I have the Tragen cover for my hobonichi A6 you place each portion on the front and back cover into the slots so the book stays open but the cover are protected . I'm sure there's plenty of KZbin videos. You can watch in order to give it's a full explanation as to how the Tragen cover works. Also, please don't place any cards strips into the slots. As the cover is magnetic and could possibly damage the strip

Thank you so much for this video. I’m writing my poetry thesis in collage and this was very helpful 😊

Nice choices, I bought an A6 cover this yea, (my first) and I love it. I will probably use it for a long time. Omg, that pouch is fabulous. The magnetic closure is way groovy. I got the Snake Hon.. it’s lovely. Glad to find your channel.

I ordered my first planner. A B6 Kokuyo jibun techo. But I am very interested in the One Piece Hobonichi Techo.

Hello, do not put cards in your tragen. As per hobonichi site, they do not recommend that you put your card due to its magnet. Just put one cover of your weeks to your tragen and not the whole weeks. Hope this helps.

Very nice Hobonichi haul!! Just subbed too! I still haven’t decided which planner to buy from Hobonichi yet. 😅 I love that tragen weeks case!

Hi Danne. I'm the author of Collage as a Creative Coaching Tool and have just come across this video. Thank you for including my book in your list. I hope you were able to purchase a copy. It's always great to connect with another collage enthusiast :). I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book. I appreciated your uncertainty about the 3 stages, preferring a free flowing approach. They are a framework that guides the client step by step through the creative process, while allowing for freedom of resonance, expression and storytelling. It also means the process can be replicated and I can train other coaches and practitioners. So more people can benefit from working safely with their unconscious thoughts, feelings and drivers through the incredible power of collage.

Love this. Your ideas of what to write about were so helpful. Also liked the date stamp - what a fun idea! The spread looks peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for posting this.

And the winner is... Victoria Chang 'with my back to the world'! I will be honing my predictions for next year then LOL. In any case, it is well deserved 😄

I am obsessed with collage! I have been into it since I was 11 or 12. I had a older brother who moved into downtown St Paul in the late 1990's and he lived in this artist lofts and gis neighbor was an actual collage artist and his entire loft was all fiilled up with his collage art the entire place was a big cohesive piece of art. It was covered in all different styles colors and it was amazing. Im still inspired vy tye memories i have from going unto his house for like 5 minutes when i was 13. I have been cutting out of magazines my entire life. I used to have my entire bedroom was covered in a collage every inch was covered in cut outs from magazines and different types of stuff all into one big collage. It yook me 4 years to do it nmand redo it and when i ended up moving out of my dads house into my car wn place my old vff and i took the piece down bit by bit and painstakingly replaced it all onto posterboard and she reaplied it onto her bedroom walls exactly like it had veen done in my bedroom. She waas in love with it. I have not been doing that much since i moved out on my own 23 years ago. I have been cutting and saving for years. I have a few folders. I did not have any idea that there was so many different artists that do collage art. I would love to know the artist that lived downtown St Paul and gave me so much inspiration for my love of collafe art. He used to do his collage and then he would go to Kinko's and have it all done in a bound book but he also made amazing works of art on canvas and sepl it for hundreds of dollars. He was an amazing artist. I'm totally excited to check out the books that were mentioned along with the artists. Thank you so much for making this video and i am so excited to get back into making collage art. I absolutely love to do it and i was really good at it when i was working with tape and glue. Not knowing what decoupage glue was. So inspired and excited to get started!❤

Congratulations on the 4 years and the 1000 subscribers, mate! 🎉😃 Great milestones! It's always nice to watch your videos (I didn't know you were based in the UK too! That cream tea looks scrumptious by the way 💙)... As a passionate illustrator and journaler myself, I would throw an idea at you (you can of course ignore it 😄): why don't you combine journaling and poetry? Like, for example, a video in which you illustrate/journal 7 of your favourite pieces of poetry around a particular topic? You can show us your creative process while you talk about the poems (and you are super knowledgeable, I'd be very happy to listen your point of view on every piece) 🙂

Thank you for the video ❤ And congratulations on the 4 years🎉 Indeed, the simplicity you mentioned is what makes Poetology so cosy and mindful. P.S. : The scones looked very delicious ❤

Love your videos! Especially the ones where you recommend books on poetry and collage I did not know about. Your question "why does poetry matter?" made me think about a book on the topic I read recently. The title was exactly Why Poetry Matters and it is by Jay Parini. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us :)

I love watching your videos. I appreciate reading about journaling and poetry. It is right up my alley. As for collage videos they make me want to try it as an art form. Thanks for the inspiration. I look forward to watching your channel.

