Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World | 
pickSometimes amazing books pop up at op shops. I found this while browsing through a box of kids picture books .
I love both author and illustrator. Such very wise words and the best drawings to go with them. It‘s only small but it matters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
pickA collection of short essays in classic Gaiman style, illustrated by one of my favorite artists that he works with. One essay on the power of reading and libraries, one on the creative process, and one on a career in the arts, are all strong and uplifting. But the first of the 4 essays, his credo on the strength and freedom of ideas, is a powerful call to arms I had to read twice, and would be happy to have a copy of on my own shelves.
I didn't write much in 2022 so I wanted to start 2023 with a reminder to make art.
Gaiman wrote and Riddell illustrated a beautiful reminder that all art matters and to just do!
Here's to making art and writing through 2023!
pickI listen to this #audiobook twice. #Insightful and #motivational. Motivational book for those who wants to pursue art , may be writing, photography , dance etc. The significance of reading is highlighted in first few chapters. It also emphasises the responsibility of the parents in development of kid‘s reading interest.
#nonfiction2021 #BFC21
pickPerfect little read for this beautiful day. I‘m loving these little books. Going to try and get all of them.
Would make a great gift especially for someone who is working or interested in any of the arts.
#2020joybooks
@MrsMalaprop
#BeautifulWords Day 18: Fats paired Gaiman‘s poem with an ephemeral type project by designer Nir Tober using the element of fire. More here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-4yh
pickListen to Neil Gaiman talk about books, libraries, knowledge, and creating art? Hell yes!
“Probably things will work out somehow, and eventually time will take the sting away, but that doesn‘t matter. Do what only you do best. Make good art.”
“Somebody on the internet thinks what you do is stupid or evil or it‘s all been done before? Make good art.”
“I hope we can give our children a world in which they will read, and be read to, and imagine, and understand.”
Neil Gaiman
“I suggest that reading fiction, that reading for pleasure, is one of the most important things one can do. I‘m making a plea for people to understand what libraries and librarians are, and to preserve both of these.”
pickProbably one of the best inspirational books I‘ve read in a long while whilst stuck up at Uni, I made it so that the school library picked this up and I truly hope that many more students after me pick this quick read up in between busy classes. #5starreview #qualityread
“I believe that you can set your own ideas against ideas you dislike. That you should be free to argue, explain, clarify, debate, offend, insult, rage, mock, sing, dramatise and deny. I do not believe that burning, murdering, exploding people, smashing their heads with rocks (to let the bad ideas out), drowning or even defeating them will work to contain ideas you do not like.”
“I believe that it is difficult to kill an idea because ideas are invisible and contagious, and they move fast.”
pickIf you‘re in need of a quick pick-me-up and some inspiration, then I‘d highly recommend grabbing this little book. Snippets of wisdom and encouragement by Neil Gaiman are beautifully illustrated by Chris Riddell. 5⭐️
pickLovely and inspirational essays by #neilgaiman reflecting the importance of creativity, libraries and reading, accompanied by beautiful #chrisriddell illustrations. Feeling inspired for 2020 ❤️ #artmatters
pickThis illustrated book describes Gaiman‘s views on how ideas will win over guns, how fiction builds empathy, how important libraries are, and six points on how to make art. It has some of Gaiman‘s life snippets. The book is typically Gaiman with interesting advice and encouraging ideas.
pickThis book is a gem. Based on Gaiman‘s poems, speeches and paired with Chris Riddell‘s illustrations, it emphasises the importance of art, pleasure reading, libraries, and imagination. It talks about the power of ideas and free expression, and about inspiring artists to believe in their art. “Make interesting, amazing, glorious, fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here. Make good art."
#AuthorAMonth
I #cherish books like this because I can read them with my kids, and it gives us a beautiful way to talk about the importance of spending time engaging with art of all forms. And it‘s also doubly special because the beautiful litten @Tanisha_A sent it to me ♥️
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Day 6 of #7days7covers :)
Perhaps @Reecaspieces will enjoy the game and show is beautiful covers?
If Gaiman wrote a menu I would love it ❤ Art Matters is brilliant and a quick read I will certainly read again and again and again because Art and Libraries MATTER 📚📚📚❤❤❤❤📚📚📚📚❤❤❤❤
“We need our children to get onto the reading ladder: anything that they enjoy reading will move them up, rung by rung, into #literacy.”
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/15/neil-gaiman-future-libraries-readi...
#QuotsySept19
Sorry for my late post for #bfc3 but this weekend I'm at a convention. I finished my goals with bravour because at con I was running and dancing all the time. And I was shopping ? two books and two comics.
And I read 10 vol of the manga "the lonely planet"
#comic #bookhaul #bookfitnesschallenge
@britt_brooke @Imabusybee @LibrarianJen @Reecaspieces @jb72jen @eeyore031370 @CaroPi @CocoReads #bookfitnesschallenge #BFCR3
pickThis collection is a must-read for any creative person. “Make Good Art” has long been a favourite of mine and was actually the first thing I posted about on Litsy. “Why Our Future Depends on Libraries, Reading and Daydreaming” is also great. I have misgivings about “Credo” but I overall HIGHLY recommend this book.
pickSuch a fun, positive book! I recommend to all the creatives!!😊
Satisfied with how my week went - I was over 10k steps six days, and I got through five books! 📚🏃🏻♀️📖
I enjoyed this challenge so much, I signed up for round three.😁
@wanderinglynn #bfc #bookfitnesschallenge #bfcr2
You're finding out something as you read that will be vitally important for making your way in the world. And it's this: the world doesn't have to be like this. Things can be different.
Physical books are tough, hard to destroy, bath resistant, solar operated, feel good in your hand. They are good at being books, and there will always be a place for them.
“Fiction is the lie that tells the truth. We all have an obligation to daydream. We have an obligation to imagine.”
“You‘re finding out something as you read that will be vitally important for making your way in the world. And it‘s this: the world doesn‘t have to be like this. Things can be different. Fiction builds empathy ... you, and you alone, use your imagination, create a world, and people it and look through other eyes. You‘re being someone else, and when you return to your own world, you‘re going to be slightly changed.”
Ahhh I‘m so happy I finally have this book! Thank you @PurpleyPumpkin 🤗 I‘ll be sending a reply to your card tomorrow.
#PoutinePenPals
“You‘re finding out something as you read that will be vitally important for making your way in the world. And it‘s this:
The World Doesn‘t Have To Be Like This.
Things can be different.”
pickI loved this quick little picture book, especially the part about libraries and reading (of course) 😉
pickThis quick read electrified me! I loved this picture book for adults! A manifesto for art and artists and those dream of being artists and everyone with an imagination, by which I mean everyone! I plan on reading it over and over and over again - especially since it only takes a few minutes.
Sorry about all the exclamation points.
pickGreat book! Talking about how ideas, libraries/librarians, careers, and art bring out the best in you! Do what you love and what you‘re good at: “Make good art.” I‘m glad I got the opportunity to read this 💕📚
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