This hand-sewn book has blank Strathmore drawing paper inside and can be used as a sketch book or as a journal.  The beautiful marbled paper on the covers I recently bought on a trip to Florence, Italy.  The book is sewn in the coptic style with blue linen thread.  It opens completely flat so it is really easy for drawing.  Inside cover is a burnt orange with a strip of the marbled paper as a decorative element.  Size is 8.25" wide and 5.5" high.