Thank you! I'm intrigued by Victoria Chang's book and will order it! Agnes Martins work is characterized by repetition of lines, dots, and grids. You can Google it but her work doesn't translate well with photography because many of her original pieces are so faint, you need to walk right up to it to see the detail. There is also an online documentary of her, which will likely help you make more sense of the book. Thank you for all your hard work for us on the channel, I find your explorations very clear, and insightful.

Your book reviews and recommendations are always so in depth and always welcome! Thank you mate :)

Very nice video, thank you. Question: what's the best glue you can recommend for glue books that will keep things intact for decades? What holds glossy paper, like magazine photos or photographs? Thank you 😊

I have a few questions: Did you study poetry and is some education important for writing poetry? Why do you write journals is it a form of an artistic expression for you or do you plan on using it in some artistic projects? And the last one quite obvious, but I’m interested in your personal opinion, why poetry is important?

Thank you for the video❤ Indeed, it is very inspiring. Trying to remember to write at least tiny bits during the day can be very rewarding. I adore writing but it always takes some time to put my thoughts together and to concentrate. That's why I rather tend to postpone my journalling sessions to a "later" time, which never comes😢.

Great video and thanks for sharing! Your surroundings were beautiful!

Thank. you so much, just ordered Project Collage, can't wait!

Thank you so much for this wonderful review of Constellations! I’m so happy that you enjoyed it 💙💫

The White Review has ceased publishing since last year. Thought I let you know. Otherwise, interesting share!

This is a year later but perhaps, Danne, you will see this. BTW you have a good voice for speaking on camera. I have found your book reviews super helpful. You have a point of view and you show the book and quite a few pages. So helpful! I do not find hauls/flogging useful. I like seeing what you are creating, you have something interesting to show and interesting things to say. Are you able to show how you create a journal spread? I would love to see that. It doesn’t have to be a fantastic trip or something, a spread about a trip to the grocery store would be so good to see. Well done and keep going!

I m from India. I write poetry. Please suggest me how can I send my poetry to those magazines.

The collection sounds right up my alley. thank you for posting the interview

Loved this

So cool! I love collage and I'm looking for a bunch of collage books and want to art journal too. Your videos are so helpful! Thanks for sharing!

Great recommendations. I would love to see more poetry collection recommendation videos!

Thanks for the recommendations. The Fire Eater's Lover has me intrigued. I think i will order that one. I don't really have any recommendations for you as I am just getting back into poetry after a long break from it. Mary Oliver has always been a favorite of mine but I want to branch out.

Hey Danne, great video, very informative. It is definitely nice to see what some of these journals look like and how they compare. Thanks!

Thanks for your commentary in this video and your previous collage books video. I appreciate getting the overview of the books and hearing your opinion of them.

Danne, your detailed analysis of each book is truly commendable. Among them, my personal favourite was "In Foreign Lands, Trees Speak Arabic" by Usama al-Shamani. Its poignant portrayal of the Iraqi refugee experience in Switzerland offered a unique and thought-provoking perspective, enriching my understanding of both the characters and the setting. For your next literary adventure in a similar vein, I'd suggest exploring "The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives," edited by Viet Thanh Nguyen. This anthology features a collection of essays by refugee writers sharing their stories of displacement, resilience, and identity. It beautifully complements the themes of migration and cultural adaptation found in the books you've discussed, offering a rich and diverse tapestry of narratives to delve into.

i am a straight white working-class male, a world away from much of the themes in bright fear. but as a novelist and a lover of the word, i really bonded with this collection. an amazing book, and true inspiration.

What a delightful journey through the rich history of collage! Your enthusiasm for "Cut and Paste: 400 Years of Collage" shines through as you eloquently explore its depth and significance. It's refreshing to hear about a book that challenges the conventional narrative of collage history, tracing its origins back centuries and unveiling its diverse forms and influences. Your detailed description, coupled with your passion for the subject, makes me eager to dive into this captivating exploration of art and visual culture. Thank you Danne, for sharing your insights and recommendations!

