Notebook enthusiasts are abuzz about the new Moleskine "Color-a-Month" planners - a set of daily planners with the comfort of a Volant. An individual Volant daily planner for each month of the year.
The set for 12 months are packed in a gift box.
I have a feeling that it's not going to be long before somebody binds all 12 in a colorful, hefty bundle;) Let's see.
For your gift-giving in the coming holidays you may consider these attractive "Surprise Boxes" featured by Patrick Ng in his blog. He explains that "they are called surprise boxes for reason that the content is not exactly known to consumer. For example, in the Artistic set you get a pocket diary, classic large notebook and a large Cahier, but you won't know which style or color you will get..."
If you're into unexpected (more or less) presents and within their shipping area, check out SCRIPTION.
A fascinating look on what happens once we close our eyes and drift into sleep.
What are dreams and why do we have them?
NOVA joins leading dream researchers as they embark on a variety of neurological and psychological experiments to investigate the world of sleep and dreams. Delving deep into the thoughts and brains of a variety of dreamers, scientists are asking important questions about the purpose of this mysterious realm we escape to at night. Do dreams allow us to get a good night's sleep? Do they improve memory? Do they allow us to be more creative? Can they solve our problems or even help us survive the hazards of everyday life?
NOVA follows a number of scientists, including Matthew Wilson of MIT, who is literally "eavesdropping" on the dreams of rats, and other investigators who are systematically analyzing the content of thousands of human dreams. From people who violently act out their dreams to those who can't stop their nightmares, from sleepwalking cats to the rare instances of individuals who don't seem to ever dream, each fascinating case study contains a vital clue to the age-old question: What Are Dreams?PREMIERES ON NOVEMBER 24
Exciting update from Shane Zucker at the Art House Co-op:
"(Our) latest Sketchbook Project ended up with 3,600 artists participating in it! ...We just launched a new project called The Fiction Project which focuses on telling a story through writing and art, with the Moleskine being the vessel. Each person will receive a randomly assigned theme and a ruled Moleskine Cahier journal to create a work of fiction in. In the end, each book will be included in the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Art Library..."Interesting product from "Holder for M" from Vintage Revival Productions. Here it is, described by Patrick Ng at his blog:
" It is an ingenious two piece product made from a combination of leather and denim label material. One piece acts as a holder which allows you to insert your M into your jean's back pocket (8,800 yen), the other is a pen holder (4,500 yen). Both pieces are looped so that you can slide to the front and back cover of you M easily without permanent damage..."
Young Guns is an the competition established by the Art Directors Club seven years ago, selecting the best portfolios submitted by designers, illustrators, photographers, advertisers and art directors worldwide. From entries coming from 84 countries, 50 creative professionals are picked to join the ADC Young Guns community. Their works have been published in a full-color illustrated Moleskine book, available at the Art Directors Club Online Store.
Available at the ADC Online Store
Useful tips from Doug Gievett on using Moleskine for organizing your writing chores at his blog.
"It’s easy to think that the rough draft of something I’m writing has to be prepared at my desk, at a pre-established time, with a singular writing focus, and without distractions. But this is the real world. I need a way to get things done, to exploit the odd moment, and to capture the serendipitous thought or thought stream. Voilá! The Moleskine..."
Part 2 is here.
Welcome to OPEN SESSION: The Moleskinerie Open Thread Discussion.
Moleskinerie invites you, our visitors to share your thoughts on a special topic.
Today it is "UNUSUAL PHOBIA"
A phobia (from the Greek: φόβος, phóbos, fear or morbid fear), is an intense and persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things, or people. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject.
Have you, or somebody that you know, an irrational fear?
VIEW ALL OPEN SESSIONS HERE.
For those still unsure "Just a simple blog" offers 15 ideas to help you get started with your Moleskine.
"1. Blog log...When I’m brainstorming post ideas, they go into their relevant notebooks, along with any other miscellanea related to each site. 2. Expense log..Use a lined or grid-paper notebook to track expenses throughout the day. You can easily store receipts in the back pocket, and reconcile your notebook with your accounting software at the end of each week or month (epending on how extensive your expenses are). 3. Computer log ...Setting up a new computer is a pain in the rear-panel, so I like to keep everything together — passwords, registration codes, and especially the ever-elusive WEP/WPA keys for my wireless networks... 4. Replace your wallet..."
Don't know about number 4 but there's more.
Neat project by Dee Wilcox at Creative Perch.
"My husband helped me create this little video of my Moleskine project in which I attempted to visually journal an entire week. It was a lot of fun and definitely helped me stay in a creative frame of mind."
From PSFK, a whimsical find - hand drawn fonts by Lee Crutchley.
Lee Crutchely is a UK based, freelance graphic designer with a head full of quotes, some pencils, pens and a Moleksine. He runs a website appropriately names Quoteskine in which he showcases his beautiful hand drawn typography.
VIEW HIS FLICKR PHOTOSET
MSK HOW TO on video.
Nice demo on the use of the Moleskine MSK format templates. We had a recent related discussion here.
* MSK is a printable format for Moleskine that allows to transfer digital content like contacts, events or original associations of images and text on the blank pages of your Moleskine notebook.
Nicholas Bate has published a book called "Moleskine Meditations" for fans of our favorite notebook. We haven't read a review so whoever has seen it, we'd love to hear your thoughts.