Handstiched Book of Kells Lined Generatio (Hardcover)

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Product Description

These images from the Book of Kells provide a rare glimpse into the mysteries of the Middle Ages; the shifting colors and intricate ornamentation evoke the power and strength of ancient Britain. Each illuminated page is bordered with gold foil stamping to match the beauty of the originals.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Paperblanks (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551563444
• ISBN-13: 978-1551563442
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #342,558 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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88 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasing "P", November 4, 2003

By	Lisa T. Davis "FairEmma" (Elkton, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Paperblanks produces some very appealing blank books ... in general, their books work in well, break nicely and feel well-made. The Book of Kells series (there are four altogether) does not disappoint.

The series takes its name from the Book of Kells, an amazing hand-painted manuscript of 680 pages that dates from the Middle Ages. The image used for this blank book, Generatio, is from the Gospel According to Matthew. It represents the monogram of the Greek form of Christ's name.

The covers are heavy board, covered with the richly coloured image, which is embossed and intermittently gilded, so that it seems to sparkle. The book has 128 ecru pages (counting front and back separately), faintly lined, secured by an attractive coptic binding (chain stitched signatures and covers with an open spine) that echos the antiquity of the cover images.

The smooth paper - acid free and archival quality - takes ink well, including that from fountain pens. On the interior of the back cover, as in many small moleskin books, there is a gussetted folder, which the publishers call a "memory pouch," for stashing odds and ends.

At 7x9, this striking journal is small enough to carry with you in a day pack, yet not so small that it cramps your hand. An attractive addition to any journal-lover's collection.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book of Kells Journal - a real beauty, January 16, 2004

By A Customer

This book is so beautiful, I wanted to buy all the others like it, and I almost hate to use it for something as mundane as my own personal journal. The Coptic binding is especially nice; it helps the book to lie open much more easily. These Book of Kells journals are also available smaller, in standard binding, which is a little cheaper but not nearly as handsome as the larger ones with Coptic binding. Thank you, Paperblanks!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, August 13, 2005

By	Beth (Baltimore) - See all my reviews

The cover is just as beautiful as you think it might be. The pages are nicely lined and it is easy to write in because of the hand stitching. I would highly reccommend this journal.