I found I had a whole host of these postcards of famous writers in my room and before long I'd set myself the task of covering every last one with my scribblings.
The sketchbook has been a very satisfying way for me to revisit these books and writers. I really do love them -- I feel like they've had a tremendous influence on who I am and how I think.
Everybody doodles. There's just something about an idle moment and a blank space on a page that invites a little design or two. Plus, there is some ev...