Spring 2025 Overview
Picaresque
Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Balloon Festival/ Sunset Ride
Klimt, The Kiss
Jane Austen, Persuasion
Hafiz’s Peacocks
Canvas Bags
Pencil Cases
Jane Austen, Persuasion
Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
Washi Tape
Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Monet’s Chrysanthemums/ Renoir, Letter to Morisot (1892) Vault of the Milan Cathedral
Magic/Wild Flowers
Hafiz’s Peacocks
Jane Austen, Persuasion
Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
Klimt, The Kiss
Picaresque
Hafiz’s Peacocks Foiled
Gaudi's Sun
Vault of the Milan CathedralJane Austen, Persuasion Kara-ori Nocturnelle
Special Releases Overview
Bookmarks
Puzzles
Song of the Sea Irish Folklore Trilogy
Canvas Bags
The Secret of Kells Irish Folklore Trilogy
WolfWalkers Irish Folklore Trilogy
Song of the Sea Irish Folklore Trilogy
The Secret of Kells Irish Folklore Trilogy
WolfWalkers Irish Folklore Trilogy
Song of the Sea Irish Folklore Trilogy
Firebird Birds of Happiness Violet Fairy Lang’s Fairy Books Monet’s ChrysanthemumsMorris Windrush William Morris Riviera Bold Old Leather Classics
Wordscapes Free Your Mind
Song of the Sea Irish Folklore Trilogy
NEW HARDCOVER JOURNALS
(AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS)
Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
Original Artwork: Handwritten excerpt from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince Era: 1943
Region: France
Current Location: The Morgan Library, New York City
Embellished Manuscripts Collection
Saint-Exupéry Collection
Available as:
Ultra and midi hardcover journal, bookmark, canvas bag, pencil case, and washi tape
Background:
O Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was one of the grand adventurers of his time, but he is most famous today for his self-illustrated philosophical story, The Little Prince.
O The novella tells of the meeting between a stranded pilot and a prince who lives on an asteroid.
O We have partnered with the Saint-Exupéry Foundation to bring an excerpt from The Little Prince, set atop a backdrop of the author’s unmistakable illustrations, to our Embellished Manuscripts Collection.
O Saint-Exupéry disappeared on a reconnaissance mission over the Mediterranean while flying for the Free French Forces in July of 1944, and the wreckage of his aircraft was discovered nearly 60 years later off the coast of Marseille.
O What exactly happened to him remains a mystery, but decades later his work continues to delight readers of all ages.
Fun Facts:
O This is the second time Saint-Exupéry has been a part of our Embellished Manuscripts Collection, as we previously released a cover featuring an excerpt from his memoir, Wind, Sand and Stars. Originally published in 1939, the book chronicles the author’s adventures.
O The Little Prince has become a classic of children’s literature and is one of the most translated and beloved books in the world.
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Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
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Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince – Original Artwork
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Jane Austen, Persuasion
Embellished Manuscripts Collection
Available as:
Ultra and midi hardcover journal, bookmark, canvas bag, document folder, and pencil case
Original Artwork: Handwritten draft of Jane Austen’s Persuasion Era: Early 1800s
Region: England
Current Location: British Library, London, UK
Background:
O Jane Austen (1775–1817) is perhaps the best-loved of all female English novelists.
O Reproduced here is one of the rare surviving handwritten manuscript pages from chapter 11 of her 1818 novel, Persuasion
O Austen’s last completed work, Persuasion is her only novel to feature a heroine past her first youth, and it is certainly the author’s most biting and ironic book.
O Her novels, published anonymously, are romantic and satirical examinations of the domestic issues of her day. In Persuasion, Austen gives us a satisfying love story while also turning a critical gaze on the kinds of persuasion enforced on young women.
Fun Facts:
O Though Austen did not achieve fame during her lifetime, her examinations of social issues have since become cultural landmarks and continue to resonate powerfully with audiences in each new generation.
O We previously offered Jane Austen’s Persuasion as an Embellished Manuscript cover back in 2015. We are delighted to welcome Austen back into our Paperblanks collection with an updated backdrop to accompany the author’s handwritten draft.
