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Zen Pencils
Zen Pencils: Cartoon Quotes from Inspirational Folks | Gavin Aung Than
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Gavin Aung Than, an Australian graphic designer turned cartoonist, started the weekly Zen Pencils blog in February 2012. He describes his motivation for launching Zen Pencils: "I was working in the boring corporate graphic design industry for eight years before finally quitting at the end of 2011 to pursue my passion for illustration and cartooning. At my old job, when my boss wasn't looking, I would waste time reading Wikipedia pages, mainly biographies about people whose lives were a lot more interesting than mine. Their stories and quotes eventually inspired me to leave my job to focus on what I really wanted to do. The idea of taking these inspiring quotes, combining them with my love of drawing and sharing them with others led to the creation of Zen Pencils." "Zen Pencils deftly blends the inspired thoughts of our great creative and moral thinkers with its own fresh visual wit. Because these work as pithy history lessons illuminating timeless human truths, it's no wonder Gavin's engaging comics go viral!" Michael Cavna, Washington Post's Comic Riffs "Sometimes all it takes is a clear, original vision and a talented hand. Gavin Aung Than and his genius of Zen Pencils gives us that together, and so much more." -Chris Hadfield, retired astronaut and former Commander of the International Space Station "If you read this book and don't get a lump in your throat and a stirring in your heart at least once, check your pulse. You're dead." Philip Plait, The Bad Astronomer "Gavin has the amazing ability to make words and ideas come alive. He teaches, inspires, and brings a whole new level of creativity to the quotes that hold a special place in our hearts." Bren Brown, Ph.D., LMSW Author of the No. 1 New York Times Bestseller, Daring Greatly "Zen Pencils is a visual demonstration of joy and courage. Buy it for inspiration, and keep it for regular reminders of living bigger." Chris Guillebeau, New York Times Bestselling Author of The $100 Startup
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Moonprismpower
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I just got new notecards and I‘ll be using them for #Litsylove. It‘s the little things...

Mrs_B They‘re gorgeous! 😍 4y
JoScho Love those! 4y
MemoirsForMe 😍👍🏻 4y
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booklover3258
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Pickpick

My review of this graphic novel can be found on my Youtube Vlog at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNggtI1es-c

Enjoy!

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megnews
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Mehso-so

Book 122 4/6/19

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Betty
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Each quote is illustrated differently. A great book on Hoopla.

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Tanisha_A
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"The credit belongs to the man in the arena." - Theodore Roosevelt
#Human #QuotsyMarch18
@TK-421

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Tanisha_A
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"We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing must be attained." - Marie Curie
#Legend #QuotsyMarch18
@TK-421

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Tanisha_A
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What a beautiful poem to start your day with!

"Keep Ithaka always in your mind
Arriving there is what you are destined for
But do not hurry the journey at all."

Ithaka, written by Constantine P. Cavafy, a Greek poet!

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KerriNTurner
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Borrowed this off my husband after many hours in the car...

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Tanisha_A
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Explore, dream, discover! - H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Enjoying this beautiful and full of inspiration graphic book. Zen Pencils! 💜

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EvieBee
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Did anyone else catch the WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT podcast on Tuesday? I think it‘s my favorite episode to date! Her guest owns a pencil store in Manhattan, and it made me rethink my knowledge of pencils. Couldn‘t help but think of a bouquet of pencils! Found this pen and pencil set yesterday.

emilyhaldi Why does the thought of a pencil store get me so excited!? ✏️ 7y
tricours I love pens! 7y
EvieBee @emilyhaldi me too! I love the stationary and school supply section of most stores!! 7y
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EvieBee @tricours Me too! I can‘t have enough. 7y
lycomayflower Love that podcast! I really want to check out that store after listening to that episode. 7y
minkyb Great episode. I signed up for the store‘s email newsletter. 🤗 7y
EvieBee @lycomayflower Me too! I subscribed to her Instagram page and the letter writing friend as well. I‘m feeling inspired! 7y
EvieBee @minkyb Ooh. I need to do that, too! I‘ve been looking through the store Instagram feed. 7y
GAustin I found it interesting as well. Who knew we needed a pencil store... I was intrigued! 7y
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OrangeMooseReads
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So I'm going as a Sexy Pencil this Halloween, what will you be?
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Libby1 Confused Pumpkin. 🤷🏼‍♀️🎃 7y
merelybookish Cute 🍪 7y
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OrangeMooseReads @merelybookish that could be fun 7y
MommyOfTwo Cute Bunny 7y
Avanders Cute truck lol 😂👶🏼🚚 7y
mcipher Cool wizard! I like it. 👍 7y
Ashley_Nicoletto Naked nurse. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 7y
imabusybee Confused mustache 😂😂 7y
Jess7 A confused mustache - that's hilarious @imabusybee (edited) 7y
Jess7 I'm a dead zebra and my husband is a cool bathtub 😳🤔 (edited) 7y
Meeko93 Beautiful unicorn 🦄😄❤👍 7y
TheBookHippie Evil Nurse bahahahahaha 7y
books_from_my_shelves Cool model and my husband cute pumpkin hahaha😃 7y
scripturient Evil Squirrel 😊😂😂 7y
DarcysMom Funny Model 🤔 7y
CouronneDhiver A confused trash can 😐 just call me Oscar. 7y
JaclynW Sassy Nurse 😂 7y
[DELETED] 3803335244 Haha! I'm a confused toilet 🚽 fitting seeing I cleaned my bathrooms today! 🤣🤣 7y
booklvr39 I'm a cute emoji, lol. My costume would be 📚 7y
Kalalalatja Funny Lobster over here! 🙋🦐 7y
Rachbb3 Evil trashcan 😂 7y
julesG Scary Unicorn - I'm sure I can rock this. 7y
susanw @Kalalalatja Hey! I'm funny lobster too! 7y
Kalalalatja @susanw Woohoo! 🙌🙌 7y
LauraBrook Evil truck. 😕 7y
DivineDiana A Confused Bunny! 😂 7y
Purrfectpages Confused Truck 7y
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WanderingBookaneer
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Great comic stories created around famous quotes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Melmar
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Just read both vol 1 and 2 on #hoopla and ordered copies for me and my brother. #comic #zen

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InknScribbles
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Ohh.. I haven't realized the power of this book until i read it. When i found it in library i just picked it because i wanted a light read. And what is lighter than cartoons. But this book has so many powerful #quotes which really touched my heart.
A great #motivational books. Need to be savoured in parts. Will re -read it again for sure. 😊

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Ohh.. i am so absolutely loving this book that i want to cry 😢
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#booklove #currentlyreading

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InknScribbles
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And i know i am gonna reach there one day (3/3)
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#currentlyreading #motivation #dreams

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InknScribbles
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Yes i am trying that.. (2/3)

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InknScribbles
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Yeah this happens with me.. (1/3)
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#currentlyreading #motivation #dreams

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InknScribbles
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Have you guys read this book?

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freyaheart
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Pickpick

This book was in the recommendation after I read Adulthood is a myth. I'm glad I took the time to read it. #litsyatoz #letterz

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Abigator
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Yay!

MrBook 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻!!! Congrats! 8y
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priyavenkat
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Some weekend relief :)

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Avinash
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A definite short and quick read for cartoon and art lovers. Aung Than has perfectly blended art with inspirational quotes to create a masterpiece

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PReddy05
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A book which tells you life quotes in a very interesting way.

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Tarlia
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Abandoning the novel for a little light bedtime reading.

ReadingOver50 Looks like fun!😀 9y
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