While the Paperblanks library of cover designs draws from diverse sources of visual art, antique book bindings in particular have long provided us with an abundance of inspiration. Many such book covers were originally made of leather but in the case of our Silver Filigree Collection, the focus is instead on the splendour of bindings decorated with filigree metalwork.

This manner of adorning books was particularly favoured in the 17th and 18th centuries, with nearly all bindings of this type manufactured in Holland, Switzerland, Germany and the Scandinavian countries. Over the years, craftsmen experimented with different methods of coaxing metal into ornaments of tender and elegant beauty.

One such design is the binding recreated on our Aubergine cover. Originally crafted for a book of religious hymns, a simple metal plate was used as a base for the ornament whose fancy curlicues were formed with metal wire and tiny beads. Dating to the early 1800s, the cover was made in Swabia, the southwestern part of Germany. At that time, Empire-style, as seen in this design, was the leading style in European decorative arts. The grandeur of the cover’s ornament reflects the period’s idealization of Imperial Rome and Ancient Egypt.

With its regal and ceremonial connotations, we found this vibrant purple hue to be a harmonious accompaniment to the rich style of the original ornament, and so we created this Aubergine design for our Silver Filigree Collection.

No idea is too small withThe Secret World of Arrietty Journal, featuring rarely seen concept art from the Studio Ghibli classic about a boy, a Borrower, and their unlikely friendshipthat blossoms into an extraordinary adventure. 

Complete with full-color artwork on the front and back covers, five interior spreads of concept art, and spot illustrations throughout, this journal is the perfect keepsake for Studio Ghibli fans and animation enthusiasts of all ages. 

© 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW
 

RARELY SEEN CONCEPT ART: The journal contains spot illustrations throughout and five full-color spreads of rare concept art from the film.
 
DISTINCTIVE SCHOOL OR OFFICE SUPPLY: Bring some flair to your school or office supplies with this gorgeous journal.
 
GREAT GIFT:Part of an officially licensed line with Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli, this journal celebrates the artistry behind The Secret World of Arrietty. It makes a great gift or self-purchase for animation fans, collectors, artists, and anyone who loves Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture.
 
BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: The Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Ghibli Park are popular destinations in Japan. The studio won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron and earned Academy Award® nominations for Howl’s Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There, and The Red Turtle.

Perfect for:

• Studio Ghibli fans of all ages
• The Secret World of Arrietty fans
• Animation enthusiasts
• Fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture

This novelty plush embroidered journal features No Face, the mysterious spirit from the award-winning masterpiece Spirited Away from legendary animation studio Studio Ghibli in Japan.

With lined interiors and full-color artwork on the front and back pages, this collectible, irresistible notebook is sure to cast a spell on Studio Ghibli fans and animation lovers of all ages!

• DISTINCTIVE FORMAT: A plush-wrapped hardcover with embroidered details, full-color artwork on the front and back pages, plus 1-color spot illustrations throughout the lined interior.
• GREAT GIFT: Fans of Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli will love this soft plush journal. A unique present for animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture.
• BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: Miyazaki is often called the "Walt Disney of Japan." The Ghibli Museum is a popular destination in Tokyo, seeing about 650,000 visitors a year. Six of Studio Ghibli's films received Academy Award® nominations in the United States.
• AWARD-WINNING FILM: Spirited Away has received universal critical acclaim, winning the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature in 2003. Lauded as a masterpiece, the movie continues to appear on "best film" lists including in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Time Out, and more.

This paperback journal features beautiful, rarely seen concept art from Spirited Away, Studio Ghibli's award-winning film about a young girl's journey through a supernatural realm. With full-color artwork on the front and back covers, spot illustrations throughout, and four full spreads of concept art, it's perfect for capturing all your notes and bright ideas.

• GREAT FOR STUDIO GHIBLI FANS: This journal, part of a continuing official partnership with Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli, captures the nostalgia and magic of the classic Ghibli film Spirited Away. It's a great gift or self-purchase for animation fans, collectors, artists, and anyone who loves cute Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture.
• OWN A PIECE OF THIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM: Spirited Away is the highest-grossing film in Japan's history. It won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, and has appeared on many critics' lists of the best films of all time.
• RARELY SEEN CONCEPT ART: The journal contains full-color spot illustrations throughout, as well as four full spreads of rare concept art from the film.
• DISTINCTIVE SCHOOL OR OFFICE SUPPLY: Bring some flair to your school or office supplies with this gorgeous journal.
• INCLUDES: Flexi-bound paperback journal, 5 x 7 inches, 192 lined pages, full-color illustrations throughout, ribbon page marker

Celebrate the art of Studio Ghibli, the beloved Japanese animation film studio, with this extensive collection of 100 full-color postcards showcasing final frames from all their feature-length films—from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984) to When Marnie Was There (2014).

Housed in a keepsake box with a lifting ribbon, these gorgeously detailed images will delight Studio Ghibli and animation fans of every age.

