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Sketchbook: Black Hardcover – August 28, 2006

by Inc. Sterling Publishing Co. (Author)

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Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square & Co.; Ntb edition (August 28, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1402740824
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402740824
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.75 x 11.25 inches

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Bibble

Best Sketchbook I've Ever Purchased.

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2011

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I've used several types of sketchbooks in the past. Usually I go with a Strathmore. I decided to see what was on Amazon and this looked good. The reviews were very positive, so I ordered one. The reviews were right, this is an excellent sketchbook.

Spiral bound, which I appreciate because it can be flipped over so one page is showing and held in the lap. The spiral binding is strong and it actually isn't a spiral, like most notebooks, but a wire which branches out in several cylindrical arms to provide the binding. Anyway, it's strong and I find this a better design than the typical spiral, which would usually cause pages to catch, for me, and tear up the ends. This seems like a sketchbook I could easily flip through without the pages snagging on the binding.

The paper quality is amazing. Clean, white, thick pages, very smooth. 200 pages, should last me quite a while. (Twice the content of the Strathmore)

The cover is hard and thick, which I greatly appreciate because the Strathmore I usually buy has a thin card like cover, which usually frays and wears out and tears. This cover is like the cover of a hardback book. I'm sure the pages within will be well protected.

I guess the only other thing I can comment on is I like the design, the basic presentation. White binding, black cover. There is a rectangular emblem on the front with sketchbook and some stuff (you can see that in the pictures, above), which is fine. I would prefer completely black, I like a very minimalist presentation in everything, but this is hardly obtrusive, unlike the strathmore sketchbooks which are brightly colored, or at best, brown cover, with images of pencils sketching. The cover is very neat, and I love that.

Best sketchbook I've ever purchased, and I will certainly seek it out the next time I need a sketchbook. I'm even tempted to buy a few more to have on hand.

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David Krein

The best paper of any sketchbook I've used

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021

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What people seek is different, for me I'm a sketch artist when I use these and pretty much exclusively graphite, specfically a .3 mechanical pencil, separate eraser, and then a graphite stick holder for larger shading all carried in my pocket. Over the years this sketchbook has consistently just been the best for those media. The paper is smooth however just barely Hawaiian-beach sand level coarse enough to handle smudging from my finger and clean erasing. Top that off with a hard cover and ring bound which I have been using simple Office Depot clamps on for years to keep from normal movement smudging, and more paper than most other sketchbooks, and it's essentially the best sketchbook I've used in my life hands down. Price seems to have increased, and it's getting older, so I fear it will disappear with time. I will have to stockpile a couple dozen.

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2011

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I always wanted a hard cover sketchbook, and was shocked at the price for this one. I ordered it and I just love to look at it. The cover is hard and has kept all my drawings neat, and so are the pages. I enjoy using pens and markers with some of my drawings, and the pages are great for them. I haven't had any problems with the ink bleeding on other pages, which was great considering my often hard pressure on the pages. Its not too big, its just an average size, and its perfect for most every kind of drawing.

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Water

Good sketchbook

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2009

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I read most of the reviews before purchasing this one and decided to go for it. I knew I needed a book that was spiral bound and thought it would be good to have one that turns side to side and not up and down. I gave up and realized I needed a new book when all the pages started falling out of my up-and-down non-spiral sketchbook (they aren't meant to have sheets removed) I like the paper in this one because its very strong. It can take many erasures without the typical flaking off effect and it is also very smooth. Contrary to what I read in a different review the pages DO come out easily. Just rip it right out and you're good! Its about the size of a students notebook so you can store it and take it places easily. The cover is nice and strong and the sticker that says "sketchbook" can be removed. It also has lots of pages for lengthy enjoyment of use over time. my only issue is that the paper is somewhat sensitive so make sure you draw reaaaaally lightly so you can erase cleanly.

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MossHillFarm

Great Sketchbook for Kids!

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2010

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We purchased these to replace some softcover sketchbooks. We LOVE the hardcover! No more battered and dog-eared covers. And they can be kept on a bookshelf and grabbed when needed.
There were two stickers: one on the front and one on the back that peeled off easily without leaving any residue on the cover.
My only complaint/suggestion is the inside front and back covers have a kind of black, almost construction paper type covering that smudges onto the first and last sketch pages. I plan to glue some white paper over the tops and tear out the two pages that are coated with smudges. I don't think this is a fluke happening since I ordered four sketchbooks and all of them have those pages with grayish smears.
But overall these are great. There are so many pages, I figure these should last each of our kids at least a year, if not longer. And they're especially nice at a price under $9 each!

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PookieThePirate

Amazing sketchbook, great price too

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013

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The fact that it's possible to get a sketchbook that is BINDED, HARD COVERED, with 176 pages and with great paper for under 9 dollars is astounding. I've seen the prices, and the only good prices are pads, which give no durability. Then, you would also pay for the name.

The paper is white, and very smooth. I've tried Koi brush pens on them (seen on amazon) and the don't bleed through. I haven't tried prismacolor on them, but those might, I'm not sure. BUT sharpie markers definitely bleed thread these... but sharpies bleed through everything, even the best paper unless it's a bristol pad.

Definitely for sketching, maybe some light painting, light markers (again koi brush pens by sakura, a company I love, don't bleed at all and are water based markers), whatever you want, just not sharpie/heavy marker art.

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anon

Great Quality for the Price

Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2013

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What can one say about a sketchbook? This one was priced right, so I ordered it. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the paper, nice and thick and finely grained.

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GS

Nice

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2013

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I ordered this as it was on offer at the time and I needed a sketchbook to throw in my work bag (having ran out of A4 sketchbooks). When it arrived I checked the quality of the paper and it looked quite a bright white smooth finish which made me a bit unsure about whether I'd like it or not (being used to sketchbooks which are slightly off white with more of a textured surface). When I started using it however I quickly began to appreciate how well it took pencil (3b) with minimal pressure required to make any mark. I've yet to try ink on the paper but it looks like it would take it well.

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Elli

Nice compact size for doodling

Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2012

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This small sketchbook is handy for doodling and practice sketches. Plenty of pages. Reasonably priced, relatively good quality though not as high quality as Strathmore sketchbooks (which you can also purchase on Amazon). I save my Strathmore for all my fine best artwork. Go for this brand if you want to do simple artwork.

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A

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2013

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The quality of this sketch book is brilliant, especially for the price. Because it is a hard back it makes it really good quality, and unlikely to fall apart. Each individual page can be easily removed, and the paper itself is strong and perfect for doodling on! That and there are plenty of pages, which is great considering the price.
Would absolutely buy again.

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s182

Just perfect

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2013

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If you're looking for good quality, white, smooth and relatively thick paper this sketchbook is just for you.
I was positively surprised when I got it. It's really hard to find such a nice sketchbook and I think it's a real bargain to get it at such low price.
The version with spiral is just as great.
Let's just hope they'll never discontinue it!

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