Paperblanks Lotus River Mini Softback Flexi Journal – Lined, 208 Pages

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

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: Mini – 90 × 140 × 12 mm
• Interior: Lined
• Pages: 208 (104 sheets)
• Paper: 80 gsm acid-free smooth paper
• Cover: Softback flexi (flexible cover)
• Closure: Elastic band
• Binding: Smyth sewn – lies flat and stays durable
• Edge printing: Yes
• Corners: Rounded
• Pouch: Back cover pouch
• Design: Lotus River
• Series: Living with Yuko
• 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: 133 g
• Product code: FB1552-0 | ISBN: 9780349715520

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.