© 1984 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, H; © 1986 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli; © 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli; © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N; © 1991 Hotaru Okamoto, Yuko Tone/Isao Takahata/Studio Ghibli, NH; © 1992 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NN; © 1994 Isao Takahata/Studio Ghibli, NH; © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH; © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, ND; © 1999 Hisaichi Ishii/Isao Takahata/Studio Ghibli, NHD; © 2001 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDDTM; © 2002 Aoi Hiiragi/Reiko Yoshida/Studio Ghibli, NDHMT; © 2004 Diana Wynne Jones/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDDMT; © 2006 Ursula K. Le Guin/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMT; © 2008 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMT; © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW; © 2011 Chizuru Takahashi, Tetsuro Sayama/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMT; © 2013 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTK; © 2013 Isao Takahata, Riko Sakaguchi/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTK; © 2014 Joan G. Robinson/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTK

LUXE & COLLECTIBLE PACKAGE: This postcard set includes 100 different full-color images printed on quality cardstock, housed in a sturdy keepsake box with a lifting ribbon. Cards feature a range of key scenes and characters from the Studio’s feature-length films through 2014.

PAIR WITH STUDIO GHIBLI 100 POSTCARDS, VOLUME 2: Each edition includes a different selection of final frames from the films that overlap both sets. Volume 2 also includes all-new final frames from the latest two films from the Studio, Earwig and the Witch (2021) and The Boy and the Heron (2023). Collect both to create a complete set.
 
BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: Miyazaki is often called the "Walt Disney of Japan." Six of Studio Ghibli's films received Academy Award nominations in the United States. The Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Park are popular destinations in Japan.

GREAT GIFT: Part of an officially licensed line with Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli, these cards make a great gift or self-purchase for creatives, animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture. Fans of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli will love this unique collection of postcards, which are great to send to friends and are deluxe enough for any collector to keep and display.
 
PERFECT FOR: Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli fans of all ages; animation enthusiasts and collectors; artists and designers; fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture; anyone looking for collectible, one-of-a-kind stationery.

This gorgeous deluxe notebook features beloved characters from Studio Ghibli’s award-winning film Spirited Away.

With a cloth-bound, foil-stamped case, lined pages, and lay-flat binding, this notebook invites you to bring Hayao Miyazaki’s spirit world with you wherever you go! Perfect for writers, notetakers, collectors, and animation fans alike.

© 2001 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDDTM

DISTINCTIVE AND LUXE FORMAT: Durable cloth-bound hardcover with foil stamping, full-color endsheets, and lined pages. Measures 6 x 8 inches, 128 pages, 140 GSM woodfree FSC-certified paper—nicely sized for all types of work and for carrying along in a backpack or tote.

LAY-FLAT BINDING: This notebook lays flat for ease of writing.
 
GREAT GIFT: Part of an officially licensed line with Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli, this notebook makes a great gift or self-purchase for writers, animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture.
 
BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: The Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Ghibli Park are popular destinations in Japan. The studio won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron and earned Academy Award® nominations for Howl’s Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There, and The Red Turtle.

AWARD-WINNING FILM: Spirited Away has received universal critical acclaim, winning the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature in 2003. Lauded as a masterpiece, the movie continues to appear on "best film" lists, including in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Time Out, and more.

Perfect for:

• A great gift or self-purchase for Studio Ghibli and animation fans
• Perfect for collectors and journalers
• For anyone who loves cute Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture
• Pair with other Spirited Away merchandise, including Spirited Away Journal, Sketchbook, Pencils, Eraser Set, or Studio Ghibli 100 Collectible Postcards Volumes 1 and 2, to create an outstanding gift

Let your creativity run wild with this luxe sketchbook featuring inspiring icons from Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke, an epic film about a noble warrior, a young girl raised by wolves, and the pursuit of peace between humanity and nature.

Featuring a cloth, foil-stamped cover, lay-flat binding, and extra-thick pages, the Princess Mononoke Sketchbook provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your drawing and journaling adventures. This is the perfect canvas for writers, artists, collectors, and animation fans alike.

Princess Mononoke © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, ND

DISTINCTIVE AND LUXE FORMAT: Durable cloth-bound hardcover with foil stamping, full-color endsheets, and unlined/blank sketchbook pages. Measures 7 x 9 inches, 128 pages, 140 GSM woodfree FSC-certified paper, great for most art mediums, including pencils, pens, inks, pastels, markers, and more. 

LAY-FLAT BINDING: This sketchbook lays flat for ease of writing, sketching, and drawing.

GREAT GIFT: Fans of Princess Mononoke, Hayao Miyazaki, and Studio Ghibli will love this high-quality sketchbook. A unique present for creatives, animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture.

BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: Miyazaki is often called the “Walt Disney of Japan.” Six of Studio Ghibli’s films received Academy Award nominations in the United States. The Ghibli Museum, Mitaka is a popular destination in Tokyo, seeing about 650,000 visitors a year.

Perfect for:

• Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli fans of all ages
• Animation enthusiasts and collectors
• Artists and designers
• Fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture
• Those looking for collectible, one-of-a-kind stationery

While the Paperblanks library of cover designs draws from diverse sources of visual art, antique book bindings in particular have long provided us with an abundance of inspiration. Many such book covers were originally made of leather but in the case of our Silver Filigree Collection, the focus is instead on the splendour of bindings decorated with filigree metalwork.

This manner of adorning books was particularly favoured in the 17th and 18th centuries, with nearly all bindings of this type manufactured in Holland, Switzerland, Germany and the Scandinavian countries. Over the years, craftsmen experimented with different methods of coaxing metal into ornaments of tender and elegant beauty.

