Depicting the cityscape, social life, and customs of Nanjing from over 1,000 years ago in Song dynasty China, our Golden Age of Prosperity design captures the essence of this long scroll. We are delighted to collaborate with the Deji...
We have always been book people here at Paperblanks, reproducing everything from antique bindings to handwritten manuscripts. To celebrate the craft of writing and a love of reading, here are some of our favourite quotes on the subject of...
There’s no doubt that winter is the perfect time to sit in and hunker down with some reading.
If you're wondering what to do with a free weekend this chilly season, may we suggest putting your coziest socks on, turning...
There's a reason why spring is one of literature's most celebrated seasons. From the moment it arrives, there's a chorus sung in nature that artists endeavour to capture. From the arrival of delicate flowers to the smell of newfound...
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” Paulo Coelho
Last week we spoke about the beneficial effects journalling can have on your confidence, with the habit of practicing gratitude being...
We asked our Instagram followers for the best books they've read recently. As we're all finding ourselves with some extra time to spend indoors, or safely socially distanced outside, we thought a fan-favourite book list could help you find...
We held an exclusive sold-out event with our partners, Cartoon Saloon, where their co-founder and director, Tomm Moore, joined us in a special book signing! On a rainy night in Dublin, a community bound by creativity and a love...
We say this every December, but we truly can't believe the end of another year is upon us! This year has brought exciting changes here at Paperblanks, from the launch of our first comic-inspired series in The Adventures of...
From the union of two Greek words – kallos, which means “beauty” and graphein, which means “writing” – calligraphy simply translates as “beautiful writing.” But this ancient practice is much more than the art of forming beautiful symbols by...
Days, weeks, months and years can go by so quickly. This is one reason why commemorating special moments is important. If you've ever thought about how best to treasure your memories, whether they're special occasions or just the everyday,...