Paleontology A5 Hardcover

£23.95
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Premium 100gsm paper so your inks won't bleed through. Lay flat binding so you can write without holding it open. All sustainably made in the UK.
Paper Type
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  • A5 Hardcover (21cm x 15cm)
  • 192 pages
  • 100 gsm fountain-pen-friendly paper
  • Opens fully flat
  • Handmade in the UK 

Our Paleontology notebook, designed and handmade in the UK, uses historically significant images from the field. Included is a drawing of Mary Anning's Plesiosaur, the minutes from the 1841 meeting to decide the name "dinosaurs", Othniel Marsh's Stegosaurus, and many more. 

Use it to sketch your latest find on a fossil hunt, jot down your planned route around your nearest Natural History museum or simply your to do list.

Perfect to treat yourself with or as a gift for someone special.

 

All orders are shipped from the UK within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)

United Kingdom

  • Free Delivery (£35+)
  • Tracked 1-2 days £3.95 
  • Express Next Day (order before 2pm) £6.95
  • Next Day Saturday (order before 2pm Friday) £9.95

USA & Canada

  • $19.95 USD (tracked 5-7 business days)

Europe 

  • €14 (tracked 2-6 business days)

Rest of the World

  • Tracked $29 USD (tracked 7-10 business days)

     

    International Shipping:

    Please note that international buyers are responsible for any import duties and taxes (see below for more details) and that values may differ slightly due to currency changes.

     

    Delays

    Due to the nature of international shipping delays are occasionally known to happen if a parcel is held at customs. We kindly ask you to be patient if your parcel is delayed. Please contact us at info@atomstoastronauts.com if the delay is longer than two weeks.

     

     

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    Import duties, taxes and potentially courier handling fees for international shipments may be liable to be paid upon arrival in the destination country. This varies by country and Atoms to Astronauts encourage you to be aware of these potential costs before placing an order with us. 

     

    Please contact us at info@atomstoastronauts.com should you wish to receive a more precise quote for import taxes and duties and we will research it for you.

     

    If you refuse to pay any additional charges upon arrival at your destination country, the goods will be returned to Atoms to Astronauts at the customer's expense, and the customer will receive a refund for the value of goods paid, minus the cost of the return shipping. The cost of the initial shipping will not be refunded.

      

    Delays

    Due to the nature of international shipping delays are occasionally known to happen if a parcel is held at customs. We kindly ask you to be patient if your parcel is delayed. Please contact us at info@atomstoastronauts.com if the delay is longer than two weeks.

     

    Packaging:

    All our paper packaging is sourced from sustainably managed forests. All packaging including tape and box filler is fully recyclable (the packing peanuts are made of starch and can be treated as food waste) with the exception of the customs declaration plastic envelope for international orders. 

    Return your item up to 30 days after receiving it

    Email info@atomstoastronauts.com with your order number and we'll get everything organised. 

    Join 30,000+ academics, students, teachers & more

    Join thousands writing in their labs, lectures or living rooms in notebooks that reflect their passion for science

    Premium Paper - ink won't bleed through

    Your pen will glide over the surface of the fountain-pen-friendly, 100 gsm off white paper. The lay flat binding means you can write without holding it open

    Outstanding Quality - Crafted in the UK

    Our notebooks are designed, printed and bound in the UK. Quality you can feel from the satin ribbon, rounded corners to the thread sewn lay-flat binding 

    Inspired by History's Greatest Scientists

    Each notebook features extracts of the original works of Newton, Einstein, Curie and more. Write your own scientific legacy next to those of history's greatest scientists.

    Hi, my name's Damian!

    I'm a chemistry teacher and during lockdown I wanted to design a notebook for myself that reflected my passion for science.

    Then my friends asked for one. Then friends of friends. Then dozens of people I didn't know.

    Since then we’ve sold over 30,000 notebooks which we're proud to say are made entirely in the UK and are of the highest quality - I'm confident you'll love writing in them.

