Aspidium Filix Mas (Shield Fern Fronds) - Karl Blossfeldt Notebook

$12USD $15

Made new for you in 2-3 days

Produced in USA, UK and EU

Change of heart? 30 day returns


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.

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Information

• Produced in / shipped from: USA, UK & EU
• Ready when you are, wherever you're headed: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is the perfect size for every adventure. And the 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper won't feather, bleed through or tear easily — ensuring your visions stay crystal clear.
• A friend who always listens and never judges: A wide open plain for your thoughts and dreams, plans and schemes. Jot down ideas for the next great American novel. Plan your dream wedding with ease. Or make getting through your to-do list feel like an adventure.
• Visions made sturdy: Let your creative juices flow uninhibited, knowing your notes will stay together. The strong, spiral coil binding means your pages won’t slip around easily or detach in your bag.
• Customize your creative side: Choose between 2 paper styles to customize your creativity. Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.

About the Artist

Karl Blossfeldt, born in 1865, transformed botanical photography into an exploration of natural architecture. With a sculptor's eye and self-taught techniques, Blossfeldt magnified plant forms, unveiling their intricate textures and hidden beauty. His black and white images elevated humble flora to abstract art, each specimen carefully composed to reveal patterns and structures often unseen by the naked eye. Blossfeldt's "urformen" concept, capturing primal forms of nature, was pivotal in inspiring Art Nouveau and modernist design. His custom-built cameras and dedication to precision left a lasting legacy that continues to bridge the gap between scientific documentation and artistic expression.

Shipping & Delivery

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 & Refunds

Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request

3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

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.

Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

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.

Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

Fair Squared²

The production house where your notebook gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.

Ethically Made in UK, EU & USA

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.

Fair Squared²

The production house where your notebook gets made uses renewable energy wherever possible. And everyone in the supply chain complies with all laws to prohibit slavery and human trafficking.