About Us
Our Promise & Values
At Paperblanks, we create products that inspire creativity, empower individuality, and celebrate special moments.
An ode to celebrated art and culture, our line of journals and creative tools sparks the imagination by offering a connection to artists and cultural movements from all eras and regions. Your self-expression truly has no limits with Paperblanks.
Inspiring
Creativity
With a variety of products, formats, and interiors, we offer the tools to unlock the creativity within you.
Empowering Individuality
Express your unique style and personality through the covers you choose and the creations you bring to life on the pages.
Celebrating Moments
Our high-quality journals provide a precious space for reflection, capturing moments that can be recounted and treasured for a lifetime.
Where We Began
At Paperblanks, we believe in the infinite possibilities that start with a blank page.
When you connect with a Paperblanks design and the story behind it, you find a trusted space for your thoughts and imagination. Your journal becomes a companion along life’s journey, inspiring you to write, sketch, remember, and dream, as you chronicle what matters most.
Something magical happens when the joy of a blank page meets the individual beauty of your own potential. With Paperblanks, you can capture those special moments and tell your own story, from cover to cover.
The story of Paperblanks begins in 1992. Driven by the desire to create the perfect notebook, we sought out iconic images from diverse artistic and cultural traditions for our journal covers. Today we continue to offer unparalleled art curated from unique points throughout history, each one selected to inspire your creativity and self-expression.
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1992 - We launch our first Paperblanks collection from Vancouver, our Canadian hometown
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1995 - We introduce Literary Manuscripts, an early precursor to our Embellished Manuscripts and Old Leather Collections
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2002 - Paperblanks launches in Europe
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2004 - We open our European headquarters in Dublin
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2005 - We expand beyond journals, offering planners and address books for the first time
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2011 - We first use ornamental book edge printing
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2017 - We celebrate Paperblanks' 25th birthday with a special Anniversary Edition journal
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2018 - We introduce pencil cases and dot-grid planners to our ever-evolving community
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2019 - We introduce a new look for Paperblanks, with an updated logo and unique icon
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2020 - We introduce our first set of filing and storage solutions and a new line of specialty stationery accessories, including canvas bags
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2021 - We expand our accessory range with the introduction of bookmarks and washi tape.
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2022 - We officially join Hachette UK during our 30th anniversary year and appoint Dublin as our new headquarters!
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2024 - We launch Paperblanks cahier notebooks, to bring a touch of luxury to the everyday.
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2025 - We launch our highly anticipated pencils and collaborate with award-winning Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon.
What’s Next for Paperblanks?
The start of 2025 has been an exciting time in the world of Paperblanks! We kicked off the year with the introduction of pencils, the latest addition to the Paperblanks family.
Additionally, we are thrilled to be collaborating with bestselling author Rebecca Yarros to bring to life her romantasy Empyrean series. Pre-orders are available for our Shadows of Navarre journal and bookmark. We’re incredibly excited about this collaboration, so be sure to stay tuned for more announcements on the latest Paperblanks partnerships!
If you have an idea for a future Paperblanks product, please get in touch! You can connect with us on social media or use the form built into our Contact Us page.
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