The Anti Pirate Potato Cannon – Handcrafted Journal (2010)

This 2010 printing of The Anti Pirate Potato Cannon: 101 Other Things for Young Mariners to Build, Try & Do on the Water has been turned into a one-of-a-kind handcrafted journal packed with adventure energy and imaginative spirit. Originally created as a playful guide for curious kids and daydreaming sailors, this book celebrates hands on learning, goofy ingenuity, and the thrill of turning everyday ideas into bold experiments. It’s the kind of book that invited kids to get outside, build things, and explore the boundaries of creativity long before screens took over playtime.

The cover alone tells the story with its rich red and gold design, pirate flag, knotted rope, and whimsical cannon illustration setting the tone for a journal that feels equal parts maritime curiosity and childhood wonder. Select original pages from the book remain inside alongside clean writing paper, creating a space that blends nostalgia with fresh inspiration. It’s perfect for makers, tinkerers, writers, teachers, nautical dreamers, or anyone who appreciates the magic of inventive play.

Each journal is individually handcrafted from a vintage book, so natural wear, small marks, and unique character details make every piece completely one of a kind.

SIZE:  10.25” x 7.75”
2010 Printing

ABOUT OUR JOURNALS

We search for books that have been discarded and give them new life by turning them into one-of-a-kind journals and notebooks

• 72+ journal pages
• 24# acid-free paper
• Entire story included in all kids books, selections for longer novels/texts
• Sturdy antique brass metal coil, allows the journal to lay flat
• Handcrafted with love