Paperblanks Stories

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In this fast moving world keeping a journal can be a therapeutic way of dealing with our thoughts and emotions.  Whether it is through sketching, writing or painting, using a journal can be beneficial in keeping a calm state of...
Though frail of body, Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849), the greatest musician of the Romantic period, possessed an unrivaled creative strength. The composer and piano virtuoso was a child prodigy who did not survive to see his fortieth birthday. Rarely has...
It's never too early to get a head start on organising for the new year, and Paperblanks® Dayplanners are here to help with the task. Along with some favourite past cover choices, we've added amazing new designs to our...
Our new collection of bookmarks has arrived online and in many retail locations! These double-sided bookmarks are printed with the same unique processes used for our journal covers, creating a tangible and textured feel. They show off the beauty and...
Handstitched books are rare and have become the domain of connoisseurs or those who can afford the luxury of traditional craftsmanship. The handstitched binding method – also known as Coptic binding or chain stitch binding – was first developed...
Every year we offer a variety of 18-month planners, perfect for academic life or simply planning far in advance. This year's selection, featuring a variety of hardcover and softcover designs, is now available in stores and online! With all the...
Looking to get a head start on 2024? Your Paperblanks planner is ready when you are! With a range of interior planning styles and size formats in our newest and bestselling cover designs, our planners are great tools to help...
In this busy world we live in, finding time for the things we love to do can be quite a challenge. As many of our fans are so passionate about writing, we asked for some of their best tips for...
Every Paperblanks® book is inspired by world art and culture, by traditional craft and practice, and by visionaries, rebels and artists across the ages. Paperblanks Stories is a blog series about the origins and stories behind some of our designs.
Our new Poetry in Bloom design reproduces the binding of The Sensitive Plant and Early Poems, a collection of poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Written in the wake of his child’s death, Shelley’s title poem describes a flower garden...