This sketch book is definitely a good buy. I prefer these solid/non-(page) perforated sketch books. (Perforated page sketch books are cheat. If you screw up a sketch -- it should always be present as a reminder and learning tool. If, however you use sketch books as a form of scrap-book, then a perforated book is fine.) So, a good hardbound sketchbook (non-perforated) makes you take some care with your work. They also serve as a good Journal book, if you like mixing your thoughts with your creations. A non-perforated page sketch book, as this item, will see a lot of abusive handling by folk who want to see your work. You don't want pages falling out, as tends to be with the perforated kind.