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Joining the likes of Shakespeare, Freud and Van Gogh, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is the newest artist to be given the Embellished Manuscripts treatment by Paperblanks! To inspire the writer, Paperblanks' Embellished Manuscripts collection is comprised of unique journals that...
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Paperblanks, our brand of exquisitely crafted writing journals known and loved worldwide! From the first collection released in 1992 to our newest designs, we’ve grown Paperblanks from a simple list offering only...
Here's something neat we wanted to share with you: images of Paperblanks-branded Japanese wrapping cloth, or "Furoshiki." Furoshiki are traditional Japanese cloth used to wrap objects of nearly any size or shape. Only available in Japan, these Paperblanks-branded Furoshiki cloths...
A new design, entitled Shadow, has been added to Paperblanks' Silver Filigree Collection. Shadow joins the collection's two previous designs, Natural and Blush Pink. Shadow is available in three formats: the Mini format with premium features (metal clasp and ornamental...
Today is the first day of Spring -- so what better time to trot out a flower-themed Paperblanks collection? Our Rose Garden collection of blank notebooks is the newest collection to be added to the Paperblanks catalogue. It is...
The printed word and exquisite illustrations combine to make the Gutenberg Bible the greatest celebrity in the history of book arts. Forty-nine copies of the two-volume Latin Bible are extant. In the 15th century Johannes Gutenberg in Mainz invented...
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...
Spring is around the corner and we're pleased to spotlight the newest books added to the Paperblanks catalogue. The new additions include a new Rose-themed collection, two new artists in the Embellished Manuscripts collection, and older designs available in...
As we discussed in a previous article on Factors to Consider When Buying a Writing Journal, the quality of a notebook's paper can be fairly important. The nicer the paper the more pleasant your writing experience will be. Anyone...
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) is one of the latest artists to join the Paperblanks' family. The Mucha Collection is made up of eight designs that depict artwork by the famed Czech artist. To view the different designs and product specs, view...