    Thanks for reading and please message if you’ve any questions,

    Damian

    Why not a Leuchtturm or Moleskine?

    Paper weight

    Fountain pen friendly

    Lay-flat binding

    Made in the UK

    Free gift with order

    Atoms to Astronauts

    100gsm

    Verified

    Thread Sewn

    Printed & bound

    A6 notebook (£5.95)

    Leuchtturm

    80gsm

    Partial

    Moleskine

    70gsm

    Bleeds

    Questions we get asked

    Our paper is100gsm, independently verified as fountain-pen-friendly, off-white to reduce glare. Leuchtturm uses 80gsm, Moleskine 70gsm. With fineliners, ballpoints or fountain pens you'll notice the difference immediately - no bleed, no feather, no show-through. We've published a full pen test in the product images above.

    It's our most-gifted product. It arrives in protective packaging, looks impressive immediately, and the Katherine Johnson cover art consistently lands well with anyone who takes space seriously. Several customers have told us it's the first notebook their recipient has ever asked where it came from.

    Orders are dispatched within 24 hours Monday–Saturday. UK delivery options:

    Standard tracked (1–2 days) - £3.95

    Free tracked delivery on orders over £35
    Express next day (order before 2pm) £6.95
    Next day Saturday (order before 2pm Friday) £9.95

    Lined - best for writing, journaling, notes.

    Dot Grid - best for bullet journaling, sketching, mixed use.

    Grid Squares - best for calculations, technical drawing, graphing.

    Blank - best for illustration, freehand, no constraints.

    Not sure? Lined is our most popular - it's the most versatile.

    30 days, no questions asked.If you're not happy for any reason, email us at info@atomstoastronauts.com with your order number.

    We'll organise the return and process your refund as soon as we receive it back.

    Every order automatically includes a free A6 science pocket notebook (retail value £5.95).

    No code needed. It's added at checkout.

    The A6 is a different design - it makes a great companion notebook or standalone pocket journal.

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    Laura

    Great quality, the binding is consistent and great that it can lie completely flat open! The cover design is very clear and detailed. Bought as a gift for a friend finishing their PhD.

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    Michael B.
    Great for notes and sketches

    Bought this as a gift for a friend and they love it for notes and drawings.

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    M.

    Exactly what I expected.
    Will buy more.

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    Kerry

    Absolutely thrilled with this. I’ve bought it as a gift for my son. The design is beautiful and the paper amazing quality. I can’t wait to watch him open his present on Christmas morning

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    R.W.

    Gorgeously bound notebooks, with such quality craftsmanship!
    Got one for me,one for my husband as a Christmas present. Can’t wait to see his reaction Christmas day!

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    Diane B.
    Perfect

    Perfect presents for a future paleontologist.

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    Anne H.
    Ideal Presents

    I love these notebooks. This is the fourth one I have bought for family presents and there will be more. The fact that they are made in this country is extremely positive and being able to choose the type of paper inside makes them even more versatile

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    Daniel Z.
    Love the design.

    I love the design of this notebook and it was exactly what I was looking for when I ran across this brand of notebooks.

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    Fay

    Fantastic quality and fast shipping. Makes note takeing a pleasure.

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    Laura R.
    Great quality note book

    Bought this for my Dino crazy son ,love the paper quality ,as well as the professional packaging

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    Michelle H.
    Original and professional

    Really pleased, ordered as a gift for fossil hunter, have since ordered 2 x planners. Exquisitely designed and made, Thank you.

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    Linda G.
    Perfect

    Lovely quality and looking forward to using this notebook

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    Rebecca R.

    Perfect gift for my husband who works at the Natural History Museum! Well made, good quality paper, would buy again

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    Tracey D.
    The best

    These notebooks are so well made with quality paper and beautiful designs

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    Abbi

    Amazing product! Can’t wait to give them to my partner for her birthday!!!

