Real Commonplace Books

A series that explores the history and contemporary use of commonplace books and investigates the methods by which we store information that resonates with us

Facebook, meet Commonplacebook

Pinterest boards collecting images and texts supporting a central “aesthetic,” Tumblr blogs curating media around a mood or interest...

Liam Beran and Libby Markgraf

Jun 18, 20246 min read

“To Revisit a Wilderness”: Inside the Pages of Aldo Leopold’s Commonplace Book

Introduction It’s not often we catch a glimpse inside the minds of literary giants. We only have access to the final product, to the...

Liam Beran and Libby Markgraf

May 21, 20246 min read

Commonplace Book, She Wrote

Though you might find them easily when scrolling through an online library catalog, commonplace books made by women are plentiful.

Liam Beran and Libby Markgraf

Apr 15, 20246 min read