.
£18.74
Paperblanks Terrene Medina Mystic Ultra 12month DayataTime
Book SynopsisThis lovely, organic pattern comes from the illustrious carpet-making traditions of the Moldavian people. By mixing ideals of beauty and harmony with folk mysticism and mythology, Moldavian craftspeople elevate everyday carpets to works of spiritual and cultural expression. This particular design comes from a contemporary rug manufacturer, Floare Carpet, who design their floor coverings in the traditional ways.
£18.74
Paperblanks Arabica Old Leather Collection Ultra Horizontal
Book SynopsisCapturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, this intricately embellished book cover is unique, tactile and so very pleasing to the eye. During this remarkable period in history, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine moroccan leather. Brought into Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the Far and Middle East, this style of ornamentation lent a new vibrancy and lightness of design not found in medieval manuscripts.
£17.24
Paperblanks Granada Turquoise Moorish Mosaic Ultra Horizontal
Book SynopsisPhotographer Gérard Degeorge has travelled the world, capturing grand pieces of architectural design through the scope of his lens. This cover design comes from his vast collection of photography and is reminiscent of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The geometric pattern, floral design and arabesque setting are all suggestive of the art and architecture styles found in the western Islamic world.
£17.24
Paperblanks Turquoise Chronicles Turquoise Chronicles Ultra
Book SynopsisThis cover 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 Renaissance approach to decoration that influenced architecture, art and all facets of cultural life.
£17.24
Paperblanks Granada Turquoise Moorish Mosaic Ultra Vertical
Book SynopsisPhotographer Gérard Degeorge has travelled the world, capturing grand pieces of architectural design through the scope of his lens. This cover design comes from his vast collection of photography and is reminiscent of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The geometric pattern, floral design and arabesque setting are all suggestive of the art and architecture styles found in the western Islamic world.
£17.24
Paperblanks Turquoise Chronicles Turquoise Chronicles Ultra
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£17.24
Paperblanks Arabica Old Leather Collection Ultra Verso
Book SynopsisCapturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, this intricately embellished book cover is unique, tactile and so very pleasing to the eye. During this remarkable period in history, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine moroccan leather. Brought into Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the Far and Middle East, this style of ornamentation lent a new vibrancy and lightness of design not found in medieval manuscripts.
£17.24
Paperblanks Diamond Jubilee Sangorski Sutcliffe Ultra Verso
Book SynopsisThis 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 house Rudyard Kipling's 1897 Recessional poem written for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, it incorporated real turquoise, aquamarine and ruby gemstones, alongside medieval-style illumination by Alberto Sangorski and gold tooling by George Sutcliffe.
£17.24
Paperblanks Granada Turquoise Moorish Mosaic Ultra Verso
Book SynopsisPhotographer Gérard Degeorge has travelled the world, capturing grand pieces of architectural design through the scope of his lens. This cover design comes from his vast collection of photography and is reminiscent of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The geometric pattern, floral design and arabesque setting are all suggestive of the art and architecture styles found in the western Islamic world.
£17.24
Paperblanks Restoration The Queens Binding Ultra Verso
Book SynopsisNobility and grace are restored in our filigreed cover design. Originally crafted in 1675 by the Queens' Binder A, the balance of open space and intricate elements make it a shining jewel of the period. The binding was created to hold TheGovernment of the Tongue by Richard Allestree, provost of Eton College.
£17.24
Paperblanks Turquoise Chronicles Turquoise Chronicles Ultra
Book SynopsisThis cover 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 Renaissance approach to decoration that influenced architecture, art and all facets of cultural life.
£17.24
Paperblanks Safavid Indigo Safavid Binding Art Grande 12month
Book SynopsisAssociated with the Islamic Golden Age, Persian Safavid-style designs represented a high point in the art of the book. Symmetry is the hallmark of these bindings which feature medallions, a pentagonal envelope flap closure and elaborately decorated doublures (interior covers), exquisite creations in cut-out leather and gilding. Our cover portrays a remarkable leather filigree pattern incorporating handtooled motifs that retain an elegance and style even in our modern context.
£20.99
Paperblanks Terrene Medina Mystic Grande 12month Dayplanner
Book SynopsisThis lovely, organic pattern comes from the illustrious carpet-making traditions of the Moldavian people. The earliest known Moldavian carpets can be dated to the late 18th century, though archaeological findings suggest the craft tradition goes back to the 14th- and 15th-century weaving mills of the Moldavian countryside. By mixing ideals of beauty and harmony with folk mysticism and mythology, Moldavian craftspeople elevate everyday carpets to works of spiritual and cultural expression. This particular design comes from a contemporary rug manufacturer, Floare Carpet, who design their floor coverings in the traditional ways.
