The Reporter Notebooks The only difference between the Reporter notebook and a traditional Moleskine is the location of the binding at the top of the book. Thus, the elastic closure, which helps keeps the book closed when not in use, is located at the bottom of the book (about 1" from the base). In addition, the expandable accordion inner pocket inside the back cover is oriented vertically.
Moleskine Design Each Moleskine journal has a rigid, durable oilcloth bound 'moleskine' cover and sturdy thread bound binding with fine Italian acid-free paper pages. Moleskine journals also have a built-in elastic closure that holds the sturdy cover closed when not in use, a black ribbon placeholder, and an expandable accordion pocket in the back made of cardboard and oilcloth for holding tickets, notes and clippings. Moleskine journals are made in Italy.
History of Moleskine
Moleskine (mol-a-skeen'-a) journals are legendary, possessing a minimalism, style and quality that literally has centuries of experience. To the initiated, there is no substitute. Moleskine journals - and rest assured, they're not made from the skin of a mole - are the legendary notebooks used by artists and intellectuals who defined 20th century culture, including such luminaries as Hemingway, Van Gogh, and Matisse.
Today they are seen absorbing stories on trails and mountains journaling adventures; recording data at engineering sites; at coffee shops soaking up ideas and capturing artistic designs; at hospitals recording procedures, on planes keeping track of what has and is to happen - - in all cases being a trusted traveling companion.
