The front cover of Isaac Newton’s notebook from the 1660s. How amazing to think that something he called a “Waste Book” would contain his notes on scientific and mathematical concepts that are so important to us today! The pages are available digitally via the Cambridge University Library.
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I believe they were called “waste books” because they were made out of waste paper — leftovers from printers. They were the cheaply available notebooks back then. Other scientists & philosophers, etc, used them too (e.g. Lichtenberg). Thanks for a neat post & link.
were these handmade?
it sure ain’t a moleskine
Canwt find you on cardsapp. Whatws your CBN?