The Universe Journal (Diary, Notebook)

ISBN: 1441315284

Author: Peter Pauper Press

Condition: New

This intriguing journal's stylings reproduce the binding of The Universe: Or, the Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, an encyclopedia of the sciences by French naturalist Flix-Archimde Pouchet (1800-1872), published in London in 1870 and designed by John Leighton.Its cover medallions' words and images herald ''Air Water Fire,'' ''Vegetable Animal Mineral,'' and in the center -- ''The Universe,'' spheres indicating latitude and longitude, with zodiac symbols within. Smooth matte hardcover journal is embossed with gold foil highlights. Elegant gold ribbon bookmark complements the design. 160 lightly-lined writing pages. Acid-free archival paper takes pen and pencil beautifully. Handsome bronze endpapers complement the design. Journal measures 6-1/4 inches wide by 8-1/4 inches high.

• Its cover medallions' words and images herald ''Air Water Fire,'' ''Vegetable Animal Mineral,'' and in the center -- ''The Universe,'' spheres indicating latitude and longitude, with zodiac symbols within. | Inside, crisp writing pages provide plenty of space for personal reflections, sketching, or for recording favorite quotations or poems. | Premium 120 gsm paper takes pen or pencil beautifully. | Paper is acid-free and of archival quality. | Light gray lines subtly guide your writing. | A ribbon bookmark keeps your place. | Cover design is embossed and embellished with gold foil. | Matching spine treatment. | Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page. | Complementary interior endsheets enhance the design. | Durable hardcover binding. | Journal measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/4'' high. | 160 pages.