This design represents one such book cover that was reproduced for our Silver Filigree Collection. It was originally created by die cutting a thin metal plate to form a latticed ornament with an added embellishment of fine etchings. This binding, which encased a collection of prayers titled Paradiesgärtlein, dates to 1697 and originates from Strasbourg, at the time a part of the Kingdom of France. For our Maya Blue design, we replaced the original’s neutral background with this vibrant blue.

From the cradle bars to pre-preteen goo goo mucks, Goth Parenting is an illustrated humor book with heart for families who do things a little differently.

Your local mall goths and graveyard lurkers experience the same milestones of parenthood as anyone else. Goths just do it with a little extra style and more Edgar Allan Poe references.

Goth Parenting takes you from a baby bat’s very earliest days through age seven, illustrating parents’ memorable moments, challenges, and rewards along the way. Like figuring out how to child-proof your tomb sweet tomb, what to feed a toddler to make sure they live deliciously, and how to cope if your little monster doesn’t wish every day was Halloween.
 
Whether your gashlycrumb tiny is a ball of darkness like you or a little ray of sunshine, there’s something here for every alternative parent. Because being a goth parent is about more than just Victorian accessories and black clothing—it’s about acceptance, love, and always being yourself. And also black clothing.

CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS GOTH: The funny, gentle advice is peppered with instantly recognizable references, from Dracula to Edward Gorey to The Sisters of Mercy.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED ALT PARENTING BOOK: Cute and colorful pictures illustrate diverse, loving goth families on every page.

GREAT GIFT: Super-relatable moments make this an ideal present for goths at any stage of their parenting adventures. Wrap in a sheet of skull floral paper for baby shower, birthday, or stocking stuffer gift-giving to moms, dads, or couples.

Perfect for:

• Moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and caretakers with an offbeat sense of humor
• Kids of goth parents looking for a Mother's Day, Father's Day, or birthday present
• Gen X mall goths, alternative millennials, and older Gen Zers starting families
• Goths, punks, witches, graveyard lurkers, reformed Hot Topic teens, proud emo crybabies, and anyone who admires the goth aesthetic and lifestyle
• Fans of My Chemical Romance, The Addams Family, and Netflix’s Wednesday reboot

A gorgeously illustrated guided journal to discovering and embracing the Wild Feminine within.

When we reconnect with our Wild Feminine, we learn to hold firmly onto her power. This connection sets the tone for what we demand from ourselves, others, and all our life pursuits.

She knows who she is and is unapologetically herself.
She is connected with her Ancestors and psychic senses.
She is aware, alert, and courageous enough to transform.
She is in touch with her creativity.
She is at peace with her spiritual, intuitive, and emotional nature.
She is not afraid to use her voice.
She has the power to attract and manifest change into her life.
 
With thoughtful meditations, insightful prompts, and somatic exercises, this guide to discovering your own Wild Feminine will nourish your deepest, most powerful self, helping you to trust your intuition, reveal and reclaim your inner voice, and cultivate self-acceptance and a deeper connection with the sacredness of life.

FOR FANS OF GUIDED JOURNALS: Writing down our thoughts with guidance from prompts and inspiration from beautiful illustrations is a powerful way to reclaim our lives. This journal is the perfect addition to any collection of guided journals or a meaningful purchase for anyone looking to take a leap into guided journaling.

RECONNECTING WITH THE WILD FEMININE: From folklore to pop culture to personal empowerment, there's a heightened interest in exploring the spiritual framework of connecting with the feminine archetypes, goddesses, and beings from our histories and within ourselves. This journal is the ideal guide to beginning your journey to connecting with the wild feminine.

POPULAR AUTHOR: Araki Koman is an artist and illustrator whose work explores folklore, mysticism, and slow living. She regularly shares artworks with her loyal following on Instagram and has illustrated for the Atlantic, Refinery29, the New York Times, and many more.

Perfect for:

• Women looking for guidance on feminine empowerment
• Explorers of wellness and spirituality
• Fans of guided journals, tarot cards, and oracle decks that tap into inner wisdom and intuition, such as The Wild Unknown Alchemy Deck and Mystic Mondays Tarot
• Birthday, Galentine’s Day, holiday, or self-care gift for women

Ignite your creativity with fiery Fiammetta. This sensuous Baroque-inspired cover comes from a 1725 binding of The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio, a masterpiece of Italian literature dealing in stories of love and lust.

Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375) was an Italian writer and poet who, alongside Petrarch, laid the foundations of Renaissance humanism. He wrote in the Tuscan vernacular, raising this common Italian language to the level of the Latin classics and making works like The Decameron accessible to the average reader.

Though he maintained relationships with important figures such as Petrarch, it was Boccaccio’s connection to the everyday people (the popolo minute) that would greatly influence much of his writing. In 1348 the city of Florence was ravaged by the Black Death, which killed nearly three-quarters of the city’s population, primarily the working class. Though it is uncertain if Boccaccio himself was in Florence at this time, it is known that his stepmother died during the epidemic and his father worked on the government’s efforts to assist its citizens.

