The Knights of Moleskine, Spirit & Ale (KMSA), an esteemed group of men and women who Think, Drink, and are Merry, celebrate the “birthday of sorts for journal writers.”
On this day in 1884, the first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, is published. Today, the OED is the definitive authority on the meaning, pronunciation and history of over half a million words, past and present.
Plans for the dictionary began in 1857 when members of London’s Philological Society, who believed there were no up-to-date, error-free English dictionaries available, decided to produce one that would cover all vocabulary from the Anglo-Saxon period (1150 A.D.) to the present.
More of the history of words at the place Dedicated to Thinking, Drinking and Being Merry.
Have you been wanting a gadget that combines new and old technology. Then you might want to check out this out.
The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen is an electronic pen that captures what you write as you write it for later upload to a computer. While this is nothing new, the Pulse Smartpen takes this to a [...]
A thirty-something Pakeha journalist living and writing in heartland Aotearoa New Zealand, Anne Marie talks about her love for the legendary notebook.
Would you take a look at this beautiful notebook?
Some of you might recognise it as a Moleskine [pronounced MOL-ah-SKEEN-ah ... not “moleskin”!]. Moleskine notebooks are famous and much-loved throughout the world but they are [...]
A 21-year-old zombie killer/shutterbug tells her notebook story.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved the limitless possibilities an empty sketchbook, notebook, or ream of paper held and promised to me. A promise of hours of self-entertainment, worlds and realities of my own creation, and blissful escape from the sometimes mundane workings of life.
I still remember [...]
James Cosgrove is a well known Scottish artist whose paintings are not only exhibited in Scotland, but also in private and public collections worldwide.
Jimmy, as he is more popularly known, gives Moleskiners a look into his creative process in which his “paintings and drawings often develop and grow from the experience of building the [...]
Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson), stars of The Twilight Saga: New Moon. (Photograph: Kimberley French)
Varsity’s Charlotte Runcie takes her moleskine to see Twilight: New Moon, and ends up paraphrasing as she “couldn’t take detailed notes in the screening, as a Moleskine at a festival of fantasy lust is terribly gauche.”
I confess: I went [...]
From Thompson Brand Partners:
One of our travelling moleskines has arrived back in the office.
This one’s theme is ‘Food for thought’ and was started by celebrity chef James Martin. Its latest contributor is illustrator Mark Frudd (great contribution by the way).
It’s heading back out on its travels shortly, so if you’d like to be on the [...]
FunGadgets4FitChicks.com suggests some gifts and stuffers for holiday stockings. And as ever, the Moleskine makes it to the list.
Moleskine Journal - $9.60-$19.95
– A lot of you out there, including me most of the time, track your workouts electronically. But I still love the old paper and pen method. Moleskine journals are my favorite for journaling [...]
The Associated Press has some ideas on what you should splurge on this holiday season for a traveler.
What makes a good holiday gift for a traveler?
If you have big bucks, splurge on an e-reader or a netbook.
But if you’re on a budget, go for clever stocking-stuffers, like a laminated cardboard wine wheel to help wine-challenged [...]
Theresa Ryan, a freelance illustrator, lists down items she thinks artists will most appreciate.
‘Tis that time of year again, when our thoughts turn towards the ones we love and what they love. It can be difficult to choose presents at the best of times, but what if your intended recipient is obsessed with different types [...]
Steve Loya is in the creative business of translating concept to form. As an artist, he enjoys emotional accomplishments, not merely from the end result of his artistic endeavor, but in “the act of making art” itself. While many people will find pleasure solely from fulfilling their artistic desires, Steve stretches his skills out further [...]
For our latest Feature Friday, we catch up with graphic design student Melanie Richards who was recently in Miami on a graphic design trip. In an interview with Moleskiners, the future editorial designer — whose bestsellers are drawings and collages — reveals a more personal side to her.
Please tell us a bit about yourself, [...]
Hi, I am Maree Clarkson, and I’m passionate about sketching and painting, Moleskine note books, nature, the beach, crystals, useless information, technology, blogging, networking, my MAC, my Landrover, gardening and discovering anything new in life.
“Jacko” pencil sketch and watercolour in Moleskine Watercolour Notebook
I live on an 8.5ha smallholding in Tarlton, Gauteng, together with my husband, [...]
Travel blogger Graham writes about the practicality of a travel journal, particularly Moleskine.