£20.99
Paperblanks Jungle Song Whimsical Creations Midi 12month
Book SynopsisLaurel Burch was a self-taught artist who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes. In this design, her original characters, foliage and other details have been adapted by a Japanese artisan to create a new watercolour painting.
£13.49
Paperblanks Safavid Indigo Safavid Binding Art Pencil Case
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£15.07
Paperblanks The Orchard Persian Poetry Grande Lined Hardback
Book SynopsisInspired by the 17th-century binding that originally housed the Bustan, a seminal work by Persian author Saadi (12101291), this design features intricate birds and flowers that beautifully mirror the contents of the original volume. Today the historic binding can be found in the British Library.Saadi Shirazi, known by his pen name Saadi, was a poet and prose writer born in Shiraz, Iran. He was nicknamed The Master of Speech among fellow Persian scholars for the quality of his writing and the depth of his social and moral thoughts. Saadi's work conveyed his worldview through the beauty of poetry. The strength of his writing not only impacted Persian literature but also influenced the use of Persian language in everyday life.The Bustan (known in English as The Orchard) is one of Saadi's two best-known works. Written entirely in verse, the stories within are rich in moral thought and principles. Scattered throughout are aphorisms, practical wisdom and reflections on the human existence. W
£28.55
Paperblanks Marie Curie Science of Radioactivity Embellished
Book SynopsisMarie Sklodowska Curie (18671934) was a Polish and naturalized French scientist best known for her pioneering research on radioactivity. Seemingly contradicting the principle of energy conservation, her discoveries forced a reconsideration of the foundation of physics. For this book cover we have reproduced a page from one of Marie's notebooks containing her calculations precisely measuring the radium and thorium content of minerals.
£13.49
Paperblanks Morris Pink Honeysuckle William Morris Mini
Book SynopsisWilliam Morris was one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts andCrafts 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.
£13.49
Paperblanks Hummingbirds Flutterbyes Playful Creations Midi
Book SynopsisLaurel Burch was a self-taught artist and ?ower child who sold handmade jewellery on the streets of San Francisco in the 1960s. From her fertile imagination, she created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. This cover design comes from one of Laurel's favourite themes Flutterbyes.
£16.49
Paperblanks Wilde The Importance of Being Earnest Embellished
Book SynopsisA man as tormented as he was beloved, Oscar Wilde (18541900) overcame a life of extraordinary ups and downs to become a world-renowned playwright, author and poet. Oppressed by a largely homophobic world, Wilde remained resilient. He used his experiences to form brilliant, if controversial, literary works, including The Importance of Being Earnest. Today, he is remembered as one of the most influential writers of the Victorian era.
£16.49
Paperblanks Inkblot Old Leather Collection Midi 12month
Book SynopsisCapturing the flavour of Renaissance-style binding at its zenith, this intricately embellished book cover is unique, tactile and so very pleasing to the eye. During this remarkable period in history, manuscripts were renowned for their exquisitely crafted covers made of fine moroccan leather. Brought into Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the Far and Middle East, this style of ornamentation lent a new vibrancy and lightness of design not found in medieval manuscripts.
£13.49
Paperblanks Jungle Song Whimsical Creations Midi 12month
Book SynopsisLaurel Burch was a self-taught artist who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes. In this design, her original characters, foliage and other details have been adapted by a Japanese artisan to create a new watercolour painting.
£13.49
Paperblanks Tropical Garden Nature Montages Midi 12month
Book SynopsisA lifelong artist, Gary Grayson's affinity for both antique prints and modern graphic design is on display in the digital artwork behind this cover. His distinctive style is aneclectic mix of vintage vector, impressionism and pop art.
£13.49
Paperblanks Madame Butterfly Esprit de Lacombe Mini 12month
Book SynopsisFrench author and illustrator Benjamin Lacombe lends his unique spirit to our collection with this lively design. Lacombe describes his style as being a combination of pop surrealism and lowbrow art.
£11.99
Paperblanks Frederick Douglass Letter for Civil Rights
Book SynopsisFrederick Douglass (18181895) was a former slave who became a leading abolitionist and social reformer. When too ill to continue his speaking engagements, he wrote letters of support for the anti-lynching activist and investigative journalist Ida B. Wells (18621931) totake his place. With the letter reproduced here, we celebrate the legacies of Douglass andWells two of the most revered leaders in African American history.
