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nagu13's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite books, I go back to it frequently. As its written in journal entries, it is easy to read in fragments or as a whole. A great piece of work and an invaluable insight to Keith Haring’s thoughts and growth as an artist.
drabhsog's review against another edition
4.0
This book makes me want to travel the world making things. The ending felt abrupt and heartbreaking even though I already knew it was coming.
sophiao's review against another edition
adventurous
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hopeful
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slow-paced
3.0
Interesting but also not entirely gripping
lizziethereader's review
3.0
This definitely has some interesting parts and I did enjoy getting a better understanding of what Haring was like and was trying to do with his art, but it is a journal so not all parts were equally interesting.
sethwr's review against another edition
5.0
truly one of the most profound books i’ve ever read. i went into the book sad, realizing how short harings life had been cut due to the u.s’s inaction during the aids crisis. but as i closed the book, flipping through the pages detailing his posthumous exhibitions, i felt grateful. so truly grateful i get to be alive in a post-haring world. he’s always been my absolute favorite visual artist, but it wasn’t until i read his journals that i got to understand him. i learned so much through his words. his perspective on art theory has revolutionized how i want to tackle my own artistic endeavors going forward. i only regret not reading this book sooner.
vgk's review
5.0
I loved this. It gives a fascinating insight into the work process and artistic goals of KH, one of the most important artists and cultural icons of my lifetime. The reader gets a real sense of Haring as a man and an artist. Somehow, seeing how much he packed into his tragically short life made me feel less devastated that he is no longer with us. The world is far, far richer for even the scant three decades we had him for. RIP KH.