What a wonderful and insightful video on journaling, Danne! 📓 It's fascinating to see your journey with journaling over the years and how it has evolved alongside you. Your tips and examples truly showcase the versatility and personal nature of journaling. As someone who used to journal regularly but has struggled to keep it up, your encouragement to buy some time for ourselves and embrace the relaxation it brings truly hit home for me. The idea of journaling as a form of care and love for our own lives is beautifully expressed. Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights with us. Looking forward to more of your journaling adventures in future videos! 😊✨

Thank you for this video, Danne!!❤ I also have been journaling since I was 11 or 12 years old. There have been more active and less active periods of journaling in my life , but journaling has always been interesting for me. Do you journal every day? Do you have a specific time for it during the day ? Once again thank you for sharing. You videos are always interesting to watch. ❤

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This was so great! Excited to see more reading videos from you. Vlogs or reviews. I love reading, and I always have several on the go at once. I recently joined an online book club and that's fun too, to add a social component. Also I appreciated your reflection on how you started- I was indeed one of the lucky early readers but my eldest son has struggled enormously to gain his ability to read - though of my three he loves books the most! I think it's important to normalize that narrative... That it's worthwhile to keep going and that there needs to be more resources for others. One of the biggest influences on my son's reading was this peer support his school put together - a student from the grade above spent time reading with him and this really engaged and encouraged him. Anyways! Wishing you many wonderful books ahead ✨

What a thoughtful and reflective video! Your discourse on your reading journey resonates deeply with me, particularly your candid reflection on how life circumstances and mental well-being can impact our reading habits. I, too, find solace and joy in books. However, like you, I occasionally find myself ensnared by other distractions. I decided to quit social networking sites when the virus struck, as the volume of comments became daunting rather than encouraging, leaving KZbin as the sole platform I find entertaining. Your strategies for prioritising reading once more are truly inspiring. The concept of setting intentions rather than rigid goals feels far more attainable and enjoyable. Moreover, your practical tips, from utilising audiobooks via your local library to curating a conducive reading environment, are both pragmatic and motivating. Your mention of acquiring a reading lamp particularly piqued my interest. It's remarkable how sometimes the most modest changes, like upgrading to a superior reading lamp, can significantly enhance our reading experience. Your vivid description of how it aids your focus and immersion in a book is compelling. It's something I hadn't considered previously, but now I'm contemplating acquiring one myself. I would absolutely relish the opportunity to see more reading vlogs from you! Your diverse reading tastes across various genres render your insights valuable and engaging. Furthermore, akin to you, I believe in the potency of sharing our reading journeys and strategies with others, fostering a sense of community and inspiration. Thank you for graciously sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Your video has spurred me to reassess my own reading habits and to reintegrate reading as a more intentional aspect of my life. I eagerly anticipate your forthcoming content!

I don't understand collage, and am learning about it. I've never known about this form of artwork. Thank you for sharing your about your work. I loved your suggestions on some of your favorite books. Congratulations on your success. As a writer, the validation I get for my craft is sending my work out motivates me to keep going despite a yes or no. I'm enjoying your channel.

Hey there! Just wanted to swing by and let you know how much I loved your video. Your take on all sorts of books, from poetry to fiction and non-fiction, was a real treat to watch. I stumbled upon your channel not too long ago, and that book reviews video really grabbed my attention! 'Young Mungo' by Douglas Stuart, one of the books you chatted about, has piqued my interest. It's definitely going on my reading list. Even though finding time to read can be a bit of a challenge, I'm determined to get my hands on a copy. Keep up the awesome work, and thanks for spreading the joy of reading in this crazy world! PS: I've been diving into Adam Silvera's books lately and finding them super inspiring. What's your take on his work?

Hi! Which one do you recomend to start with? The new diary, Journal to self or Note to self?

Thank you for your book recommendations, mate! :)

thank you for these reviews Danne. i will definately see if i can get the 100 Queer Poems from my library.

Hi! Can i ask, how do you order the books for the reading room?

This looks fun, ducks, bikes and beautiful scenery too!

Thank you for sharing ❤

Thank you for the awesome and timely advice. I actually have trouble reading poetry (and that I still subscribed to your channel says a lot!) but my sister is a poetry fan and a writer. I'll definitely check out the books and my local bookstores - thank you, too, for the reminder. Have a wonderful holiday ! 💕📖✨️

So true! We see on a daily basis gorgeous illustrated journals on Pinterest or Instagram and that can be sooo intimidating for a beginner... Instead it's important to not focus on perfection but on our own personality and our own style, and just start! :) Your journals look great by the way!