Paperblanks Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio Mini Hardback Journal – Plain, 176 Pages

Capture your ideas, plans and memories in this Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio mini hardback journal from Paperblanks, with 176 plain pages of 85 gsm acid-free paper.

The second release in our Fairy Tale Collection, this Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio design celebrates the beloved classic tale of a mischievous animated marionette who longs to be a real boy. Pinocchio enriches all who encounter its charming story of a boy’s journey to fulfill his one true wish.

The Story Behind the Design

We are delighted to introduce the second release in our Fairy Tale Collection: Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio. This design celebrates the beloved classic tale of an animated marionette named Pinocchio whose only wish is to be a real boy.

Reproduced here is a manuscript page of Collodi’s original The Adventures of Pinocchio, courtesy of the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze in Florence, Italy. The 1883 children’s fantasy novel follows the adventures of the mischievous Pinocchio and his creator and father figure, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto. Since its first publication as a book rather than in serial form, Pinocchio has been one of the most popular pieces of children’s literature and its main character beloved as a universal icon and metaphor of the human condition.

The Adventures of Pinocchio is the world's third most translated book and was the first work of Italian children's literature to achieve international fame. One of its most famous adaptations is the 1940 Disney movie, which is considered to be among the studio’s greatest films.

At its core the tale is one of personal growth. It deals with universal themes that transcend time and place: the nature of good and evil, the struggle to make the right choices, and the consequences of one’s actions. Pinocchio enriches all who encounter its charming story of a boy’s journey to fulfilling his one true wish. We hope this design inspires in you the courage to follow your own dreams.

• Original artwork: Handwritten draft of Handwritten draft of by Carlo Collodi
• Era: 1883
• Region: Florence, Italy

Product Details

• Size: Mini – 90 × 140 × 16 mm
• Interior: Plain
• Pages: 176 (88 sheets)
• Paper: 85 gsm acid-free smooth paper
• Cover: Hardback
• Closure: Elastic band
• Binding: Smyth sewn – lies flat and stays durable
• Edge printing: Yes
• Corners: Rounded
• Pouch: Memento pouch
• Design: Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio
• Series: Fairy Tale 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: 151 g
• Product code: PB1531-5 | ISBN: 9780349715315

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.