Paperblanks Esprit de Lacombe Mini Softback Flexi Journal – Lined, 208 Pages

Capture your ideas, plans and memories in this Esprit de Lacombe mini softback flexi journal from Paperblanks, with 208 lined pages of 80 gsm acid-free paper.

French author and illustrator Benjamin Lacombe lends his unique spirit to our collection with this lively design. Described as a combination of pop surrealism and lowbrow art, Lacombe’s style has a vintage look while remaining contemporary. In this Esprit de Lacombe cover his ability to capture humanity and emotion is on full display.

The Story Behind the Design

The multitalented French author and illustrator Benjamin Lacombe lends his unique spirit to our Paperblanks collection with this lively design.

Described by the artist himself as a combination of pop surrealism and lowbrow art, Lacombe’s style has a vintage look while being distinctly contemporary. With diverse interests ranging from painting and sculpture to cinema and music, Lacombe has come to be seen as one of the leaders of contemporary French illustration.

Having grown up in Paris, Lacombe pursued his schooling at the city’s iconic École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs before publishing his first graphic novel at the age of 19. Now in his late 30s, Lacombe’s career has truly taken off, with his works published and translated around the world. We can’t wait to see where his fertile imagination and creative spirit will lead.

Learn more about the artist by reading our interview with Benjamin Lacombe here.

• Original artwork: Artwork by Benjamin Lacombe
• Era: 2017
• Region: Paris, France

Product Details

• Size: Mini – 95 × 140 × 12 mm
• Interior: Lined
• Pages: 208 (104 sheets)
• Paper: 80 gsm acid-free smooth paper
• Cover: Softback flexi (flexible cover)
• Binding: Smyth sewn – lies flat and stays durable
• Edge printing: Yes
• Corners: Rounded
• Pouch: Back cover pouch
• Design: Esprit de Lacombe
• Satin ribbon marker
• 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: 126 g
• Product code: FB6532-6 | ISBN: 9781439765326

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.