Boccaccio began writing The Decameron, his defining work, around 1349. Romantic in tone and form, the work broke with medieval standards by focusing on human emotions and ambitions, especially the ability to overcome (and even exploit) fortune. His sense of humanism was starkly in contrast to the period’s prevailing stories of fate and fortune, and to the Middle Ages’ values of courage, faith and transcendence.

The book contains a collection of novellas structured as a frame story. It consists of 100 different tales told by the 10 main characters, who find themselves sheltering in a secluded villa just outside Florence to escape the ravaging illness. There are tales of wit and practical jokes, lustful romantic entanglements and tragic, real-life consequences. While it is generally acknowledged that the framework of many of these stories was borrowed from myth and folklore, it is Boccaccio’s sophisticated writing style that makes this a unique and defining work all his own. With its scope from humorous to tragic and prevailing sense of humanism in a vivid narrative structure, The Decameron remains an affirmation of humanity and moral values even when read today.

This 18th-century binding of The Decameron is now held at the Musée Condé in Chantilly, France (along with the binding that inspired our Evangeline design). With golden flowers and arabesques bursting forth from a rich, red background, Fiammetta, named for one of the book’s main characters, is sure to spark your imagination and let your passions flow.

Luxuriate in the brass and regal blue tones of this Blue Luxe cover design. The original book, crafted in the heart of Amsterdam in 1715, was bound in goatskin with elaborate gold tooling. Contained inside the volume was the Oratio Dominica (Lord’s Prayer) in almost 150 languages and dialects, many of which are rendered both in Latin transliteration and in their original scripts, engraved in the text or as folding plates. Compiled by English courtier John Chamberlayne, the document created was of global appeal. The second part of the original volume contained nine remarkable articles on typefaces and languages, including the first publication ever of De Variis Linguis by the great German philosopher and polymath G.W. Leibniz.

The intricate details of this design reflect the tapestry of cultures in its original pages. The translations spanned from Europe and Asia to Arabia, Persia, Syria and Turkey. Chamberlayne, who was a writer and translator, spoke 16 languages himself.

Let the many cultures that once lived within this 18th-century binding inspire you against Blue Luxe’s opulent backdrop.

Rising Woman founder and bestselling author of Becoming the One Sheleana Aiyana provides guidance on how to transform your relationship patterns, discover the values that lead you, set heart-led boundaries, and come home to yourself. Through journaling prompts, somatic exercises to help you connect with your body, and rituals to reconnect with nature and bring inner peace, Becoming the One: A Guided Journal will align you with the healing energy that lives within you and awaken your intuition. Whether you are single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, these practices will help you embody the qualities you may have been seeking outside of yourself or in a partner and become the one for yourself, fully expressed in your own truth, core values, and inner wisdom.
 
You will learn to:

• Build a secure, loving relationship with yourself.
• Connect with your inner child.
• Challenge your core beliefs about love.
• Set self-affirming boundaries.
• Discover and celebrate your true desires.
• Recognize red and green flags.

GUIDED JOURNAL COMPANION: This practical and deeply compassionate guide stands alone as a powerful tool or makes the perfect companion to the instant international bestseller Becoming the One, which Yung Pueblo called "a spectacular guide to the inner world and relationships; it dispels myths, grounds you in transformative truth, and reconnects you to your power."

SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOPS:  In addition to her massive and dedicated following, Aiyana has a successful, organically grown relationship workshop, also called Becoming the One, that has helped 35,000+ people reclaim healthy relationship patterns.

Originally bound in 1688 in Paris, France, the book that inspired our Equinoxe series contained the many rites and observances to be followed during the week leading up to Easter, the most important period in the Christian calendar. To properly honour the contents, the intricate rules that governed life during this time were often housed in momentous and ornate bindings. This version of L’office de la Semaine Sainte (the liturgy for Holy Week) was especially adored as it was translated by Michel de Marolles, the notable French clergyman and translator. Sadly, he passed away in 1681 and never got to see the beautiful leather binding, stamped and gold-plated with tendril motifs, that contained his work.

The gold-tooled decoration adorning this cover is a style known as “fanfare,” an elaborate, handcrafted pattern edged in gilt. Especially popular in the early 1700s, the style dates back as far as the early 1500s and required tremendous skill on the part of the bookbinder. Because of the intricacy and expense associated with this goldwork, the technique was reserved for decorating books of great importance.

Blue, being the colour of the sky, is often seen as symbolizing heaven, and so we felt this celestial cover design appropriately represented the original contents of the binding on which it is based.

In cultures around the world, the first full moon after the vernal equinox is considered to be a sacred time, and so even for non-Christian people this period can hold great meaning. It is this universal connection that inspired us to choose the name “Equinoxe” for this rich and luxurious design.

Daily practices to help you replace unhealthy habits with conscious, healthy choices

All of us have a harmful habit we’d like to change—whether it’s unhealthy eating, excessive drinking or shopping, procrastination, compulsively checking email and texting, TV bingeing, worrying, stressful thinking, ‘busyness,’ impatience, or even aggressive driving. But no matter what your bad habit is, you have the power to change it.

From the author of the highly successful The Here-and-Now Habit, this practical guide offers everyday mindful practices for replacing unhealthy habits with healthier ones. With this book, you’ll learn to break free from stubborn behaviors, and discover the freedom and peace that come with living mindfully. You’ll also learn how to develop resilience; manage the difficult emotions that lie at the root of your bad habits; and cultivate acceptance, kindness, and curiosity.

