Exploring Material Culture: How the Moleskine Notebook Performs Identity Work in Garrard Conleys Memoir "Boy Erased"

The paper explores the cultural significance of the Moleskine notebook, highlighting its role beyond a mere writing tool. It delves into the notebook's design and its massive popularity, evidenced by a wealth of online content dedicated to it. The author discusses how Moleskine users form a community, with a dedicated fan blog that was eventually adopted by the company. Ultimately, the notebook serves not only as a practical item but also as a symbol of identity and personal expression for its users.