Moleskine Sketchbook Large [Hardcover]

Moleskine (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 2008

The Moleskine Large Sketchbook is made with top quality heavy paper and is perfect for on the go drawings, sketches and tempera colors. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 100 pages
• Publisher: Moleskine (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8883701151
• ISBN-13: 978-8883701153
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A most delicious notebook, January 2, 2009

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Autumn N. Empire (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Moleskine Sketchbook Large (Hardcover)

I use the Moleskine Sketchbook as a journal. I often like to adhere mementos to the pages, as well as draw diagrams and sketches, so I prefer the unlined, archival pages. Additionally, I am a bit touchy about ink showing through the back of the page, and find the thick pages of the sketchbook adequate for even a fine Sharpie. The pocket at the back is handy for odd receipts and such, and the elastic keeps larger notes in place. Also, I admit I get a cheap OCD thrill from the uniform line of perfect black books on the bookcase. And they smell divine.

75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, this is the best!, February 17, 2009

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Margot Fargot "Margot Fargot" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Moleskine Sketchbook Large (Hardcover)

I am an illustrator, so sketching is a daily need for me. I always batted with sketchbooks because they felt as sturdy as napkins and just as useless when it comes to archiving. Even the heavy grade more expensive ones felt either TOO thick and textured for graphite and ink or just flimsy and overpriced. I had to use bristol board notebooks for a long time (which was expensive) because I just could not find the right balance. All I have to say it - holy cow, this is THE BEST sketchbook I have ever owned.

The paper is thick, poster like (very close to thin bristol board actually) and a very soft beige color. It is, thank God, untextured - very smooth yet holds on to ink perfectly. The thickness allows you to use soft traces of watercolor and diluted ink without a lot of bending. (If you want to go heavier with liquids I suggest you purchase the Moleskine Watercolor Notebook. http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Watercolor-Notebook-Large/dp/8883705629/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234943712&sr=8-1 )

The pages are just large enough to give you good room yet small enough so the book is portable. The book bends far enough past the first 2 pages so you can actually draw across the pages. I use my book front to back not leaving one sheet uncovered and can draw horizontal landscapes thanks to the ability to use 2 pages at once. There is a small pocket on the back to store small sheets of paper and random things you might find while wandering the streets looking for inspiration. The hard cover is very thick and sturdy plus it has so many pages for this low low price. You can't beat it.

My only regret is not having owned one sooner! I will never go back to other brands. Now if only they made larger sizes... :)

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little sketchbook, February 19, 2009

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Jeanne Shiels (Eureka, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Moleskine Sketchbook Large (Hardcover)

The Moleskine sketchbook is a pleasure to draw in. It has very heavy, creamy smooth paper, much heavier than the Moleskine blank journal. The paper takes all dry media (pens, graphite, charcoal, pastels) well with no bleed through on pens and markers. There is some bleed through on drawing ink. If you want to use wet media, get the Moleskine watercolor sketchbook instead.