Together, these notebooks trace the story of life - from body to brain to evolution.
We made this set for people who want to look inward, not outward. If Volume I was about the forces that shaped our universe, then Volume II turns the lens on the forces that shaped us.
The Living Code is a pocket-sized archive of the greatest breakthroughs in biology: the first detailed maps of the human body, the hidden networks of the brain, the branching patterns of heredity and evolution.
Inside, you’ll find carefully chosen extracts from the original texts that defined these fields - Henry Gray’s precise anatomical drawings, Charles Darwin’s bold theories, Gregor Mendel’s pea plants, and Santiago Ramon y Cajal’s exquisite neuron sketches.
This isn’t just stationery. It’s a way of carrying history in your pocket, while making space for your own discoveries.
A parchment style cover inspired by Da Vinci's anatomy notebooks.
The images on the cover are are excerpts and engravings from the 1858 edition of Gray’s Anatomy - the book that gave structure to the study of the human body.
A dark purple cover, patterned with branching lines reminiscent of neurons firing across a cortex.
It pays homage to pioneering neuroscientists Santiago Ramón y Cajal and Camillo Golgi, whose drawings are featured on the cover.
These landmark illustrations revealed the hidden architecture of the brain - the earliest glimpses of how thought itself takes shape.
This green and gold cover features extracts from Darwin's On the Origin of Species iMendel’s Experiments in Plant Hybridization - the beginnings of modern genetics.
It’s a celebration of the code written into every living thing.
A6 (4.1 x 5.8") - perfect for your pocket48 pages of 80gsm premium white paper7mm lined. Handmade in the UKThree A6 notebooks (4.1 x 5.8")
48 pages 7mm lined
Flexicover
80 gsm premium white paper
Handmade in the UK
Designed and handmade in the UK, with beautiful hand-drawn images and text from a variety of historical sources our pocket notebook is perfect for on-the-go notes whenever inspiration strikes.
Perfect to buy for yourself or as a gift for someone special.
All orders are shipped from the UK within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)
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Please note that international buyers are responsible for any import duties and taxes (see our full shipping policy here for more details) and that values may differ slightly due to currency changes.
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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.
Import Duties & Taxes
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.
We believe the things you carry should respect the things you care about. So these notebooks are made in the UK, reducing their carbon footprint while supporting local manufacturing
Inside, you’ll find 7mm lined paper - wide enough for free-flowing thoughts, structured enough for neat calculations. The 80gsm paper resists most pen bleed-through, so you can use your favourite ink without fear.
Everything about these notebooks was intentional. The corners are rounded to slip easily into pockets or bags without snagging, the size, the feel, the quiet durability.
They’re not disposable - they’re companions.
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 10,000 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
All orders are shipped from the UK within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)
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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.