Jane Austen, Persuasion
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Jane Austen, Persuasion – Original Artwork
Picaresque
Picaresque
Available as: Grande, ultra, midi, and mini hardcover journal, guest book, and bookmark
Original Artwork: Binding of Alain-René Lesage’s Gil Blas (third edition) Era: 1846
Region: France
Current Location: Paperblanks design library, Vancouver, Canada
Background:
O Reproduced here is an 1846 double volume binding containing Alain-René Lesage’s 18th-century picaresque novel Gil Blas along with Lazarillo de Tormes
O Lazarillo de Tormes, a Spanish novella published anonymously in 1554, influenced Lesage’s work.
O These two foundational works of the picaresque genre were published as a paired edition in Paris.
Fun Facts:
O Gil Blas was one of the original endearing rogues in literature.
O The story Lazarillo de Tormes is what gives us the term “picaresque,” stemming from the term picaresca, meaning “rascal.”
O Published in the early 1700s, Gil Blas was a key part of Thomas Jefferson’s reading list.
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Picaresque
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Picaresque – Original Artwork
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Hafiz’s Peacocks
Sangorski & Sutcliffe
Available as: Ultra, midi, and mini hardcover journal, bookmark, canvas bag, and pencil case
Original Artwork: Háfiz̤ of Shíráz: Selections from His Poems (translated from the Persian by Herman Bicknell)
Era: 1910 binding (14th-century story)
Region: London
Current Location: The Huntington Library, San Marino, California
Background:
O This glorious binding comes from the revered artisans at Sangorski & Sutcliffe, a worldrenowned British bindery.
O Sangorski & Sutcliffe, considered to be one of the most important bookbinding firms of the 20th century, was established in London in 1901.
O The bindery was especially prized for their jewelled bindings that used real gold and precious stones.
O This design comes from a 1910 binding created to hold Háfiz̤ of Shíráz: Selections from His Poems, a compilation of works by the acclaimed Persian poet Háfiz̤
O This opulent binding contains red and green levant morocco with three stunningly bejewelled peacocks in full plumage.
Fun Facts:
O Sangorski & Sutcliffe’s luxurious and iconic binding style had us eager to add a second title to our series. We previously released Diamond Jubilee, a binding originally crafted in 1922 to house Rudyard Kipling’s “Recessional” poem, written in 1897 for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
O Another of Sangorski & Sutcliffe’s famous peacock bindings, the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (also known as the Great Omar), sank with the Titanic in 1912. A replacement version of the Great Omar was finished in the late 1930s but shortly thereafter was incinerated during the Blitz of World War II.
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Hafiz’s Peacocks
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Hafiz’s Peacocks – Original Artwork
Blue Willow
Celebrate Hanfu
Available as: Ultra, midi, and mini hardcover journal
Original Artwork: Mamianqun skirt
Era: 1850–1900
Region: China
Current Location: The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, UK
Background:
O The detailed blue embroidery reproduced here is taken from a panelled skirt known as a mamianqun or “horse face” skirt, a garment worn by Han Chinese women in the traditional dress style known as Hanfu.
O Dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1850–1900), this example is made from delicate pale blue silk damask, embroidered with silk and gold thread and edged with silk satin.
O The choice of colour, pattern, and ornamentation on the mamianqun reflected situational and social contexts and could communicate relationship standing during weddings, as well as the hierarchy between women in a household.
O By reproducing this wonderfully intricate and vibrant embroidered traditional Chinese clothing, we hope to celebrate Hanfu’s aesthetic and ongoing cultural influence.
Fun Facts:
O We previously released a series that celebrated textiles from this era entitled Peking Opera Embroidery, which showcased the costumes worn by performers at the Peking Opera in China.
O The mamianqun has undergone various changes throughout history, surviving multiple dynasties and going on to influence fashion in the Western world. Han-style clothing experienced a particular resurgence in 2003 and appeared in many editions of Vogue.
O A red, mid-calf Qing dynasty langan-style mamianqun was worn by Princess Diana in 1981 prior to her official engagement announcement. The garment was in line with Chinese wedding tradition; however, the skirt had a red belt instead of the typical white.
