Asclepias Syriaca (Common Milkweed) - Karl Blossfeldt Notebook
Description
Behold the (far from) common milkweed, transformed into an avant-garde marvel through Karl Blossfeldt's lens. You'll be transfixed by this monochromatic botanical ballet, where nature's architecture takes center stage. Blossfeldt's self-taught wizardry elevates this humble Asclepias syriaca to sculptural heights, its seed pods unfurling with dramatic flair.
Peer into a realm where botany meets brutalism. The milkweed's pleated forms and spiky protrusions become studies in light and shadow, each curve and crevice exquisitely rendered. This isn't just flora – it's a modernist manifesto in monochrome.
Blossfeldt's daily expeditions and custom-rigged cameras unearthed the "urformen" lurking in garden-variety greenery. His meticulous eye sparked an Art Nouveau revolution, influencing everything from textile design to architecture.
This notebook isn't just stationery – it's a portal to Blossfeldt's groundbreaking oeuvre. Scribble your own artistic revelations alongside this magnified milkweed, and let its alien beauty spark your imagination. Carry a piece of photographic history, where science and artistry collide in extraordinary black-and-white brilliance.
Information
Size & Specs: 6 x 8" (A5) | 60 sheets (120 pages) | Available in lined or graph paper
Bound for Durability: Strong spiral coil keeps your pages secure, no matter where your journey takes you.
Forest-Friendly Paper: FSC® Certified—meaning no net loss of forest, fair wages for workers, and sustainable harvesting.
Vibrant & Toxin-Free: Printed with water-based inks that are as bright as your ideas—non-hazardous, toxin-free, and pro-lab processed for stunning clarity.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.
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Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.
2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Make New Friends
Brand New, Just For You
No dusty stock in a box. This notebook's printed on demand to eliminate waste and excess. It’s ethically crafted in the USA, UK and EU—supporting local makers.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers provided proper training, safety and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources respected.
Water-based Inks
Printed with luscious water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more
Brand New, Just For You
No dusty stock in a box. This notebook's printed on demand to eliminate waste and excess. It’s ethically crafted in the USA, UK and EU—supporting local makers.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers provided proper training, safety and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources respected.
Water-based Inks
Printed with luscious water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more
