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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
I absolutely LOVE this book. I recently went to a Post Secret event at UCF where I actually got to hear Frank speak. I was also lucky enough to get my book signed. I think that Frank truly is "the most trusted stranger in America". Reading this book, as well as any of the other Post Secret books, makes me feel more human, and more connected to others who have secrets they hold inside.
I've been meaning to read the PostSecret books for awhile. I can see why people like them so much. There is power in the anonymous confessions. Secrets are generally not positive things, so this is a pretty dark, sad collection of things. I hope the people who wrote the postcards had the courage and resources to deal with their problems in more ways than just sending a postcard. Based on a few submissions in this book, this project acted as a catalyst for people to deal, and that's terrific. I think it's the whole reason Warren started this project, to help others. Interesting, sad, very fast reading. I am glad I picked it up.
This is one of the most spellbounding, quick reads I have devoured in a long time. Frank Warren's idea for sharing secrets is therapeutic both for the reader and for the contributors. I really enjoy this book, because it makes me remember that no one is perfect, no matter how good they are at acting.
Funny. Heartbreaking. Scary. Inspiring. Shows the ways we are universals, and the ways we are unique.
The last thing I need is another coffee table book for a non-existant coffee table... But I have an affection for PostSecret since it is fairly local, I've seen some exhibitions, and Frank Warren has been a pretty awesome supporter of my former roller derby league.
Picked this up in a book swap and finally got around to flipping through it, although I've been familiar with the project for years. The book isn't really anything to be read, it's just an art book. PostSecret is also a project that was made possible by the web, and grew because of its novelty at the time. Now these secrets would be plastered on Tumblr and shared on FB, and the idea of a book almost seems trite.
Sometimes having limitations on art can create more interesting pieces than the most high-flying projects. And trying to tie down big heavy emotions and fit them onto a little 4x6 postcard? Brilliance emerges.
Picked this up in a book swap and finally got around to flipping through it, although I've been familiar with the project for years. The book isn't really anything to be read, it's just an art book. PostSecret is also a project that was made possible by the web, and grew because of its novelty at the time. Now these secrets would be plastered on Tumblr and shared on FB, and the idea of a book almost seems trite.
Sometimes having limitations on art can create more interesting pieces than the most high-flying projects. And trying to tie down big heavy emotions and fit them onto a little 4x6 postcard? Brilliance emerges.
Powerful - would flip through again, but would not read the entire thing again.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
This is one of my favorite mail art call theme. The people who sent these look amazing and I recommend it to anyone who likes multimedia art. Definitely check this book out.