Paperblanks 2027 Lotus River Ultra Softback Flexi Diary – Week-to-View Vertical

Plan the year ahead in style with this 2027 Lotus River ultra softback flexi diary from Paperblanks, running from January to December 2027 in a week-to-view vertical layout, with each day set out in its own column across two facing pages.

Featuring a lively contemporary work by Japanese American artist Yuko Shimizu, this Lotus River design brings a touch of whimsy to the Paperblanks collection. This illustration on our cover was originally created for a 2015 issue of a specialised investment magazine with the intent to add a touch of creativity to the mundane.

The Story Behind the Design

A spirit of rebirth and blossoming is alive in this Lotus River design. Reproducing a bright and lively contemporary work by Japanese American artist Yuko Shimizu, it brings a touch of whimsy to our Paperblanks collection.

The illustration on our cover was originally created for a 2015 issue of a specialised investment magazine with the intent to add a touch of creativity to the mundane. We are delighted to have Lotus River join our previous Holland Spring release in this Living with Yuko series.

Yuko’s work combines her Japanese heritage with contemporary references, particularly comic books and graphic design. For each new piece she creates, many of which are commissions, she begins with a sketch which she then enlarges to the ideal final size. This is then loosely transferred to watercolour paper before she inks the drawing, scans it to her computer and digitally adds in colour. Her blend of international influences and diverse media add layers to subsequent versions of each piece, creating a unique piece of work.

Shimizu first studied advertising and marketing before devoting herself full-time to her dual passions of art and travel. Today, she works out of her studio in Manhattan when not travelling the world giving lectures and running workshops.

May Yuko Shimizu’s own personal reinventions and the uplifting work she has created for this cover inspire your own personal journey of growth, development and chasing your dreams.

• Original artwork: Lilypads Explorer illustration by Yuko Shimizu
• Era: 2015
• Region: United States

Product Details

• Size: Ultra – 175 × 225 × 13 mm
• Date range: January – December 2027
• Layout: Week-to-View Vertical
• Language: English
• Pages: 176 (88 sheets)
• Paper: 100 gsm acid-free smooth paper
• Cover: Softback flexi (flexible cover)
• Closure: Elastic band
• Binding: Smyth sewn – lies flat and stays durable
• Corners: Rounded
• Pouch: Back cover pouch
• Design: Lotus River
• Series: Living with Yuko
• Decorative printed cover paper
• Printed on acid-free paper
• Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
• 2 satin ribbon markers
• Memento pouch
• Name plate
• Monthly planner
• Conversion tables
• Year planner
• International dialling codes
• Mini calendars
• International holidays
• National holidays
• World time zones
• Note-taking pages
• Weight: 396 g
• Product code: FE2017-3 | ISBN: 9780349720173

About Paperblanks

Paperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, and every notebook is crafted with the same attention to detail, from the paper inside to the finish of the cover.