A5 Spiral Bound Dotted Notebook 140 pages - The ART OF CHIMERAS series revisits medieval bestiaries, naturalistic plates, and scientific treatises by great observers of living things such as Ulisse Aldrovandi and Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon. Leaf-birds, floral mammals, plant and animal creatures intertwine in a watercolor aesthetic inspired by naturalistic iconography and ancient engravings.
The chimera, a Greek mythological creature mentioned in Homer's Iliad, originally had the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. It symbolizes the unknown and the marvelous in ancient literature.
In the Middle Ages, the chimera left the realm of myth to integrate illuminated manuscripts, bestiaries, and naturalistic treatises, where it became a symbol, an allegory, and an enigma.
The Curious Notebook Collection is an illustrated gallery to carry with you: poetic female portraits, unique bestiaries, amusing scenes, or mischievous animals transform the 140 pages into a walking confidant, whose beauty one almost dares not disturb by writing. Limited edition illustrated covers are little gems for collectors and stationery lovers.
Each item is printed on demand. Colors and placement may vary slightly.
Size 14.5 x 21cm
• 140 dotted pages
• Hardcovers, soft touch
• Metal binding
• Cover weight: 352 g/m² (10.38 oz/yd²)
• Page weight: 89 g/m² (2.62 oz/yd²)
• Blank product sourced from the US and Sweden
There is a size difference between orders processed for the United States and those for the European Union:
• Notebooks printed in the US measure 13 × 21 cm (5.5″ × 8.5″)
• Notebooks printed in Europe measure 14.5 × 21 cm (5.7″ × 8.5″)
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