How do you use your journal?

We received a nice note from Ann, a Michael Roger fan. Along with her note Ann included a few photos of how she likes to use her Michael Roger journals.


Thanks for sharing!!

Ring Bearer Book

We're pleased to offer our ring bearer book for retail on our website! This book was recently featured in the Summer 2010 issue of Martha Stewart Wedding. Martha has created a great little 'how to' guide on customizing these books for your wedding!

Have you created something amazing with one of our products? Please send us a photo! We would love to see your work.

Martha Stewart Living - Cloth Binders

You can find our cloth binders in the May issue of Martha Stewart Living!!!

NEW Parsley Decomposition Book

We're pleased to introduce our newest design to the Decomposition Book family: Parsley!

Yes this is a fresh, green, and bright new addition that we're excited to debut. Get 'em while they're hot at bookbinders.com

Winner!!! Re-Bottled Book

We are just back from the National Stationery Show and are very proud to announce that our Re-Bottled Book won Best New Product in the Think Green category!

Our Rebottled books are made from 100% PCW Recycled Soda Bottles!!

Michael Roger's in the Running

Stationery Trends Magazine, a trade publication for stationery and gift stores, has just named the Decomposition Book as a finalist in the Green category of its online best-of contest, the Trendys. Voting is open to the trade only, so if you're a retailer and you love these products, please cast your ballot! While it's an honor just to be nominated, we'd love to see that Trendy on our mantle.

3-Ring Binders on Ugly Betty

Did you notice our Orange 3-Ring binders featured on the set of ABC's Ugly Betty? Yes, and those are our Document Boxes on the back shelf too!!

Alice in Wonderland Journal Sale!!

In celebration of the release of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland film we are offering a 20% discount on all of our Alice in Wonderland Journals!! No coupon code necessary.

Twitter!

Michael Roger is now on Twitter!!

Follow us and find out about special offers and new products!

Ink in Zink

The holiday issue of Zink Magazine includes a profile of Michael Roger Press and its LP products, which Zink credits as "the ultimate stationery for those who like to fuse hip with happening." We love it! Alliterative praise is what we live for and we're so very pleased that Zink digs our stuff.

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"I love my journals and am about to start my 40th book," writes Lesley, who sent us this picture of a Michael Roger journal that she decorated.

What a charming book! Lesley did a great job of customizing her product. Every journal owner fills out the inside of his or her book -- but decorating the cover is also an option, and it's a terrific choice for people who want their book to express an aspect of their personality that plain red cloth (or whatever your cover material happens to be) just can't convey. Thanks, Lesley!

Mike Stilkey -- Book Art

Check out the book art of Mike Stilkey. He's an LA based artist whose brush strokes can be seen on old book covers and vintage vinyl alike (one in the same when it comes to our vintage LP books!).

Very cool stuff.

Ugly Betty, Elegant Binders

Yes!!! We've finally made it to Prime Time!

When ABC's fourth season of Ugly Betty premiers next Thursday the perceptive Michael Roger fan will catch a few familiar items as a new part of the show's set design. Both our orange and white cloth binders will be featured as well as our orange and white cigar style boxes.

She may not be the prettiest but she sure knows how to dress an office!

Mo-----ne

As part of our ongoing Moleskine watch, we bring you this hilarious legal warning from the company's Brand Terms.

The gist is that should a fellow get the urge to use the name Moleskine anywhere "in the net," said chap must first shoot Moleskine's corporate lawyers a quick email to confirm that he is, in fact, permitted to use that sacred word. He should know that his request will be "valued carefully," which may or may not mean that he will receive a cash reward for his troubles.

We love you too!

The Woodgrain Decomposition Book is now featured on weloveyouso.com, the official website for Spike Jonze's upcoming film "Where the Wild Things Are."

Weloveyouso blogs about things that might appeal to the Spike Jonze-loving public -- and as members of that public we're very pleased to have been selected for a shout-out.

Thanks, Molly! Thanks, Spike!

Big in Japan

Michael Roger now has its LP products in one of Tokyo's biggest vinyl department stores. "One of?" That's right, we need to specify -- the Japanese are very fond of vinyl. Our LP notebooks, jacket books, 45 photo albums and mini binders are now available at Dance Music Record, a mecca for fans of old school media: vinyl . . . books. Take a tour here.

Specimen Book Art - Georgia Russell

Here's a specimen created by the Georgia Russell, a Scottish artist, who makes good use of old books. She works with jackets, text, and covers alike. Take a look at her work at the England Gallery.

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Marcelo explains his project: "100 Mexican Amate bookmarks as party favors, plus the folder to keep them, for my friends Bud Collins (the tennis reporter) and his wife, Anita."
That's great, Marcelo. We are fans of traditional Amate paintings and you did a terrific job with your favors. We hope the party guests appreciated them!

Whenever customers make interesting art with our products, we're interested in taking a look! Please send us photos of your work. We'll make it worth your while with a coupon for a discount on your next purchase from us.

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July 7, 2009

Rachels's Corot Sketches
Rachel writes: "I love your square recycled-paper memory books. . . . I used to take them to the Met on Friday nights and make sketches from my favorite Corots. A wonderful book for wonderful memories."
Thanks, Rachel! Those are lovely! We also remember Friday nights at the Met from our student days.

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May 6, 2009

Beth's Michael Roger Collection (Partial View)
Beth has been a loyal customer since circa 1997. She writes: "Anyone who cares about fine paper, about the beauty and joy of putting hand to pen has GOT to love your products!"
Thanks, Beth! That's an incredible collection!