It was my birthday a few weeks ago. Normally I do a post about the art books I ordered but this year it's been so incredibly hot, I haven't had the energy. I do want to highlight one of the treats that arrived in my letterbox though as these are extra special! These are two of Andrea Joseph's Molezines and the word that came to mind as I opened the envelope and saw these was 'exquisite'! They really are beautiful little works of art!
I was surprised to see that she has called her Moleskine No. 1 'refuge of the roads'. I know we share a love of Joni's music but that album (Hejira) is my all time favourite. I keep thinking one day it will bore me, one day it will sound dated, but it never does. It sounds just as beautiful as when I first discovered it (so long ago, I can't remember) and it's the one album I can put on and instantly feel 'in the zone'. Moleskine No 2. continues the travel theme but this time illustrated by the souvenirs brought home which I think is such a brilliant idea! Above are two of my favourite pages from each.
I have to say, not only were the two little zines beautiful, but also all the little cards that come with them. Each zine has a glossy card of explanation (and drawing), there is a lovely card with one of her illustrations, a business card with a perfectly drawn, crumpled five pound note and even the stamps on the envelopes have a little drawing. Such attention to detail! As I said, they are exquisite and even more lovely in the flesh than they look on the screen. But don't take my word for it - get on over to Andrea's Etsy shop and see for yourself!
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They do look like treasures, Felicity. Now you have really tempted me.
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Oh, I really should get her molezines! They look wonderful. Her work and yours are both so lovely. I'm a huge Joni fan and I first discovered Andrea through her work with a Joni title that caught my eye! Beautiful!
Eeek. thank you so much, Felicity. I am blushing of course - but that's my Scottish colouring for you.
I know exactly what you mean about Hiejira (probably not how you spell it). I, too, am immeadiatley in the zone as soon as it begins. For about six months I would listen to it as I fell asleep, which was lovely, but now it's not the best driving album!
Thanks so much, and I'm glad you liked them. I was honoured to send them your way.
I got one Andrea's zines too..they're fantastic and I love the feel and quality of the paper she printed it on too. So fun to get the mail when it contains goodies like these!
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