Once you are aware of the emotions that drive your bad habits, you’ll feel empowered to make wise and beneficial choices that enhance your well-being. This go-to guide will help you, every step of the way.

A cutting-edge, neuroscientific approach to quiet your unkind mind—and cultivate the self-compassion, confidence, and courage you need to thrive.

Is there an unrelenting hypercritical voice inside your head, constantly telling you that you aren’t smart enough, attractive enough, successful enough, or worthy of love? Have you ever asked yourself why this harsh, judgmental voice is so damn ruthless? Negative self-talk is all too common for women. After all, we’re expected to be perfect, look perfect, and “do it all” with a smile. So, how can you stop holding yourself to unreasonable standards, turn the volume down on your unkind mind, and give yourself a little self-love and acceptance instead?

This unflinching guide shines a light on why women are the hardest on themselves, and where this merciless inner critic comes from—an evolutionary mechanism in our brains called the default mode network (DMN). Using powerful and practical skills drawn from cutting-edge neuroscience, you’ll learn how to flip the switch on these toxic self-critical thoughts, move past the “not good enough” mentality standing between you and the happiness you deserve, and supercharge your confidence and self-compassion!

Discover a new outlook on life, as you:

• Stop comparing yourself to others
• Quiet negative self-talk for good
• Reconnect with your kind mind
• Live with courage and authenticity

#1 New York Times bestseller

What would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to discover inner peace and serenity? The Untethered Soul offers simple yet profound answers to these questions.

Whether this is your first exploration of inner space, or you’ve devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you. You’ll discover what you can do to put an end to the habitual thoughts and emotions that limit your consciousness. By tapping into traditions of meditation and mindfulness, author and spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization.

Copublished with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) The Untethered Soul begins by walking you through your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, helping you uncover the source and fluctuations of your inner energy. It then delves into what you can do to free yourself from the habitual thoughts, emotions, and energy patterns that limit your consciousness. Finally, with perfect clarity, this book opens the door to a life lived in the freedom of your innermost being.

The Untethered Soul has already touched the lives of more than a million readers, and is available in a special hardcover gift edition with ribbon bookmark—the perfect gift for yourself, a loved one, or anyone who wants a keepsake edition of this remarkable book.

Create your own calming space to let go of tension and feel more peaceful in body and mind—in just minutes a day.

From balancing work and relationships to navigating financial challenges and health issues—in our hectic and busy lives, stress is simply unavoidable. Fortunately, there are proven-effective techniques you can use every day to combat the negative effects of stress and integrate healthy relaxation habits into your life. The powerful yet simple writing practices in this guided journal can help you get started today.

In The Stress Relief Guided Journal, you’ll explore your own stress response and triggers, and create a personalized action plan for stress reduction. Grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the prompts in this journal integrate a variety of stress-relieving methods you can implement in your life when stress becomes overwhelming—including progressive relaxation, self‑hypnosis, visualization, and mindfulness.

If you’re looking to find a place of calm and respite in the midst of our busy world, this journal can be that place. Just write, explore, and make it yours.

Written by renowned mental health and wellness experts, New Harbinger’s Journals for Change combine evidence-based psychology with proven-effective guided journaling techniques to help you make lasting personal change—one page at a time.

52 mindful cards to bust stress and find your calm—anytime, anywhere

Feeling stressed? You aren’t alone. Between school, friends, dating, family, and planning for the future, it’s easy for teens to feel stressed out. But research shows that if you learn a few strategies for getting stress under control now, you’ll build the skills you need to deal with problems and difficult feelings in the future. But where do you start?

Based on the “go-to” de-stress success, The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, this card deck offers the same proven-effective mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) approach for soothing stress in a fun, take-anywhere package. Using these cards, you’ll find lasting relief from stress so you can focus on your fabulous future!

If you’re tired of stress getting in the way of the good things in your life, the mindfulness skills in these cards will help you relax, prioritize, and keep calm—no matter what.

Write your way out of emotional overwhelm and into the life of an empowered empath with this guided journal—from the author of I Don’t Want to Be an Empath Anymore.

As an empath, your sensitivity can be a rich and beautiful gift. You’re more acutely aware of the subtleties in life, and a glorious sunset or a painting can bring you to tears. Your ability to feel intensely allows you to easily intuit and share in the emotions of others. However, this deep and poignant connection with the world around you can often bring pain and a sense of “feeling too much.” So, how can you avoid emotional burnout and overwhelm?

From empath and spiritual teacher Ora North, this engaging guided journal offers empowering and dynamic writing practices to help you gain a better understanding of your empathic abilities, reflect on your relationships with others, learn to set boundaries, and explore your shadow self—the side of yourself that you may keep hidden from the world. You’ll find a safe space to work through difficult emotions, process trauma, and connect with your inner child. Most importantly, you’ll gain a greater sense of self-awareness through the simple act of writing.

In this journal, you won’t find platitudes or attempts to whitewash your life experiences. What you will discover are authentic tools and practices to help guide you through both the darkness and light on your journey as an empath.

Creative journaling prompts to write your way to calm….

