Paperblanks Gossamer Grey Mini Hardback Journal – Lined, 176 Pages

Capture your ideas, plans and memories in this Gossamer Grey mini hardback journal from Paperblanks, with 176 lined pages of 85 gsm acid-free paper.

In the early 1900s, the textile industry underwent a revolution as new synthetic fibres were introduced. Reproducing a fine example of French fabric, our Gossamer Grey cover has a timeless look of haute couture elegance and suggests the possibilities afforded designers with the advent of new manufacturing techniques.

The Story Behind the Design

It’s not an overstatement when we say that no one crafts sumptuous fabric quite like the French do. This Belle Époque cover proves our point, as it showcases a reproduction of an exquisite example of luxurious French silk. The frosted finish of our design is inspired by the original fabric’s delicate layering of sheer chiffon over a silken background.

This 20th-century design has a timeless look of haute couture elegance while at the same time suggesting the possibilities afforded designers with the advent of new manufacturing techniques in the fashion industry. In the early 1900s, the textile industry underwent a revolution as synthetic fibres were introduced. While many traditional artisans would have balked at using such “unnatural” materials, the French designers embraced these versatile newcomers, incorporating them into patterns alongside the classic decorative fabrics long treasured by connoisseurs.

Advancements in the textile industry made beautiful fabrics like this accessible to a wider range of people than ever before, but that doesn’t mean the French designers thought any differently of their art or audience. They continued to pour care and expertise into each stitch, and in this Gossamer Grey cover one can see the absolute perfection of tone and magnificent embroidery for which French artisans have become so celebrated.

• Original artwork: Fabric sample
• Era: 20th century
• Region: France

Product Details

• Size: Mini – 100 × 140 × 20 mm
• Interior: Lined
• 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: Gossamer Grey
• Series: Belle Époque
• 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: PB4425-3 | ISBN: 9781439744253

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.