This captivating image comes from the first edition of Scottish poet and anthropologist Andrew Lang’s The Olive Fairy Book. Compiled in 1907 by Lang, under the editorial guidance of his wife, Leonora (Nora) Alleyne, and illustrated by Henry Justice Ford, the book was one in a twelve-part series known as Lang’s Fairy Books, with each book named for the colour of its fairy.
- Sustainability -
All of Paperblanks' paper is derived from sustainable forest pulp. Their binder boards are made with 100% recycled materials and their paper is printed on acid-free, sustainable forest paper.
- Paper Quality -
Inside every Paperblanks journal is our authentic laid paper in an eye-pleasing cream colour. The opacity of our journal pages ranges from 85 gsm to 120 gsm, depending on the format, and specific paper weight information can be found on the individual product pages.
- Smyth Sewn Binding -
We take the durability of our products seriously and bind all our books using the sturdy yet incredibly flexible Smyth sewn technique. In the classic art of bookmaking, the sewing together of signatures (paper folded into groups of eight, sixteen or thirty-two pages) is seen as the heart of a well-made book, and we have followed this tradition in creating Paperblanks books.
- Elastic Closure -
Beginning with our Spring 2023 collection, elastic band closures have been added to our softcover notebooks, allowing them to expand to fit your needs as you fill your notebook with creativity over time.
- Back Cover Pouch -
A no-fuss pocket inside the back cover can hold loose papers or important notes while you’re on the go.
- Ribbon Markers -
All Paperblanks journals feature at least one satin ribbon marker in a colour specifically selected to complement the cover design.
- Endpapers -
We are proud to give credit to the talented individuals and artistic movements that have inspired our designs. The back endpaper of every book contains credit and copyright information, as well as a fascinating historical background for the original artwork.
• Collection: Lang’s Fairy Books
• Format Size: Midi
• Dimensions: W120mm x H175mm x D12mm (4.75"x 6.75" x 0.5")
• Ruling: Lined
• Number of pages: 176
• Paper weight: 100 gsm
• Paper Type: Sustainable forest, acid-free archival paper
• Paper Texture: Smooth
• Edge Printing: No
• Cover Type: Softcover
• Cover Paper: Decorative printed cover paper
• Closure: Elastic Band
• Pouch Type: Back Cover Pouch
• Binding Type: Smyth Sewn
• Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
• Ribbon Markers: 1
• Endpaper with credit and copyright information as well as historical background for the original artwork