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Blue Willow
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Blue Willow – Original Artwork
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NEW SOFTCOVER FLEXI NOTEBOOKS
(AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS)
Balloon Festival/Sunset Ride
Pierre the Maze Detective
Available as:
Ultra, midi, and mini softcover Flexi notebook and pencil case, as well as a dual-design bookmark, canvas bag, and washi tape set with Sunset Ride (see accessory slides)
Original Artwork: “Balloon Festival” and “Sunset Balloon Ride” from the Pierre the Maze Detective series
Era: 2014
Region: Japan
Background:
O The images reproduced here are from Pierre the Maze Detective, a series of wonderfully intricate graphic books by Hiro Kamigaki of IC4DESIGN studio.
O The Pierre the Maze Detective books are filled with pages of beautiful illustrations that capture the spirit of art and play featuring complex and mesmerizing mazes
O The interactive imagery lets readers trace their way through each maze, spot clues, and solve extra mystery challenges along the way.
Fun Facts:
O In The Search for the Stolen Maze Stone (“Balloon Festival”), Pierre has a brand-new case to solve. Mr. X has stolen the Maze Stone, which has the power to turn the whole of Opera City into a maze.
O The Curious Case of the Castle in the Sky (“Sunset Balloon Ride”) sees Pierre adventure through masquerade balls, tree trunk villages, and extravagant observatories as he seeks to return the legendary Maze Egg to its rightful home.
O The Hiroshima-based studio specializes in creating lively and fun illustrations and is dedicated to creating intricately detailed artwork and sharing it with the world.
O We were delighted to license these images from Laurence King Publishing at Hachette UK.
O The Pierre the Maze Detective books have sold nearly one million copies worldwide to date, and are expected to exceed that mark within the next year.
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Balloon Festival/Sunset Ride
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Balloon Festival/Sunset Ride – Original Artwork
Anemone
William Kilburn
Available as:
Ultra, midi, and mini softcover Flexi notebook
Available as:
Ultra, midi, and mini softcover Flexi notebook
Original Artwork: Inspired by gold-tooled leather bindings
Era: Contemporary art in a Renaissance style
Region: Made in Canada with a European influence
About This Design:
O Capt uring the flavour of Renaissance-style bound books, this design pays homage to the craft of delicate gold tooling
O One of the first cover designs in our enduringly popular Old Leather Collection, Foiled is also available as a hardcover journal, mini reporter notebook, bookmark, document folder, and pencil case.
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Original Artwork: Textile design by William Kilburn
Era: Late 1700s
Region: England
Current Location: Private collection
About This Design:
O This image is a textile design (watercolour on paper) created between 1788 and 1792 by Irish illustrator, designer, and calico printer William Kilburn
O Originally released in Spring 2021, Anemone is also available as a hardcover journal, canvas bag, and washi tape (paired with Floralia)
Foiled Old Leather Collection Now Available as a Softcover Flexi Notebook
Anemone – Original Artwork
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SPECIAL RELEASES
Cartoon Saloon – Irish Folklore Trilogy
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Cartoon Saloon – Irish Folklore Trilogy
Background:
O Our Irish Folklore Trilogy series is our first release in partnership with Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon.
O Cartoon Saloon are a five-time Oscar-nominated, BAFTA- and Emmy-winning studio best known for producing award-winning shorts, feature films, and TV series.
O We are thrilled to have Tomm Moore, director of the Trilogy films and co-founder of Cartoon Saloon, contribute unique illustrated elements exclusively for our collaborative covers.
O Favouring the traditional craft of hand-drawn animation, the studio’s celebrated Irish Folklore Trilogy takes viewers through visually lush and immersive worlds while exploring the wisdom of Celtic mythology. The trilogy consists of The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and WolfWalkers (2020).
Fun Facts:
O Each film in the Irish Folklore Trilogy is available to watch on demand and continues to grow a fanbase with WolfWalkers on Apple TV+, and Song of the Sea and The Secret of Kells available on Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, Channel 4, and Amazon Prime.
O A commemorative art book celebrating the 25th anniversary of the studio is scheduled to be released in 2025.
