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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
I needed this. Particularly "Make Good Art". I'm feeling in a rut of late, and questioning my writing, my ideas, my very value. But Neil's wonderful words paired with Chris Riddell's cute and imagination-sparking drawings wormed their way into the root of me, and there is now a glowing, comforting feeling lodged inside me. That also comes from having read said book in the bath - something I strongly recommend. I recently purchased a small collapsible bathtub that is just small enough for me to wedge into the bathroom next to the shower, and just big enough for me to sit in with my knees slightly bent. Which is neither here nor there, except to say: reading in the bath is a good thing, and reading THIS book in the bath is a very good thing indeed.
This was read because covid-19 is anxiety producing and Neil Gaiman's voice helps me fall asleep. Is that creepy? This was good. Loved the musings on libraries and the value of reading. Also inspired me to write more. Big fan.
I wanted more from this. It was a very small and short book and I didn't find it particularly inspiring.
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A lovely read filled with beautiful insights and thoughts on what it takes to be an artist. A freelancer. Inspiring to read how my favorite writers view on art and his work. The illustrations are great. I love it and want to buy it for a few artist friends now.
Hooter: "Make Good Art!"
A series of short essays with illustrations would make you think this is a children's book at first glance. But the content is applicable to all ages. All Neil Gaiman asks of you is to "make good art". Also keep our libraries alive for our future generations. Just some honest and passionate thoughts of Neil urging artists to not sell out and do what they feel right. He also talks about the importance of agreeing to differ which brings diversity and better learning. The book is filled with quotable quotes:
"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before."
"Fiction is the lie that tells the truth."
A breezy read and thought provoking down to earth concepts to ponder on.
A series of short essays with illustrations would make you think this is a children's book at first glance. But the content is applicable to all ages. All Neil Gaiman asks of you is to "make good art". Also keep our libraries alive for our future generations. Just some honest and passionate thoughts of Neil urging artists to not sell out and do what they feel right. He also talks about the importance of agreeing to differ which brings diversity and better learning. The book is filled with quotable quotes:
"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before."
"Fiction is the lie that tells the truth."
A breezy read and thought provoking down to earth concepts to ponder on.
Come ON people !
Star Rating: 1,000,000 (5) STARS!
ART MATTERS
Because Your Imagination Can Change The World
“I suggest that reading fiction, reading for pleasure, is one of the most important things one can do.”
I want to shout my love for and the the importance of this book from the rooftops. This book is everything .
Please if you do read this based upon on my review I’d really love to hear/ see your feedback. I’m just blown away.
PLEASE if you love books read this. If you are an author READ THIS. If you write or make art of any kind READ THIS. If you value physical books & their importance READ THIS. If you understand or just love libraries & know how special Librarians are... READ THIS.
EVERYONE READ THIS BOOK. Neil Gaiman is just... he’s Neil Gaiman. He’s my favorite author. This book fits so much value & perfection into so many little pages. I’m serious, read this ; you will thank me later.
Plus... come on the art of the amazing Chris Riddell??
Star Rating: 1,000,000 (5) STARS!
ART MATTERS
Because Your Imagination Can Change The World
“I suggest that reading fiction, reading for pleasure, is one of the most important things one can do.”
I want to shout my love for and the the importance of this book from the rooftops. This book is everything .
Please if you do read this based upon on my review I’d really love to hear/ see your feedback. I’m just blown away.
PLEASE if you love books read this. If you are an author READ THIS. If you write or make art of any kind READ THIS. If you value physical books & their importance READ THIS. If you understand or just love libraries & know how special Librarians are... READ THIS.
EVERYONE READ THIS BOOK. Neil Gaiman is just... he’s Neil Gaiman. He’s my favorite author. This book fits so much value & perfection into so many little pages. I’m serious, read this ; you will thank me later.
Plus... come on the art of the amazing Chris Riddell??
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A collection of reprinted essays with added illustrations by Chris Riddell. While the content is mostly good and succinctly put, I found the advice itself to be quite simplistic and similar to other books in this vein. That said, it’s still nice to be reminded of these things every now and again!