Did you know that journaling can have physical, emotional, and mental health benefits? Research shows that expressive writing can actually strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure, and release physical tension in our bodies. Writing about our thoughts and feelings can help us clear our minds, release pent-up feelings, ease everyday tension, and let go of negative thoughts and worries.

If you’re struggling with anxiety or stress, this journal can help you find instant calm, increase your self-awareness, and enhance your overall well-being. Written by a psychotherapist and guided journaling expert, and grounded in evidence-based therapy, the creative prompts in this beautiful journal are combined with space for you to write, draw, make lists, compose letters, and write down reflections. Also included are sensory-based activities, such as outdoor walks, listening to music, breathwork, calming scents, and more.

If you’re looking for therapy that doesn’t look like therapy, pick up this journal, write down your worries, let go of stress, and find lasting peace of mind.

For those days when you feel like you just can’t take it anymore…

Everybody struggles. Whether you’re breaking down in tears at the grocery store, on the verge of cussing out your toxic family member or coworker, screaming at cars in traffic, or feeling completely alone and friendless on a Saturday night—we’ve ALL been there. The struggle is REAL. And it’s okay to NOT feel okay sometimes. Fortunately, there are simple ways to help you identify and improve your negative thoughts, calm the chaos of emotional overwhelm, and feel better quickly. This portable pick-me-up is just what you need.

I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay offers in-the-moment microskills—little strategies for big change—based in proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and real-life experience. With this go-to guide, you’ll learn to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns; cope with feelings of sadness, anger, worry, fear, and frustration; and improve your relationships. Most importantly, you’ll uncover the root cause of why you feel the way you do, what’s making you feel worse, and how you can deal with these intense feelings in healthier ways. 

We live in an era of extreme emotions. The world is rapidly changing and becoming more and more uncertain. But you can stay grounded—even when everything around you is spiraling out of control.

You’ve got this. And this fun, heartfelt guide has your back.

Daily inspiration to let your spirit soar! From renowned spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer, this 52-card deck will guide you toward a life of liberation, serenity, openness, and self-knowledge. 

Now more than ever, we’re all looking to feel more joy, happiness, and deeper meaning in our lives. Drawing on the profound wisdom of the New York Times bestseller, Living Untethered, these take-anywhere cards offer practical yet powerful insight to help you move beyond the thoughts, feelings, and habits that keep you stuck—so you can heal the pain of the past and live fully in the present-moment.

With each card, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of where your thoughts and emotions come from, and how they affect your natural energy flow. Finally, you’ll learn how to find freedom from the psychological scars—or samskaras—that block you and keep you from reaching your highest potential.

It’s time to stop struggling and start experiencing. This card deck makes it easy to put the spiritual teachings of Michael A. Singer into practice every day, and it will guide you on the path toward self-realization and unconditional happiness. Keep these cards on your nightstand, on your work desk, in your purse, or anywhere for instant inspiration and peace of mind.

This card deck is copublished by New Harbinger Publications, Inc., the premier publisher of psychology and self-help books for fifty years; and Sounds True, the leading multimedia publisher of original works by world-renowned spiritual teachers.

A take-anywhere toolkit to short-circuit anxiety and rewire your brain for lasting calm.

Do you struggle with anxiety? Has it taken over your life or affected your relationships? Do you feel like chronic worry and rumination are holding you back from being your best, achieving your goals, or just enjoying your day-to-day life? Get a crash course in neuroscience with this slimmed down guide—full of the actionable tools you need to face anxiety head on.

In this practical yet powerful guide, psychologist and neuroscience expert Catherine Pittman—author of Rewire Your Anxious Brain—introduces 50 new ways to work with your brain’s neural connections to find lasting, effective relief from your worst anxiety symptoms. The chapters of this book can be used in any order, as needed, to give you the information you need to act now, whether you’re at home or on the go. Also included are quick skills to help you soothe an anxious or stressed-out brain through physical movement, identify what you care about, and banish toxic thinking before it leads to rumination.

The brain is a powerful tool, and the more you work to change the way you respond to fear, the more resilient you will become. Using the practical and proven-effective techniques in this book, you will literally “rewire” the brain processes at the root of your fears!

How may we find happiness and peace?

In this book, Rupert Spira distills the message of all the great religious and spiritual traditions into two essential truths: happiness is the very nature of our self or being, and we share our being with everyone and everything.

Drawing on numerous examples from his own experience, Spira demonstrates that to seek lasting happiness through objects, situations and relationships is destined for failure and disappointment, and skillfully guides the reader to recognize that we are already the happiness we seek.

This book is for anyone who yearns for lasting happiness and is open to the possibility that it is continuously available within ourselves, irrespective of our circumstances.

Could there be any greater discovery in life than to know that we are already that for which we long?

Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The Untethered Soul, this guided journal offers powerful new practices for inspiration, freedom, and joy.

In this beautiful guided journal, you'll find brand-new exercises and prompts paired with original passages from The Untethered Soul. These prompts encourage you to fully relate Michael A. Singer's teachings to your personal experiences, allowing you to dive into the teachings and make them a part of your daily life.

You'll also discover practices to help you gain distance from your noisy mind, tap into the deeper awareness that is your true essence, and work through the negative emotions that limit your potential. Grounded in traditions of meditation and mindfulness, the new exercises in this transformational journal will show you how to live more fully in the present moment, and achieve lasting joy and self-realization.