O Their impeccable hand-drawn animation attracts frequent comparisons to Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli.
O Cartoon Saloon’s commitment to the craft of hand-drawn animation sets their work apart in the animation world. The studio’s Irish Folklore Trilogy has received international acclaim with rapturous reviews.
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Song of the Sea
The Secret of Kells
WolfWalkers
Cartoon Saloon – Irish Folklore Trilogy
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Song of the Sea
The Secret of Kells
WolfWalkers
Song of the Sea 500 PC Song of the Sea Song of the Sea
The Secret of Kells WolfWalkers
Cartoon Saloon – Irish Folklore Trilogy Original Artworks
Song of the Sea
The Secret of Kells
WolfWalkers
Cahier Notebooks
About Cahier Notebooks:
O The iconic Paperblanks look is now available in a brand new format.
O Bringing affordable luxury to everyday notebooks, our saddle-stitched cahiers offer a range of ISO sizes and interior options.
O Each cahier notebook comes with 80 perforated pages of high quality 100 gsm text paper
O With unparalleled quality and visually st unning designs, Paperblanks cahiers take everyday note-taking to a whole new level.
Fun Facts:
O The saddle-stitched binding of each cahier uses a thread colour that matches its cover design.
O Our cahiers allow stationery lovers to try out new Paperblanks designs and elevate their everyday in a more affordable way.
O Perforated pages ease feelings of perfectionism. Simply rip it out and start again!
O Cahier cover designs are also featured on the front endpaper.
Morris
Cahier Notebooks – Firebird
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Cahier Notebooks – Violet Fairy
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Cahier Notebooks – Monet’s Chrysanthemums
Cahier Notebooks – Morris Windrush
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Cahier Notebooks – Wordscapes
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Cahier Notebooks – Riviera Bold
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NEW LIFESTYLE ACCESSORIES
& SPECIALTY STATIONERY
Saint-Exupéry, The Little PrinceMonet’s Chrysanthemums/ Renoir, Letter to Morisot (1892)
Washi Tape
(Sold in packs of 2)
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About Washi Tape:
O Using authentic Japanese washi tape paper, our unique designs really pop with metallic foiling and a bit of varnish for protection
O Our washi tapes will enhance any dot-grid planner, scrapbook, or sketchbook
O Our collection of washi tape showcases a variety of bestselling and new cover art, sold in packs of two complementary patterns
O With approximately 10 metres of highquality patterned tape, these offer the iconic Paperblanks look at great value
O Great for arts and crafts collections!
Key Features:
O 15 mm wide and 10 m in length
O Metallic foil enhances the patterns
Balloon Festival/Sunset Ride
Celestial Magic/Wild Flowers
Vault of the Milan Cathedral
Bookmarks
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Balloon Festival/Sunset Ride
Jane Austen, Persuasion
Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Picaresque Hafiz’s Peacocks Klimt, The Kiss Foiled
Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
Canvas Bags
Jane Austen, Persuasion
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Balloon Festival/Sunset Ride
Hafiz’s Peacocks
Klimt, The Kiss
Jigsaw Puzzles
Introducing Paperblanks 500-piece jigsaw puzzles!
These puzzles offer the same visually stunning foiled and textured designs, level of complexity, and overall quality you have come to expect from our 1000-piece versions, just in a smaller package. The pieces themselves remain the same size, so these puzzles are perfect for people looking for a challenge that takes less time and space to complete.
However long you like to spend with a puzzle, we now offer both 1000- and 500-piece options.
Celestial Planisphere 1000 PC
Anticipation 1000 PC
Gaudi's Sun 1000 PC
Possibility 500 PC
Blue Cats & Butterflies 500 PC
Song of the Sea 500 PC
Pencil Cases
Document Folders
Balloon Festival Hafiz’s Peacocks Foiled
Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Jane Austen, Persuasion
Vault of the Milan CathedralJane Austen, Persuasion Kara-ori Nocturnelle
Address Books
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Cezanne’s Terracotta Pots and Flowers Midi
Gaudi's Sun Ultra
The Orchard Mini
