'The Spirit of the Border' Bare Spine Watercolor Journal

Originally published in 1906 and penned by Zane Grey, ‘The Spirit of the Border’ has been reimagined as a watercolor journal for wide-open landscapes, untamed beauty, and horizons that seem to stretch forever.

As a special touch, this journal includes a matching bookmark crafted from the original book's spine.

Please note: One of the unique characteristics of our ‘Bare Spine’ journals is the small gaps between each signature (every 4 pages). They're a natural part of the exposed binding, this construction also allows the journal to lay flatter than ever before.

Features:

• Original antique book cover from 1906
• Exposed ‘Bare Spine’ binding with decorative contrasting 100% linen thread
• Lays flatter than ever before for an even better painting experience
• 100% cotton, 300 GSM / 140 lb cold-pressed watercolor paper (acid-free & archival)
• Hand-torn deckled edges
• Our same fabulous watercolor paper inside each cover, left blank as a celebration of your artwork (front page label arrives unattached so you can place it wherever it best fits your painting)
• Page from the original book included inside the back cover
• Includes a matching bookmark crafted from the original book's spine
• 94 pages (front and back)
• Measures approximately 7½ × 5 inches
  
  

Leave a name in the "Order Special Instructions" at checkout and I'll hand-letter it on the front page label – a small personal touch, included with every journal.

Need a hand keeping your pages flat while you paint? Our ‘Journal Clips’ are a perfect little companion to your journal – you can find them here.

Before this book became your journal, it had a life of its own. You can add its original pages to your order for just the cost of extra shipping – find them here.

Your order will ship out within 1–2 business days – we’re just as excited for it to arrive as you are.