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Our Enigma journal is inspired by a cover said to have been designed by LeGascon, a legendary but little-known 17th-century bookbinder. Le Gascon wasthe inventor of the pointillé and fanfare styles, and his influence is felt throughout the rich bookbinding history that follows him.<#13>The original cover was made of red morocco leather embossed and gilded with rosettes, spirals and dotted lines. It also featured Le Gascon's emblematic small compartments which were created by carving ridges into the leather. No matter who created the original binding, our cover pays homage to its consummate artistry and visionary design.

Enigma Le Gascon Midi Lined Journal

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      Publisher: Paperblanks
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/01/2022
      ISBN13: 9781439793435, 978-1439793435
      ISBN10: 1439793433

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Our Enigma journal is inspired by a cover said to have been designed by LeGascon, a legendary but little-known 17th-century bookbinder. Le Gascon wasthe inventor of the pointillé and fanfare styles, and his influence is felt throughout the rich bookbinding history that follows him.<#13>The original cover was made of red morocco leather embossed and gilded with rosettes, spirals and dotted lines. It also featured Le Gascon's emblematic small compartments which were created by carving ridges into the leather. No matter who created the original binding, our cover pays homage to its consummate artistry and visionary design.

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