If you're ready to open the door to limitless possibilities, The Untethered Soul Guided Journal will lead you to a richer understanding of your relationship to your mind, emotions, and inner energies. And by letting go of difficult past experiences you've held within yourself, you'll learn to access the profound happiness of your true, innermost Self.

Darth Vader is learning that being a Sith lord and dedicated father to Princess Leia isn't quite so easy...

In this irresistibly funny follow-up to the breakout bestseller Darth Vader and Son, Vader—Sith Lord and leader of the Galactic Empire—now faces the trials, joys, and mood swings of raising his daughter Leia as she grows from a sweet little girl into a rebellious teenager. Smart and funny illustrations by artist Jeffrey Brown give classic Star Wars moments a twist by bringing these iconic family relations together under one roof. From tea parties to teaching Leia how to fly a TIE fighter, regulating the time she spends talking with friends via R2-D2's hologram, and making sure Leia doesn't leave the house wearing only a skirted metal bikini, Vader's parenting skills are put hilariously to the test.

• Gives kids a unique look into the "real" life of Darth Vader
• The ideal Star Wars bedtime story book for little Jedi and Sith across the galaxy
• Hilariously showcases the ins and outs of being a father in the Star Wars universe

If you loved Obi-123, ABC-3PO, and Goodnight, Darth Vader, this is an essential addition to any kid's Star Wars book collection and is perfect for any of the following book categories:

• Father Daughter Books
• Baby Star Wars Books
• Dad Children's Books
• Darth Vader Books for Kids

The Star Wars comedy gem that launched the bestselling series! In this comic reimagining, the Dark Lord of the Sith is just like any other dad.

From Jeffrey Brown, New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Darth Vader and Family books, including Goodnight Darth Vader, Vader's Little Princess, Darth Vader and Friends, and A Vader Family Sithmas, this must-have for Star Wars fans considers what if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if "Luke, I am your father" was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad?

In this hilarious and sweet Star Wars reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Brown's delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars moments a fresh parenting books twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away.

Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star ("Er, he looks just like you, Lord Vader!"), and the special bond shared between any father and son. A perfect birthday or Father’s Day gift for Star Wars–loving dads and expectant fathers.

The 6" diameter Tibetan singing bowl is hand hammered from mixed metals using traditional techniques that create the characteristic look and beautiful, harmonic sound. Wonderful aid for meditating and re-balancing yourself.

• Wooden mallet included.
• Cushion NOT included.
• Hand made in Nepal.

All art is a chance to experience a mood, an emotion, a feeling. The art of Laurel Burch (1945–2007) has an especially uplifting, joyful, nurturing quality. Designs from our colourful Laurel Burch Collection can take you on a flight of imagination, from the world of Fantastic Felines to a celebration of the Spirit of Womankind.

Born in Southern California, Laurel was diagnosed with a congenital bone disease which resulted in more than a hundred cases of bone fractures over the course of her life. She was raised in the difficult circumstances of a broken family and as a teenager chose to walk away from this life and take her own, independent path. She eventually found her place in San Francisco, and as a single mother sought creative ways to provide for her family.

Though not trained in art or jewellery making, Laurel began to put together interesting metal scraps she found in junk yards. She created quirky jewellery and developed her artistic style into what we see today. Her vibrant colours and joyful paintings became so popular that her works were licensed around the world. Through art she found her solace, her haven, her sense of spiritual restoration.

Laurel’s pictures are filled with imaginative visions, lively colours and living creatures. When she went to China in 1971 to start mass production of the goods she designed, she discovered “cloisonné,” a traditional technique of embellishing metal surfaces with enamel. This became a signature feature of her artistic style.

Many of her paintings remind us of cloisonné enamels with their small, colour-filled compartments. The shimmer and iridescence added to the original brilliant painting make it an ethereal design. Our Flutterbyes cover is a good illustration of the harmonious marriage between the artist’s delightful style and this old technique.

Laurel began as a self-taught artist who connected with others by giving them the pieces that she made. She went on to become a pioneering businesswoman at the head of a merchandising empire. And just as she always wanted, the jewellery, the fashion accessories, the household items adorned with her paintings keep on brightening people’s lives.

While the Paperblanks library of cover designs draws from diverse sources of visual art, antique book bindings in particular have long provided us with an abundance of inspiration. Many such book covers were originally made of leather but in the case of our Silver Filigree Collection, the focus is instead on the splendour of bindings decorated with filigree metalwork.

This manner of adorning books was particularly favoured in the 17th and 18th centuries, with nearly all bindings of this type manufactured in Holland, Switzerland, Germany and the Scandinavian countries. Over the years, craftsmen experimented with different methods of coaxing metal into ornaments of tender and elegant beauty.

This design represents one such book cover that was reproduced for our Silver Filigree Collection. It was originally created by die cutting a thin metal plate to form a latticed ornament with an added embellishment of fine etchings. This binding, which encased a collection of prayers titled Paradiesgärtlein, dates to 1697 and originates from Strasbourg, at the time a part of the Kingdom of France. For our Blush Pink design, we replaced the original’s neutral background with this eye-catching pink.