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    Brian S.
    Notes on notes.

    Having had a plethora of notebooks in the past, this one hits the spot. Will be used to take notes on my photography workshops. Love the dot layout as it helps with drawing grids photographic information for each picture.

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    Vanessa O.
    Gorgeous quality

    A fabulous notebook, superb quality and the design is wonderful. It was a gift and has been very well received!

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    Thomas

    Happy with my purchase

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    Steve A.
    Fantastic Products

    I could write a lot about Atoms to Astronauts but Ill keep it short. I am a repeat customer using both hard and soft cover notebooks with lined and dot grids.These are all truly wonderful notebooks and I really love the covers, these are also lovely to write on ( very important for me) and the service from Damian is brilliant. So go ahead ,please, try these wonderful products out for yourself I'm sure you will love the experience.

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    Helena E.
    Sturdy and handsome

    I purchased the neuroscience and palaeontology A5 hardcover notebooks, with lined paper.
    Their sturdiness and weight was the first thing I noticed and then their beauty was the second thing I noticed.
    They are exquisite, they’re almost too beautiful to use (but I will).
    I’m so enamoured I have ordered more for myself and a couple as gifts.
    Have notebooks; will create!

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    E M.C.
    Bought for a friend as a Christmas gift

    She's going to love it

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    K.C.

    Great quality! Will order another!

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    Emily G.
    These make the best gift!

    I am so delighted that I bought this notebook.

    The hard cover is very durable and great quality, the print on the cover is beautifully designed. The end pages on the inside are lovely too. Very high quality paper, perfect for using any kind of pens but absolutely perfect for fountain pens. Bought as a gift for my boyfriend, I also bought two mugs as well and he’s delighted with all of the products.

    10/10

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    Francesca O.
    Dino love!

    So happy I discovered this shop!
    Amazing note book of great quality, the cover is beautifully designed and anyone who wanted to be an archeologist growing up and a fan of Jurassic Park will appreciate it immensely.
    This and all the other designs would make a great gift :)

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    Iacopo C.
    They. Are. Awesome

    These notebooks are just awesome!! You'll have that weird "I don't want to ruin this by writing in it" feeling 😃 and the order and shipping went silk-smooth! 10/10

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    Alison H.
    One step closer to being a paleontologist

    I discovered this shop (and this design) through Reddit and I am obsessed with how good mine looks and how good the quality is !
    The cover is extra sturdy, the pages are not too thin and so smooth you wouldn’t believe they are fountain pen friendly (and yet they are).
    Originally bought two to gift one to a friend, but now I think I’ll keep both and send my friend the link to the shop.

    Also, the owner was extra friendly and added my country to the delivery list when asked on Instagram ! He also answered super fast.

    Alison, thank you so much for leaving this review - I love it and I'm delighted you like the notebook.

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    All orders are shipped from the UK within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)

    United Kingdom

    • Free Shipping with 2+ notebooks
    • Untracked 1-3 days £2.95   
    • Tracked 1-3 days £3.95 
    • Express Next Day (order before 2pm) £5.95
    • Next Day Saturday (order before 2pm Friday) £8.95

    USA & Canada

    • $14.50 USD (tracked 5-7 business days)

    Europe 

    • €9.50 (tracked 2-6 business days)

    Rest of the World

    • Tracked $18 USD (tracked 7-10 business days)

    We use Royal Mail and DPD for UK orders which in our experience are the most reliable couriers. However if your order hasn't arrived in time please get in touch via info@atomstoastronauts.com and we'll investigate. 

    If you ordered from outside the UK and it hasn't arrived on time, get in touch. The chances are it has been held up at customs and we'll investigate for you.

    We've selected 100 gsm, off-white, UK-milled paper for our notebooks. It has been independently verified as fountain pen friendly (please refer to product images for a pen-test).

    Return your item up to 30 days after receiving it

    Email info@atomstoastronauts.com with your order number and we'll get everything organised.