Originally published: London: A. & C. Black, 2011.

Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- -- David Meldrum -- Felicity House -- William Kentridge -- Liz Boast -- Corinna Button -- Henry Moore -- Sally Finning -- Richard Bell -- Abigail Brown -- Mark Gamsu -- Karen Butti -- Christopher Corr -- Jane Stobart -- Julia Rodrigues -- Joe Courtley -- Judy Groves -- Jackie Newell -- Nick Clarke -- Linda Wu -- Blair Hughes-Stanton -- Giovana Picone -- Sheila Graber -- Mustafa Sidki -- Madeline Fenton -- Harry Eccleston -- Alice Courtley -- Anne Daniels -- Sandy Sykes -- Jim Dunkley -- Danielle Taaffe -- Emma Lane -- -- Web Addresses

This is a vital resource for artists of all levels, including students, makers and collectors, as it not only gives practical advice about building your own sketchbooks but also provides examples of different artists' working methods. Sketchbooks are an essential part of the creative process for artists of all disciplines, ranging from textiles and jewellery to interior design, printmaking and ceramics. The sketchbook is a complete record of the creative process which, it can even be argued, is more important that the finished object at the end of this process. This book is a vital resource for artists of all levels including students, makers and collectors, as it not only gives practical advice about building your own sketchbooks but also provides examples of different artists' working methods. Extraordinary Sketchbooks takes the reader through different themes and functions for sketchbooks, including drawing to collect visual research, course work, developing concepts and suggestions for making simple and quick visuals into exciting images. An inspiring gallery of examples from a range of artists including recent graduates, practising artists and lecturers and working professionals form a variety of art and design industries. A fantastic resource for artists everywhere.