Aspidium Filix Mas (Shield Fern Fronds) - Karl Blossfeldt Notebook
Description
This Aspidium Filix Mas Notebook unfurls a botanical ballet, captured by Karl Blossfeldt in 1928. This spiral-bound notebook showcases the Shield Fern's fronds in great detail — a monochromatic masterclass in nature's geometry. Blossfeldt's pioneering close-up technique reveals the fern's coiled potential, each spiral a primordial echo of life's tenacious grip.
The stark black-and-white contrasts amplify the plant's sculptural qualities, transforming humble foliage into architectural marvels. As you trace the fern's delicate whorls with your fingertips, you're connecting with Art Nouveau's organic inspirations and Modernism's structural clarity.
This isn't just stationery; it's a time machine to the Neue Sachlichkeit movement, where objectivity met artistry. Jot down your thoughts amidst this homage to natural engineering, feeling the rhythmic pulse of growth beneath your pen. Let Blossfeldt's visionary botanicals spark your creativity, page by spiral-bound page.
About the Artist
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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
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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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Details, Details
Size: 6x8” (A5)
Page count: 60 sheets (120pg)
Paper: Ruled or graph
Weight: 90gsm (2.7oz/yd)
Sturdy: Strong, spiral coil binding
Brand New, Just For You
Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Water-based Inks
Your new notebook case will be printed with bright and vibrant 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
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains that captured my heart.