Paperblanks Rubedo - Cockerell Marbled Paper 3.5 x 5.5 Mini Journal

Uncover the legacy of Sydney (Sandy) Cockerell through the Paperblanks Rubedo - Cockerell Marbled Paper pocket sized 3.5 x 5.5 Inch Mini Lined Notebook. Sandy, a trailblazer in marbled paper production, modernized the craft by increasing speed and volume while maintaining top-notch quality. Diverging from the Arts and Crafts mindset of his predecessors, Douglass Bennett Cockerell and William Morris, Sandy embraced mass production and technology, earning him an OBE and an honorary doctorate from Cambridge. His remarkable contributions even inspired a documentary, "The Art of the Marbler." Named after the Latin term "Rubedo," meaning "redness," this notebook pays tribute to the Alchemists' concept of the ultimate stage in the magnum opus. Symbolizing triumph and grand accomplishment, Rubedo resonates with writers and artists, making it the perfect name for this meticulously crafted journal. Paperblanks, renowned for high quality journals with exquisite covers introduced its first Rubedo - Cockerell marbled wavy pattern journal in 1992 to great success. Now, over 30 years later, this iconic design makes a captivating comeback. Channel Sandy Cockerell's innovative spirit as you pursue your creative passions. Elevate your writing experience with a notebook that encapsulates craftsmanship, history, and the triumph of creative expression.   Product Features: Hard cover and spine Dimensions: 3.75 x 5.50 inches 176 pages Lined paper only Acid-free sustainable forest paper 85 gsm paper weight Smythe-sewn binding—the journal opens flat Memento pouch on the inside back cover Ribbon page marker Elastic band closure ISBN: 9781439793633