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Step back in time and discover the wisdom of a treasured literary era. Poets of Persia’s Golden Age created one of the world’s most important bodies of literature. The rich poetic scenes, alive with moral thought and practical wisdom,...
Have you ever wondered where the celebrated art of still life painting came from? Before still life emerged, there were illustrators who delicately illuminated handwritten manuscripts with images of plants, fruits, flowers, animals, and insects to add emotional power...
This intricate and delicate foliage pattern seen on our Wildwood journal evokes a walk in a sun-dappled woodland. The original work was crafted for a 17th-century binding of the Passion Series, created in 1521 by the great Renaissance engraver...
In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we're shining a light on our sleek and subtle notebook brand, Paper-Oh. Created by the same design team behind Paperblanks and talented German bookbinder Nadine Werner, Paper-Oh notebooks are a reflection of our passion...
This is a very special year for us here at Paperblanks. 2022 marks our 30th anniversary, which means we've been inspiring creativity, empowering individuality and celebrating special moments for three decades! And what a perfect opportunity it is to look...
The timeless beauty of an antique leather binding is brought into the present on the cover of this peaceful sea green softcover Flexi notebook. The look of this new Old Leather cover is inspired by our Tolstoy, Letter of Peace...
French artist Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement, was particularly fascinated with capturing the transient beauty of nature. In a virtuoso display of flowers, this 1897 work reproduced on our products portrays a vibrant bed...
We are delighted to introduce our special partnership with Laurel Burch Studios and Totemic Brands as a celebration of 50 years of Laurel Burch, featuring reproductions of the vivid, vibrant paintings by the internationally renowned artist. It is our pleasure...
In 2024 we join the Laurel Burch brand, now run by her children, in celebrating 50 years of Laurel Burch. Our Spring season sees the arrival of two brand new, special anniversary additions to our Laurel Burch Collection, featuring...
Step into the luxurious world of sumptuous fabrics and European nobility. This design was originally released as our Blue Velvet series, and we loved it so much that we have brought it back in this rich red colour. Among the...