Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977) was an English actor, filmmaker and composer who became an international icon with his character “The Tramp.” Though Chaplin rose to fame in the silent film era, it is his unique voice that defines him as...
The Declaration of Independence stands not only as the founding document of the United States of America but also as a powerful, influential endorsement of self-governance. Indeed, in the nearly 250 years since its appearance, the Declaration’s words have...
One of the greatest treasures in The New York Public Library’s collection is a hollow copper globe, just 112 millimetres in diameter. The Hunt-Lenox Globe is recognized as one of the oldest terrestrial globes, and the oldest to depict...
We've seen the memes: people are over 2020, especially when it comes to using a daily planner. And we're with you! We are ready to start planning ahead for 2021, and the first step in doing so is choosing...
“I wish to evoke that indescribably sad music of the night in America… It is the actual inner sound of a country.” – Jack Kerouac
American novelist and poet Jack Kerouac (1922–1969) stands out as the voice of the Beat...
This week marks the anniversary of the publication of Brian Froud’s book World of Faerie, a collection of fantasy art depicting whimsical creatures. The long-awaited sequel to his international bestsellers Faeries and Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, Froud’s World of Faerie offers us a startling new vision of the magical realm,...
Thanks to Laurel Burch’s vibrant and joyful style, our collection of journals featuring her artwork has long been one of our most popular. So this season we are especially excited to be introducing two colourful new designs to our...
Introducing an exclusive partnership with The New York Public Library celebrating the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures!
Featuring reproductions of historical documents and cultural artifacts from The New York Public Library Spencer Collection, Rare Book Division...
If you've been following us for a few years, you may know that Paperblanks is a part of the Hartley & Marks Group, a Canadian company that began in publishing and typesetting before moving into stationery and lifestyle items....
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547–1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language. His best-known novel is The Ingenious Gentleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha, known simply as Don Quixote. A Western literature classic, it is...