Now beginners, experts, and teachers alike can make rejuvenating meditations part of daily life with this beautifully illustrated deck of fifty yoga poses and meditations. Each easy-to-use card gives detailed instructions, benefits, and an affirmation. If you're short on time, you can pick just a single card, or for a more guided experience, follow one of the sequences provided.

Create an exercise routine that focuses on your specific needs. In the park or at the office, these portable cards are perfect for stress relief, promoting strength and energy, and relaxation--anytime, anywhere.

Beautiful watercolor portraits and illuminating essays from bestselling author and illustrator Ann Shen bring 100 legendary women to life in this powerful collection that celebrates the influential trailblazers who changed the rules for all who followed.

Bad Girls Throughout History is an empowering book for girls and women of all ages. From Maya Angelou to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this gorgeously illustrated book celebrates 100 influential women who made history and made their mark on the world by being bad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status quo and changed the rules.

From pirates to artists, warriors, daredevils, scientists, activists, and spies, the accomplishments of these badass women who dared to push boundaries vary as much as the eras and places in which they effected change. A distinctive, gift-worthy tribute to rebel girls everywhere, this bestselling book is one you can be proud to display in your home. 

ICONS OF FEMINIST HISTORY: Some of the famous women featured in this remarkable book:

• Aphra Behn, first female professional writer
• Sojourner Truth, women's rights activist and abolitionist
• Ada Lovelace, first computer programmer
• Marie Curie, first woman to win the Nobel Prize
• Joan Jett, godmother of punk

BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Ann Shen is an illustrator, designer, and author specializing in bright, magical artwork that helps people feel less alone. Her bestselling books include Legendary Ladies, Revolutionary Women, and Nevertheless, She WoreIt. Her illustrations can also be found on art prints, home decor, tech accessories, apparel, puzzles, book covers, print media, packaging, and so much more. 

RAVE REVIEWS: A critical hit and fan favorite with more than 300,000 copies sold!

"Bad Girls Throughout History is at once a work of art, a love letter to female trailblazers, and an actual history book." –Forbes

"From Joan of Arc and Jane Austen to more modern trailblazers like Angela Davis and Tina Fey, Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World includes ONE HUNDRED (!!!!) women who will no doubt inspire you, as well as remind you that women RULE." –Hellogiggles.com

Perfect for:

• Birthday, holiday, or graduation gifts for teens and adults alike
• Stories to share with a young girl at bedtime
• Adding to any display of elegant, educational, or inspirational coffee table books
• Fans of books about history, feminism, or strong women

Our Nocturnelle design, a reproduction of an antique French binding, is based on a cover created in 1829 by publishers A. & W. Galignani for The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore.

Nowhere is the heft and glory of history more palpable than in the book arts. The 19th century brought several innovations, both functional and aesthetic, to the craft of bookbinding. Advances in mechanization enabled publishers to start producing books on a large scale while staying true to the exquisite, ornamental beauty of the cloth- or leather-bound book.

This cover suggests the fine Moroccan leather preferred for bindings of the era, as well as the structural sturdiness, careful finishing and ridged spine venerated by discerning bibliophiles. The decorations mirror architectural trends of the time such as rosettes, spirals and stylized leaves. The rich tones and textural sophistication found in our reproduction create a stunning rendition of the original binding.

This 19th-century Parisian block binding was originally crafted in dark blue leather with gold tooling, salient characteristics of the Restoration bindings of the time. John Anthony and William Galignani were the sons of a courier father who taught them an appreciation for languages and the written word. John Anthony opened the first Galignani bookshop in Cambrai, France, before returning to his family in Paris upon his father’s death. It was in Paris that the two brothers, as A. & W. Galignani, began their business of reprinting English-language books, including the publication of this version of Thomas Moore’s poetical works.

Thomas Moore (not to be confused with Sir Thomas More, the philosopher and saint) was an Irish poet and entertainer whose Irish Melodies became extremely popular at the turn of the 19th century. Today, he is considered Ireland’s National Bard, in the way that Robert Burns is to Scotland and William Shakespeare to England. As such, it is fitting that his poetical works would be given such an impressive binding.

The Buddha Amitabha is featured in this meditative altar statue. Hand painted for a faux bronze finish, it makes a striking desk or table accent.

Made of cold cast resin. Hand painted.

L: 5" x W: 2.5" x H: 6"

Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.

More than 4 million copies sold in the series!

Letters to Open on Your Birthday will inspire you (or a group of loved ones) to wish someone a very happy birthday. Tell them how much they mean to you and share your hopes for them in the year ahead.

Each letter is printed with a unique prompt like:

• The world is better with you in it because...
• Let's celebrate YOU by...
• On your special day, I hope you...

Sign the 12 letters, seal them with the enclosed stickers, and present the completed book to the birthday boy or girl. They'll treasure your words for years to come!

The large (5.5" diameter) plain Tibetan singing bowl is hand hammered from mixed metals using traditional techniques that create the characteristic look and beautiful, harmonic sound. Wonderful aid for meditating and re-balancing yourself.

To make the singing bowl sing, lightly tap the outside of the bowl's rim with a wooden dowel so that it makes a light “ding” sound. Then, slowly run the wooden dowel on the outside rim of the bowl until you hear and feel the vibrational singing sound.

• Wooden mallet included.
• Cushion NOT included.
• Hand made in Nepal.