Mila Marquis’s ethereal, joyous images are little bliss bombs for the spirit. Her art combines sparkling emotion and unashamedly sweet depictions of fairies, fawns and flowers that cajole even the heaviest spirits to soar. She uses a variety of...
It is a wonder to consider that before Isaac Newton was inspired by a Fuji apple plummeting to the ground, we had no real idea why things fell perpendicularly to the earth. Newton’s fateful contemplation in the garden revolutionised...
Emergence: The Dance of Life
Whether from featureless egg to finned glory, or limbless larvae to winged fancy, all beings must emerge and transform during their life cycle. The natural world thrums with dramas like the wee chick fighting her...
In From the Archives, we are taking a look through our back catalogue to showcase covers no longer offered in our current season. From our early publishing roots to designs recently retired, these are the untold stories behind some...
Le Gascon Mystique
Original Artwork: Red Moroccan leather book binding
Era: First half of the 17th century
Region: La Rochelle, France
This cover is inspired by an original design attributed to Le Gascon, a legendary but little-known seventeenth-century bookbinder. Le Gascon was the...
One of the most exciting times of the year for us at Paperblanks® is when we introduce a new season's catalogue of designs. After years of development, finally unveiling these new covers is our chance to share our passion...
Every Paperblanks® book is inspired by world art and culture, by traditional craft and practice, and by visionaries, rebels and artists across the ages. Behind the Cover is a blog series about the origins of our designs.
You never know...
Did you receive a beautiful journal for Christmas? Great! ...so, what now?
Taking that first step of writing in a new journal can often feel overwhelming as the crisp, untouched pages stare back at you, daring you to mark them up....
Every Paperblanks® book is inspired by world art and culture, by traditional craft and practice, and by visionaries, rebels and artists across the ages. Behind the Cover is a blog series about the origins of our designs.
The history of...
Every Paperblanks® book is inspired by world art and culture, by traditional craft and practice, and by visionaries, rebels and artists across the ages. Behind the Cover is a blog series about the origins of our designs.
The timeless beauty...