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Let a swirl of turquoise inspire you to write your chronicles. This cover is based on the binding for a book titled Chroniques, published by Salel Binder in Paris in 1514. The exuberance of the design reflects the splendour of the Renaissance approach to decoration. In this green-blue journal cover you may see the intricacies of your own stories.

Lang´s Fairy Books. This captivating image comes from the first edition of Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang’s The Olive Fairy Book. Compiled in 1907 by Lang and illustrated by Henry Justice Ford, the book was one in a twelve-part series known as Lang’s Fairy Books, with each book named for the colour of its fairy. Size: 180x230x20mmTillverkare/importör:Paperblanks LtdBeaux Lane HouseLower Mercer StreetD02DH60 DublinIrlandcsruk@paperblanks.com

This Nova Stella cover comes from the 1789 binding of Missale Sacri Ordinis Praedicatorum, printed during the Settecento period by Octavio Puccinelli publishers. During this time bookbinding became at once simpler and yet more complex. The sewing was done on recessed cords to give the spines a smooth appearance and so, while the structure of books was uncomplicated, decoration became increasingly elaborate.

The art of still life painting is a celebrated part of Dutch culture, but before still life emerged, there were illustrators who delicately illuminated handwritten manuscripts with images of flora and fauna to add emotional power to a written work.One of the most celebrated practitioners of this style was Joris Hoefnagel (1542–1601). In the 1590s the Emperor Rudolf II commissioned Hoefnagel to add his illuminations to the Mira calligraphiae monumenta, a mid-16th-century manuscript on the art of calligraphy by Georg Bocskay. The page reproduced here is known as Damselfly, Carnation, Insect, Caterpillar, Ladybird, English Walnut, and Marine Mollusk.

Using authentic Japanese washi tape paper, metallic foiling, and a touch of varnish for protection, our Holland Spring/Lotus River washi tape set will bring a pop of colour to your bullet journal spread. This double-pack is inspired by illustrations created by Japanese American artist Yuko Shimizu.

Highlighting the iconic visuals, powerful themes, and unforgettable characters that make Wicked a cultural phenomenon, this unique collector’s item pays tribute to the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda and their journeys exploring identity, power, and the complexities of good versus bad.

Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a magical world, where the most memorable times often occur under a cloak of darkness. This mystical design opens another opportunity for adventure, or mischief, through the pages of your notebook.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is filled with witches, wizards, and extraordinary creatures, where broomsticks fly, cauldrons simmer, and adventure awaits. This notebook offers you the chance to revisit all that makes this world so magical.

The Duomo di Milano represents the pinnacle of Italian Gothic architecture. The drawing recreated here is part of a series proposed by the architect Paolo Cesa Bianchi for the decoration of the interior vaults of the Cathedral. The soaring arabesques create a sense of a faux relief arborescence over a golden background.

During the Tang Dynasty (618–907), the Emperor Taizong founded an opera school called Liyuan (Pear Garden). Chinese opera reached its pinnacle under the Qing court (1644–1911), giving birth to what is known as Peking Opera. Reproduced here is a piece of beautifully embroidered opera skirt from that era.

This glorious design comes from Sangorski & Sutcliffe, a world-renowned British bindery celebrated for their jewelled bindings. Originally crafted in 1922 to house Rudyard Kipling’s “Recessional” poem, written in 1897 for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, it incorporated real turquoise, aquamarine and ruby gemstones.

Ancient Greek pottery offers a fascinating window into the past of a lost culture. Reproduced here is a mixing vessel made in a Greek colony in southern Italy between 415 and 400 BC. A gathering of deities decorates the front, with the twin gods Apollo and Artemis occupying the centre of the scene.

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children’s book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren’s shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

Inspired by an Irish book binding from 1760 that contained The Book of Common Prayer, which was the standard text for use in Anglican church services, our Emerald Flower design is decorated with rose sprays and cornucopias that call to mind the abundance of nature’s harvest at Thanksgiving.

Inspired by a traditional Jewish wedding canopy (chuppah) that was decorated with metallic thread on a shimmering blue background, this design calls to mind new beginnings under an enchanting night sky. The use of a marriage canopy represents the new home established by a couple through their union.

Ancient Greek pottery offers a fascinating window into the past of a lost culture. Reproduced here is a mixing vessel made in a Greek colony in southern Italy between 415 and 400 BC. A gathering of deities decorates the front, with the twin gods Apollo and Artemis occupying the centre of the scene.

Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is one of the most widely read children’s book authors in the world. Her books have sold 200 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. Reproduced here is Lindgren’s shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house on a pink and mint green background.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was the greatest poet, writer, and dramatist in German literature. Reproduced here is a handwritten dialogue between Faust and Mephistopheles from Goethe’s manuscript of Faust, Part II, and on the back cover is an engraving of the two characters by German illustrator and draftsman Julius Nisle.

Featuring a vibrant contemporary work by American creator and illustrator Erica Williams, this design jumps off the page with fearless energy. Originally created as a limited edition screen-printed poster for the Americana folk duo Watchhouse, this illustration captures the imagination and transports viewers to whole new worlds.

Aristarkh Lentulov (1882–1943) was a major Russian avant-garde artist of Cubist orientation and one of the foremost representatives of the Moscow School of Art. Reproduced here is his work Monastery, 1917, an extraordinary and vibrant composition of the bishop’s courtyard in the New Jerusalem monastery in Russia.

Inspired by an Irish book binding from 1760 that contained The Book of Common Prayer, which was the standard text for use in Anglican church services, our Emerald Flower design is decorated with rose sprays and cornucopias that call to mind the abundance of nature’s harvest at Thanksgiving.

Inspired by a traditional Jewish wedding canopy (chuppah) that was decorated with metallic thread on a shimmering blue background, this design calls to mind new beginnings under an enchanting night sky. The use of a marriage canopy represents the new home established by a couple through their union.

Anna Atkins (1799–1871) was an English botanist and photographer who was the first person ever to publish a photography book. Reproduced here is a page from Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, set atop the single-page introduction from Atkins’ work detailing a fascinating insight into her motives and methods.

Our Viennese Fruit design features the work of celebrated Art Nouveau illustrator Anton Seder. It originates from his 1890 publication, Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe, or The Plant in Art and Trade. Seder’s harmonious use of space, plethora of details and candid depiction of natural elements drew us to this piece.

Featuring a vibrant contemporary work by American creator and illustrator Erica Williams, this design jumps off the page with fearless energy. Originally created as a limited edition screen-printed poster for the Americana folk duo Watchhouse, this illustration captures the imagination and transports viewers to whole new worlds.

Dogs offer us a thousand expressions, each calculated to turn us into fans. Which one is it that truly captures the essence of our dearest companions? This image, by contemporary Brazilian artist Sandro Solsona, presents a classic canine attitude and pose with fine, bright wit and a fresh, delightful perspective.

The Far East has always captured the eye of French photographer, architect, and writer Gérard Degeorge. This colourful piece of inlay artistry comes from a photograph taken during his many decades spent travelling and seeking out unique cultural artworks to capture on film.

Aristarkh Lentulov (1882–1943) was a major Russian avant-garde artist of Cubist orientation and one of the foremost representatives of the Moscow School of Art. Reproduced here is his work Monastery, 1917, an extraordinary and vibrant composition of the bishop’s courtyard in the New Jerusalem monastery in Russia.