Academie Wirebound Sketch Book, 11 x 8-1/2 Inches, 70 Sheets (54404)

by Academie

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.8 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00260VPTM
• Item model number: 54404
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,194 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #16 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Paper > Notebooks & Writing Pads > Wirebound Notebooks
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2007

Product Description

This Sketch pad features heavy weight paper which is acid-free, lignin-free, and fade-resistant

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SKETCHPAD FOR THE MONEY, PERIOD!, January 16, 2010

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Stephen Young "geezerdog" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Academie Wirebound Sketch Book, 11 x 8-1/2 Inches, 70 Sheets (54404) (Office Product)

I discovered these some time ago in Walmart, and have since bought several. They are comparable in cost with any similar product, but have a few features that really make them worthwhile. They have a two-sided storage pocket inside for storing your drawings. They also have perforated pages so that you can easily remove a page without tearing or cutting, and a very sturdy pressboard backing, so that you can use the sketchbook without the need of a drawing board. The sketchbooks are sturdy and travel well, and the paper is fine for a variety of mediums- I have used them for ink, pencil, Copic markers, charcoal and pastel with good results. These sketchbooks are, in my opinion, the best designed and most useful such item on the market.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best sketchbook, December 14, 2010

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Laura - See all my reviews

This review is from: Academie Wirebound Sketch Book, 11 x 8-1/2 Inches, 70 Sheets (54404) (Office Product)

The first review said it all. This is by far the best sketchbook. It holds up very well, and the pages don't smug.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was hoping for, March 12, 2011

By 

Chrissy "It is what it is" (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Academie Wirebound Sketch Book, 11 x 8-1/2 Inches, 70 Sheets (54404) (Office Product)

I bought this based on the other 2 reviews, so I wanted to add my own experience in case someone else was on the path to the same problem. I don't know what markers the others were using, but I use Sharpies and Bic Mark-it pens; both of which are acid free permenant markers. I like the set up of the sketch pad, but the paper bleeds. When using my ultra-fine point pens, I can not get an ultra-fine line because the ink feathers out into the paper. It is not horrible, but it is enough to be distracting and frustrating. I am going to try the book for my oil pastels and a regular ink pen, to see if I can make it worthwhile. My favorite medium is Sharpie though, and I spent $80 on 120 colors to go with this book. I'm a little bummed that the set will not be a set. The paper is nice, not thick like a card-stock, but the page I put underneath to stop the bleed-through was almost unnecessary. It's just not the right paper for what I need. Back to my childrens manilla drawing pads from the dollar store.