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Skull & Books Hardcover Journal — Lined Matte Notebook for Writers, Gothic Study & Halloween Gift

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  • 30-day returns
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  • Every $20 you spend at DipaliZ plants a tree in Michigan's Au Sable State Forest.

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Printing: Made to order in 1–3 business days.

Shipping: Ships within the USA. Shipping cost is calculated from your address at checkout.

Returns: Returns accepted within 30 days. Orders go to print right away, so they can't be canceled once placed. Read the return policy

Skull and Books

About This Item

The DipaliZ Skull and Books Hardcover Journal is a lined notebook with a matte laminated hardcover. The cover shows a skull resting on a leaning stack of old bound volumes, drawn in muted library tones. Pages are lined, and the journal is offered in a single size. It is made for writers, readers and students who keep their notes in something that looks like it belongs on a shelf of antiquarian books. The cover construction and ruling below are read from this product's own material field and title.

Product details

  • Format: hardcover journal
  • Cover: matte laminated
  • Pages: lined paper
  • Size options: one journal size
  • Cover design: skull resting on a stack of old books
  • Brand new and printed to order

The story behind this design

The stack is the subject here, not the skull. Spines are drawn with different heights, hand-lettered titles and worn head caps, so the pile reads as a working collection rather than matched decor. The skull sits slightly back on the top volume, tipped so it is not staring out of the cover. Ochre, faded green and oxblood are the only colors, which is what keeps the whole thing library-quiet.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What kind of notebook is this?
A: The DipaliZ Skull and Books Journal is a lined hardcover notebook with a matte laminated cover and paper pages.

Q: Is the cover artwork the same as the Dark Academia Skull Journal?
A: No. This cover shows a skull resting on a stack of old volumes and takes no personalised name. The Dark Academia journal is a personalised bone study.

Q: Are the pages ruled?
A: Yes, the pages are lined.

Care

Keep the laminated cover dry and out of prolonged heat. Wipe with a barely damp cloth and dry immediately; do not scrub the printed surface.

Original DipaliZ artwork, brand new, printed to order and shipped within the USA.

The DipaliZ promise: Every order above $20 plants 1 tree & removes 1 plastic bottle through Arbor Day Foundation reforestation programs in Au Sable State Forest, Michigan.

Dipali, founder of DipaliZ

Meet the maker

DipaliZ is the shop of Dipali, a self-taught photographer and designer in Michigan, made to share her designs and art. Every piece is printed to order in the USA, and every $20 you spend plants a tree in Michigan's Au Sable State Forest.

  • Designed in Michigan
  • Printed to order in the USA
  • 30-day returns
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