Paperblanks Lindau Midi Journal

Sacred Contemplation and Christian Mysticism inspires a rich prayer life, poetry and personal writing. These journals contribute to the inspiration.

The binding of the Lindau Gospels was designed in the late 8th century to inspire awe when the book was carried in processions or displayed on an altar. This sense of majesty extended even to the back cover, the jewelled design of which is reproduced on the Lindau journal cover. Tooled in gilt, silver and enamel and adorned with jewels, this ornate binding stands as a powerful manifestation of art as a vehicle for belief.

The Lindau binding is an archetypical representation of early- to mid-9th-century book publishing, with the overall effort being focused more on ornamentation than on contents. During this time period, the majority of citizens would not have known how to read but would be drawn to the book cover as a metaphor for the information held within. Religious works, in particular, were given this treatment as the stories could easily be imparted to followers without a great deal of explanation.

Hard cover, Smyth sewn binding, Acid free, sustainable forest paper. Memento pouch, lined, 240 pages, 120 x 178 x 30mm