£13.49
Paperblanks Humming Dragon Android Jones Collection Midi
Book SynopsisAncient spiritual practices meet modern digital art in the work of Android Jones. His art asks the viewer to focus on the potential for awakening, the power of the third eye and the early reverberations of the time that lies before us. With colours both psychedelic and hyper-modern, and imagery combining Eastern iconography with a science fiction aesthetic, Jones is an artist who draws on old traditions and those yet to be born.
£13.49
Paperblanks Jungle Song Whimsical Creations Midi 12month
Book SynopsisLaurel Burch was a self-taught artist who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes. In this design, her original characters, foliage and other details have been adapted by a Japanese artisan to create a new watercolour painting.
£13.49
Paperblanks Morris Windrush William Morris Midi 12month
Book SynopsisWilliam Morris (18341896) was one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement in the late 19th century. 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.
£13.49
Paperblanks Lindau
Book SynopsisThe Lindau Gospels' bindings were designed to inspire awe when the book was carried in processions or displayed on an altar. Paperblanks Lindau journal depicts the back cover of this bookmaking masterwork, created near Salzburg between 750 and 800 AD. It was tooled in gilt, silver and enamel and adorned with jewels, making for a powerful manifestation of art as a vehicle for belief.
£19.43
Paperblanks Monet Water Lilies Letter to Morisot
Book SynopsisA key member of the Impressionist movement, Claude Monet (18401926) 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.
£19.43
Paperblanks Grolier Grolier Ornamentali Mini Lined Hardcover
Book SynopsisJean Grolier (14791565) was among history's most discerning collectors of beautiful books. This Paperblanks Grolier journal is inspired by one of his last great commissions, a gold-tooled marbled brown leather binding with an interlaced curving design of single-line fillets and floral tools filling out the six-pointed star.
£15.29
Paperblanks Monet Water Lilies Letter to Morisot
Book SynopsisA key member of the Impressionist movement, Claude Monet (18401926) 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.
£25.49
Paperblanks Ocean Song
Book SynopsisLaurel Burch was a self-taught artist with an unmistakable style that was the manifestation of her love of life. From her fertile imagination, she created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper. Her original image seen on Paperblanks Ocean Song journal contained a piece of poetry, which is revealed when the notebook's cover flap is opened.
£19.43
Paperblanks Gold Inlay
Book SynopsisPaperblanks Gold Inlay journal cover reproduces a Stil der Neorenaissance (neo-Renaissance style) design popular in 19th-century Germany. The original binding, composed of solid metal, was covered in a fine layer of gold which was then meticulously engraved by skilled craftsmen. Bindings like this were highly valued and were frequently adorned with silk, cloisonné enamels or precious stones.
£16.19
Paperblanks Azure
Book SynopsisThis blue and gold Paperblanks Equinoxe Azure journal reproduces a 1688 binding protecting L'office de la Semaine Sainte. The original binding was adorned à la fanfare, a handtooled pattern edged in gilt. Fanfare, which was a style popular in the seventeenth century, required tremendous skill on the part of the bookbinder and was reserved for books of great importance.
£25.49
Paperblanks Azure
Book SynopsisThis blue and gold Paperblanks Equinoxe Azure journal reproduces a 1688 binding protecting L'office de la Semaine Sainte. The original binding was adorned à la fanfare, a handtooled pattern edged in gilt. Fanfare, which was a style popular in the seventeenth century, required tremendous skill on the part of the bookbinder and was reserved for books of great importance.
£18.35
Paperblanks Azure
Book SynopsisThis blue and gold Paperblanks Equinoxe Azure journal reproduces a 1688 binding protecting L'office de la Semaine Sainte. The original binding was adorned à la fanfare, a handtooled pattern edged in gilt. Fanfare, which was a style popular in the seventeenth century, required tremendous skill on the part of the bookbinder and was reserved for books of great importance.
£21.41
Paperblanks VELVET CAPE MIDI LIN
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£12.49
Paperblanks Pear Garden Peking Opera Embroidery Mini 18month
Book SynopsisDuring the Tang Dynasty (618â907), the Emperor Taizong founded an opera school called Liyuan (Pear Garden). Chinese opera reached its pinnacle under the Qing court (1644â1911), giving birth to what is known as Peking Opera. Reproduced here is a piece of beautifully embroidered opera skirt from that era.
£12.74
