People of Paperblanks

Interviews with artists, authors and real-life journallers.

"If you love something, chase it, even if people tell you it's not valid or you might not be good at it. The only way you'll ever know is to give it a try."
"I believe true success is achieved by making something that you can be really proud of, and that is hard if you choose to follow the dreams or guidelines of others."
Today marks ninety-five years since the literary world lost Marcel Proust, making it a fitting time to honour him with our Proust, In Search of Lost Time journal. Born Valentine Louis Georges Eugène Marcel Proust (1871–1922), the author was a...
In Literary Landmarks, we feature significant locations from the world of literature. From popular cafe hangouts of the intellectual elite to childhood homes turned into cultural museums, Literary Landmarks tend to be specific spots that our favourite authors have...
The first week of May is known as Mental Health Week here in Canada. And while mental health and wellness is always an important topic, it's become especially relevant during this pandemic shutdown. Many people are feeling isolated, confused...
As part of our 30th birthday celebrations, we’re sharing a peek behind the scenes and introducing some of the people who help bring our products to life. Check out the Paperblanks30 tag for more special anniversary content! Tell Us a Bit About...
Today marks the 300th birthday of one of history's great revolutionary thinkers - a man who changed the faces of philosophy, musical composition and literature (not to mention the inventor of the autobiographical form) - Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Rousseau's effective...
Every year May 12th is recognized as International Nurses Day. Chosen because it is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, the day marks the contributions that nurses make to our society. The power and...
Today, we’re chatting with Craig Bullock, a multi-talented and incredibly driven artist, teacher and social justice activist. Building on his own life experiences and vision for a better future, Craig has created Civil Liberty Publishing, a publishing house focused on...
"What I believe makes Paperblanks unrivalled is our cover designs; you won’t find them anywhere else."