Pocket Notebooks | Dormouse Press

 Sometimes, all you need is a place to begin.

These pamphlet-style notebooks are simple and beautiful companions for everyday writing, note-taking, or sketching. Each one is handbound with a decorative spine or paper accent, using carefully chosen Japanese and vintage-inspired papers for a pop of charm on every cover.

Sized to slip into pockets, pouches, and totes, they’re perfect for spontaneous thoughts, grocery lists, quiet reflections, or morning pages on the go.

Features:

• Dimensions: 4" x 5.5" (portable, lightweight)
• Hand-stitched single-signature binding
• Cardstock cover with decorative spine paper (chiyogami, katazome, or vintage prints)
• Unlined blank paper for flexible use
• Rounded corners for a soft, polished finish

Handmade for:

• Daily notes and to-do lists
• Journaling in small bursts
• Thoughtful stocking stuffers or thank-you gifts
• Writers, students, creatives, or stationery lovers
• Minimal but meaningful. Each notebook is a tiny pocket of possibility.

Maya is one of the many talented and interesting people who work for us. Her work is beautifully executed with attention to detail. Each one is made by hand and unique. If you, or someone you love, likes journals, notebooks, or sketchbooks, you'll love these.

Dormouse Press is the artistic practice of multimedia artist Maya Stevens. Her work spans many disciplines including bookbinding and the broader book arts, printmaking, & fiber arts. She is interested in texture, intentional form, and historical methods. Maya graduated from Mills College in 2019, where she had the good fortune to study under the world renowned book artist Julie Chen (Flying Fish Press). During this time, Maya fell in love with the construction of books. Since graduating, Maya has continued to hone her craft, taking workshops at the San Francisco Center for the Book, and hoarding books about bookbinding like a dragon. She works from her home studio, aided by her trusty studio assistant, Moomy the cat.