Rubedo (Cockerell Marbled Paper) Ultra Unlined Hardcover Journal

The Cockerell family name represented the highest quality bookmaking for over a century. The Cockerell and Son Bindery remains celebrated for its unique style of paper marbling developed by Sydney (Sandy) M. Cockerell, a "latter-day Leonardo" with an artists' talent, a scientists' mind, and engineers' skill. He improved existing equipment and created his own gadgets and tools to embrace new mass production techniques, earning an OBE and an honorary doctorate from Cambridge. This Rubedo design is a tribute to his contributions to the paper arts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2023
Publisher: Paperblanks

For more than a century, the Cockerell family name stood for the pinnacle of bookmaking excellence. While the Cockerell and Son Bindery no longer operates, its legacy endures through the renowned art of paper marbling, pioneered by the late Sydney (Sandy) M. Cockerell. Often referred to as a "latter-day Leonardo," Sandy Cockerell possessed a remarkable blend of artistic talent, scientific acumen, and engineering expertise. He revolutionized the traditional art of handmade marbled papers by developing innovative techniques that enabled him to create intricate designs at unprecedented speeds and scales. Cockerell's relentless pursuit of innovation led him to embrace new mass production methods. He not only improved existing equipment but also created his own gadgets and tools when necessary, ensuring that he had the necessary tools to bring his vision to life. His contributions to the paper arts were recognized with an OBE and an honorary doctorate from Cambridge. In the early 1990s, when Paperblanks journals were introduced, a selection of Sandy Cockerell's designs graced the covers of our inaugural issues. We are thrilled to reintroduce these iconic marbled papers to our collection with this stunning Rubedo design.

Dimension: 230 x 180 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781439793602