I love, love, love this Moleskine Watercolor sketchbook. It is really sturdy and sewn well. I often paint extended landscapes (running across two pages) and I can easily hold the book flat to work a larger area. The paper is nice quality (140 lb) and can handle being painted on both sides. I wish it were available in a white/bright white watercolor paper option (this one is more of a creamy white). I would definitely buy it again.