Paperblanks Amy Winehouse, Tears Dry Mini Hardback Journal – Plain, 176 Pages

Capture your ideas, plans and memories in this Amy Winehouse, Tears Dry mini hardback journal from Paperblanks, with 176 plain pages of 85 gsm acid-free paper.

Known for her powerful contralto vocals, Amy Winehouse composed her own songs and was also a talented visual artist. Seen on our Amy Winehouse cover is a self-portrait and lyrics from her song “Tears Dry on Their Own.”

The Story Behind the Design

Amy Jade Winehouse (1983–2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. The top-selling British artist of the 21st century, Winehouse revitalised soul music with her brassy, sweet-and-sour voice and her timeless sensibility.

Amy Winehouse herself owned many Paperblanks journals. As Alex Winehouse from the Amy Winehouse Foundation explains, “I personally wanted to find a sketch that Amy had drawn – it is something I think Paperblanks do very well in respect to other artists and musicians in the portfolio – that showed that she was a fun, quirky, loving person. This sketch, taken from a little note she had written, sums her up very well I think. To the world, she was a major music star. To her family and friends, she was someone completely different. I think, with the sketch and the lyrics featured on the book cover design, we get both of these sides.”

This special Embellished Manuscript depicts a self-portrait and lyrics from Winehouse’s song “Tears Dry on Their Own” from her 2006 album Back to Black. Royalties from the sale of this journal will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, a global charity that helps prevent the effects of drug and alcohol misuse on young people. The Amy Winehouse Foundation was set up by her family in memory of Amy and it also aims to support, inform and inspire vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to help them reach their full potential. We are pleased to partner with the Amy Winehouse Foundation in the creation of our journal celebrating her artistic legacy.

• Original artwork: Amy Winehouse’s autoportrait sketch and handwritten song lyrics
• Era: early 2000s
• Region: United Kingdom

Product Details

• Size: Mini – 100 × 140 × 20 mm
• Interior: Plain
• Pages: 176 (88 sheets)
• Paper: 85 gsm acid-free cream laid paper
• Cover: Hardback
• Closure: Wrap closure with hidden magnets
• Binding: Smyth sewn – lies flat and stays durable
• Corners: Square
• Pouch: Memento pouch
• Design: Amy Winehouse, Tears Dry
• Series: Embellished Manuscripts Collection
• Satin ribbon marker
• 100% recycled binder boards
• Decorative printed cover paper
• Endpaper with credit and copyright information as well as historical background for the original artwork
• Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
• Acid-free paper
• Memento pouch
• Weight: 170 g
• Product code: PB2557-3 | ISBN: 9781439725573

About Paperblanks

Paperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts. Every book is made to last, with binder boards crafted from 100% recycled materials, and the back endpaper tells the fascinating story behind the cover design and credits its creators.