I don't call them sketchbooks,
I don't like the work sketch.
They are just "my books".
I number them and I'm up to No 10.
They are collections:-
ideas, thoughts, quotes, photos, drawings, images, newspaper cuttings,
messy and very personal.

I collect images in "maps"
when I'm on a journey.
I make them myself so the surfaces are varied.
I dislike pristine, white paper its too intimidating.
They are practical, easy to handle,
unobtrusive in public places and can be
drawn in standing-up, all important when travelling.