BLACKBOOK by Nuria Mora
Absolutely stunning notebook art, by Nuria Mora, a Spanish artist based in Madrid. It looks like it was made with a Moleskine Japanese Album. See more at: BLACKBOOK | Nuria Mora Save
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Art Alternatives Pen & Ink Sketchbooks: They’ve Changed!
I have mentioned the Pen & Ink Sketchbooks from Art Alternatives many times on this blog. Their pocket size sketchbook with the heavyweight paper is the closest alternative I’ve found to a Moleskine Sketchbook, for those who prefer creamy smooth paper, as opposed to the brighter white, toothier paper found in many other competitors’ pocket … Continue reading Art Alternatives Pen & Ink Sketchbooks: They’ve Changed!
Phil’s Stationery, NYC
Phil’s Stationery is a gem– assuming you like messy, dusty, old-school office supply stores, that is! I’d never heard of it until a few weeks ago when I happened to meet someone for lunch nearby and saw this amazing sign: There are so few stores like this left in NYC, especially in what must be … Continue reading Phil’s Stationery, NYC
Moleskine Monday: Cartoon
Spotted in a recent issue of the New Yorker: It’s funny, but also kind of a shame that writing in a notebook in a public place has to be seen as pretentious…
Notebook Addict of the Week: Abigoliah Schamaun
British comedian Abigoliah Schamaun has done 2000 comedy gigs, and filled lots of notebooks with her material. She talks about them below, accompanied by photographs by her boyfriend Tom Watts: “…I’ve written jokes and setlists into vast numbers of notebooks. I have a notebook on me at all times. They are my security blanket. It … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Abigoliah Schamaun
Smelly Notebooks
Is smell ever a factor in your notebook usage? I’ve tested a few notebooks over the years that had distinctive odors, sometimes pleasant, sometimes not. When I reviewed the Rendr Sketchbook, one of the first things I noticed about it was a strong chemical smell, although it faded after unwrapping. One Moleskine I bought on … Continue reading Smelly Notebooks
Moleskine Monday: My Collection
I haven’t done many Moleskine Monday posts lately… and it’s been a while since I’ve updated you on my stash of spare Moleskines. For those who haven’t read other posts where I’ve talked about how I feel about the Moleskine brand, here’s an abbreviated version: Late 1990s/early 2000’s— not too long after Modo e Modo … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: My Collection
Notebook Addict of the Week: Ambelies
This week’s addict posted a photo of her collection on Instagram: I love seeing the themes that emerge in people’s collections. This one has lots of strong, bold solid colors, Field Notes, Moleskine, Rhodia, Miquelrius, and more! Great collection! Save Save Save
Winsor & Newton Watercolor Sets
One of my other obsessions besides notebooks is art supplies. I have way too many, and I don’t use them as often as I should, but I still treat myself to new ones once in a while. And I have to say, my latest purchase is a perfect notebook companion! I’d seen this particular Winsor … Continue reading Winsor & Newton Watercolor Sets
Moleskine Monday: The Revenge of Analog
A new book called The Revenge of Analog has a more detailed version of the Moleskine origin story with a twist I’d never heard before: During the summer of 1995, [Moleskine’s now-VP of Brand Equity and Communications Maria] Sebregondi was sailing off the coast of Tunisia on the yacht of her friend Fabio Rosciglione. He … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: The Revenge of Analog