Sketchbook Cover by John Hendrix
I love this sketchbook cover: From accidental mysteries: John Hendrix Sketchbook Cover.
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Moleskine vs. Greenapple
Jessica compares a Moleskine sketchbook to a Greenapple notebook, a much less expensive brand found in the Philippines. Her comments: different elastic, doesn’t open as flat, and the paper is whiter and coarser. Worth a try at about 1/4 the price of a Moleskine! (At least if you live in the Philippines.) Has anyone else … Continue reading Moleskine vs. Greenapple
Design Sojourn Reinvents the Sketchbook
I’m sure many of us notebook freaks have often imagined creating the perfect notebook– something that would take elements of notebooks you like and combine them, or somehow correct flaws, or else customize a notebook that is perfect for your exact needs. Here’s an interesting series of posts from a designer who did just that, … Continue reading Design Sojourn Reinvents the Sketchbook
Holiday Gift Ideas for Notebook Lovers
Only 9 more shopping days til Christmas! Notebooks can make gifts for pretty much anyone, but here’s a few ideas for when you’re trying to find something just right! For someone crafty, how about the Stitchable Journal: Personalized Journal & Decorative Keepsake Box— it comes in a kit with yarn and needles that allow you … Continue reading Holiday Gift Ideas for Notebook Lovers
Notebook Addict of the Week: Brooklyn Artist James Cospito
Here’s a nice image from Flickr, from someone who’s obviously a notebook addict! There are Moleskines, of course, but I think I also see a HandBook Journal and a Rhodia Webnotebook in there. You can see the artist’s work here. The photo was taken at the 13th annual D.U.M.B.O. Art Under the Bridge Festival® (Sept … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Brooklyn Artist James Cospito
Notebook Addict of the Week: Range
I’ve noticed a couple of great posts about notebooks by Range over at Memoirs on a Rainy Day. I love it when people can just talk about their notebooks and why they like them and how they use them, as in this post: Notebook Obsession and Rhodia Love. He doesn’t have a photo of his … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Range
Kolby Kirk’s Hiking Journal
I love, love, LOVE Kolby Kirk’s travel journal. He’s documenting his project to do 100 hikes between May 5, 2009 and the end of this year. He’s about to embark on hike #77 as I write this! He uses a plain, pocket size Moleskine journal and each page is gorgeous– notes, maps, sketches, objects pasted … Continue reading Kolby Kirk’s Hiking Journal
Review & Giveaway: PSN & Flash Notebooks
Remember the tiny little notebook from this post? I contacted the company that makes it, and they were kind enough to send me some products to review– more traditionally sized ones! Presign International is based in the Netherlands, and they make a variety of stationery products including notebooks. The samples I received are from their … Continue reading Review & Giveaway: PSN & Flash Notebooks
Discounted Sketchbooks at Blick
Spotted some nice-looking sketchbooks on clearance sale: Cachet Déjà Vu Sketchbooks Cachet Déjà Vu Sketchbooks have a sharp academic look. Jot down ideas, take notes, or make on-the-spot sketches. The extra-thick cover provides a sturdy working surface. An elastic closure keeps pages secure. Double-wire binding and 75 lb high bulk pages. 65 sheets per pad. … Continue reading Discounted Sketchbooks at Blick
Followup on Giant Sketchbook and Tiny Notebook
For those who were wondering about the very large and very small notebooks featured recently in readers’ collections, here you go! The humongous sketchbook is available at Amazon here: Sketches in the Making Giant Hardcover Sketch Book and was previously available at Blick with the image and description below (the dust jacket is removable, with … Continue reading Followup on Giant Sketchbook and Tiny Notebook