Paperblanks Stories is a blog series about the origins and stories behind some of our Collections.
We're now deep into May and, in light of the English expression "April Showers Bring May Flowers" we've decided to spotlight our "flower"-focused series: the Laurel Burch Blossoms Collection.
For the Keeping of Thoughts Magical & Sensual
The covers of our...
It's almost Mother's Day, so we wanted to Spotlight one of our more feminine collections of writing journals: our Brocaded Paper Collection.
Sumptuous Varieties of Gold Decorated Paper
Gold leaf blocking on leather and parchment had been practiced in Europe since...
The Library Shop at the New York Public Library is spotlighting Paperblanks in their window display! Check out the following photos of the display:
Grain direction is an essential aspect of producing a well-crafted book. It may seem like a small detail, yet it makes a crucial impact on the long-term lifespan of a book.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was born 559 years ago today. What better day to profile the Renaissance man and spotlight our Leonardo's Sketches Collection of writing journals?
An Unparalleled Body of Work
In a body of work that is perhaps unparalleled...
Our Craftsmanship Standards is a series of articles that take you behind the scenes of Paperblanks. Quality is the single most important part of the design process of our books.
More people should know who William Morris is.
Born 177 years today, William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts & Crafts Movement, an "international design movement that ... flourished between 1880 and 1910." Four...
Hollywood’s at it again. Another adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel Jane Eyre is in theaters in North America (believe it or not there have been over 18 adaptations of the classic book). The good news, though, is that...
It's International Women's Day today (not to mention Mardi Gras and Carnival!), and in recognition of this we’ve decided to spotlight our Laurel Burch Spirit of Womankind Collection of writing journals. These brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving covers...