Photographer and blogger Adam J. Kurtz has a huge supply of heartfelt wisdom about the challenges creative people face in maintaining the life balance and self-respect needed to be happy and productive. He’s an earnest, sometimes overachieving narrator of this aggregation of blog posts and essays, but his performance has clarity, and his enthusiasm is never in doubt. Aimed at writers, entrepreneurs, and artists of all kinds, this guide to the speed bumps of artistic life describes the mental traps artists fall into as they let criticism, comparisons, and outright failure diminish their ability to share their gifts. The variety of ideas collected here sometimes sounds disparate or under-elaborated, making this a busy-sounding listen. But the author knows this territory well, so there is much of value to be absorbed. T.W. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
Insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else)
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From the creative mind and heart of designer Adam J. Kurtz comes this upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular essays, this handwritten and heartfelt book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others. Perforated tear-and-share pages make it easy to display the most crucial reminders or to pass a bit of advice on to someone who needs it.
As wry and cheeky as it is empathic and empowering, this deceptively simple, vibrantly full-color book will be a touchstone for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who wants to be more creative--even when it would be easier to give up and act normal.
* This audiobook edition includes new commentary and anecdotes from the author.
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The Ultimate BuzzFeed Books Gift Guide - Official Selection
From the creative mind and heart of designer Adam J. Kurtz comes this upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular essays, this handwritten and heartfelt book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others. Perforated tear-and-share pages make it easy to display the most crucial reminders or to pass a bit of advice on to someone who needs it.
As wry and cheeky as it is empathic and empowering, this deceptively simple, vibrantly full-color book will be a touchstone for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who wants to be more creative--even when it would be easier to give up and act normal.
* This audiobook edition includes new commentary and anecdotes from the author.
Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives
Insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else)
The Ultimate BuzzFeed Books Gift Guide - Official Selection
From the creative mind and heart of designer Adam J. Kurtz comes this upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular essays, this handwritten and heartfelt book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others. Perforated tear-and-share pages make it easy to display the most crucial reminders or to pass a bit of advice on to someone who needs it.
As wry and cheeky as it is empathic and empowering, this deceptively simple, vibrantly full-color book will be a touchstone for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who wants to be more creative--even when it would be easier to give up and act normal.
* This audiobook edition includes new commentary and anecdotes from the author.
The Ultimate BuzzFeed Books Gift Guide - Official Selection
From the creative mind and heart of designer Adam J. Kurtz comes this upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular essays, this handwritten and heartfelt book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others. Perforated tear-and-share pages make it easy to display the most crucial reminders or to pass a bit of advice on to someone who needs it.
As wry and cheeky as it is empathic and empowering, this deceptively simple, vibrantly full-color book will be a touchstone for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who wants to be more creative--even when it would be easier to give up and act normal.
* This audiobook edition includes new commentary and anecdotes from the author.
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BN ID: | 2940173369093 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
Publication date: | 09/28/2021 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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