Korean Smiling Tiger Blank Paperback Journal (9780804856188)

Add a touch of tradition to your creative routine with this paperback journal, featuring a striking folk art scene inspired by Korean Minhwa painting.

The cover art depicts a tiger—symbolizing authority—watched by a dignified magpie in a pine tree, representing the common people. Often displayed during Korean New Year, these symbolic scenes were believed to expel bad spirits and invite good fortune into the home.

This thoughtfully crafted journal from Tuttle Publishing includes:

• Softcover binding in standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—light and portable for daily use
• 144 acid-free, blank pages—perfect for sketching, free writing, note-taking, or creative planning
• An inner back pocket to keep receipts, keepsakes, or small mementos tucked away

Whether you're drawing, reflecting, or simply inspired by traditional art, this journal offers a beautiful space to make your own.


About the Author:
Tuttle Studio draws inspiration from the modern and traditional cultures of Asia to create its language workbooks and resources, journals, stationery, gift wrapping products and origami paper. It is a division of Tuttle Publishing, a leading publisher of books on the languages, history, art and cultures of Asia. The company was founded in 1832 in Rutland, Vermont (USA) and opened a branch in Tokyo, Japan in 1948.