A while ago, I wrote about the raw utility of the travel journal in Travel Gear Highlight: Travel Journal. In the comments to that post, a reader noted that I should try a Moleskine journal.
Since December of last year, I’ve been carrying a [...]
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Erin O’Dwyer is an award-winning Australian journalist. She recently wrote Allure of the East, a fresh look into “London’s gritty East End.” The write-up comes after The New York Times rated the East End as the next tourism hot spot, rendering Britain’s broadsheets and tabloids “aghast.” Armed with a camera and a [...]
Suzanne of Neon Fog writes of her addiction to moleskines.
I have way too many Moleskine Journals.
I first started using Moleskine at work as a notebook but soon purchased more.
Last year I thought I would start a “green journal”. The idea was to do a whole journal with green as the dominant color. That became boring [...]
What is the difference between travel journalism and blogging? This was the topic of Travel Blog Exchange, an event held in Chicago in July 2009.
Sara Rosso, digital strategist, writer and photographer, interviewed three bloggers about their day by day relationship with digital and analogic tools.
In these videos Elise Bauer, Jessica Spiegel and Christopher Elliott talk [...]
The continued presence of offline publications was never an issue until technology dictated otherwise. Now, the newspaper is seemingly facing an obsolete future, or so some think.
But journalist Jon Bernstein is optimistic that niche publications can continue to exist. He illustrates an analogy using the Moleskine.
Talking about the legendary notebook, Bernstein writes:
Firstly, it is very [...]
Evil Monito [EM] Magazine was founded in 2001 by Rickey Y. Kim, who “recognized the need for an academically-oriented journal that discussed contemporary pop culture through intelligent dialogue.”
In an article in its latest edition, EM enumerates the things that stand out for their hand-crafted and classic qualities.
Technology is cool, progress is awesome and iPhones are [...]
JournalingArts.com’s Cynthia Niklas (also a Moleskiner) is interviewed by Christian Mähler of Notizbuchblog.de on the subject of notebooks, for which she is known for in the notebooking and journaling community.
Cynthia blogs on Journaling Arts:
I was honored when Christian Mähler from Notizbuchblog requested and interview with me on the topics of notebooks, art journaling, and the [...]
A sketchbook journal from October and November, 2008. Location drawings, collage, and cartoons. Music: NY, Artist: Meghann Robinson, Album: Drive
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Fellow Moleys.
What are field notes?
* sorry for being a blonde.*
There has been a lot of discussion regarding traditional and digital media, a lot of which is focused on which one is better. While many people are open to the benefits that the modern alternative offers, something about the traditional seems to pull these same people to, at the same time, stay with the retro [...]
Here’s a tutorial for those who want to make their own notebook. Called the Everyday notebook, it is ideal for a variety of uses. Read on to find out how to create one.
The Everyday notebook is easy to make, inexpensive, and can be made to fit your style! They are the perfect size for any [...]
I have a daily blog; usually I do individual drawing, but lately I’m stuck on ideas. Any multiple-day themes I could do? In the past I’ve done food, drinks, saints, dog breeds, etc. I’m stuck on a good idea however.
Broadcasting Brain’s Mark Dykeman reveals that he is “a bit borderline obsessive-compulsive” when it comes to his paper notebooks. Though he admits that he “massacres” and “abuses” his notebooks, he loves writing in pen and paper. He goes on to reveal that notebooks are a “great, if somewhat archaic, way to capture your thoughts.”
A new [...]
From the Journals of an Amateur Naturalist:
Taking notes in the field has been a passion of mine for a long time. I have stacks of pocket-sized notebooks full of observations made over the years and I’m in the process of re-writing these notes in a neater format along with photos that are related to each [...]
Michael Scholl, of The Art of Michael Scholl, is a graphic designer/illustrator who loves to draw and illustrate when he gets the chance. He is presently experimenting with various styles to determine what’s more natural to him.
Below are some of his Moleskine art:
A sketchbook journal from October and November, 2008. Location drawings, collage, and cartoons. Music: NY, Artist: Meghann Robinson, Album: Drive
Source: zipchips
The poet’s block. This is where you put a little [...]
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Would love to see your work on anything nature. But it’s more interesting to know what that good idea of [...]
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Hmm… nature would be interesting. Perhaps.
Would love to see your work on anything nature. But it’s more interesting to know what that good idea of [...]
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Hmm… nature would be interesting. Perhaps.