Download or read book Drawing from Life written by Jane Tolmie and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autobiography has seen enormous expansions and challenges over the past decades. One of these expansions has been in comics, and it is an expansion that pushes back against any postmodern notion of the death of the author/subject, while also demanding new approaches from critics. Drawing from Life: Memory and Subjectivity in Comic Art is a collection of essays about autobiography, semi-autobiography, fictionalized autobiography, memory, and self-narration in sequential art, or comics. Contributors come from a range of academic backgrounds including English, American studies, comparative literature, gender studies, art history, and cultural studies. The book engages with well-known figures such as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; with cult-status figures such as Martin Vaughn-James; and with lesser-known works by artists such as Frédéric Boilet. Negotiations between artist/writer/body and drawn/written/text raise questions of how comics construct identity, and are read and perceived, requiring a critical turn towards theorizing the comics' viewer. At stake in comic memoir and semi-autobiography is embodiment. Remembering a scene with the intent of rendering it in sequential art requires nonlinear thinking and engagement with physicality. Who was in the room and where? What was worn? Who spoke first? What images dominated the encounter? Did anybody smile? Man or mouse? Unhinged from the summary paragraph, the comics artist must confront the fact of the flesh, or the corporeal world, and they do so with fascinating results.

Download or read book Drawing Is Magic written by John Hendrix and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Drawing Is Magic, author John Hendrix teaches aspiring and advanced artists to find their unique visual voices and become creative daredevils. Through his freeing, offbeat exercises, drawers learn a sophisticated philosophy of creative thinking"--Publisher's website.

Download or read book Messy Thrilling Life written by Sabrina Ward Harrison and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is not a story about foiled plans and what’s the use of trying anyway. This is precisely a story about making things–making stories, making plans, making lists, and making love–in the face of the inevitable messiness we will encounter.” –from the Foreword by Laurie Wagner Sabrina Ward Harrison, creator of the stunning visual memoirsSpilling OpenandBrave on the Rocks, now shares her vibrant new work, which continues her personal journey of growth and discovery. Through striking multimedia collages and prose that is raw and touching and refreshingly authentic, Sabrina explores aspirations, dreams, and commitment–and brings herself to the threshold of true independence. In the summer of 2001, Sabrina moved from California to New York City, the place where, she felt, any serious artist must eventually wind up. The city struck her as exhilarating and daunting, a brilliant assault on the senses, a concrete landscape of hope and failure. Three months later the horror of September 11 unfolded a few blocks away. Like the rest of the world, Sabrina began to look outside herself with a new clarity and urgency. And on the horizon appeared a man who looked like The One–friend, lover, life partner. With this relationship came larger, more complicated and unanswerable questions: Am I ready for marriage? Where does a career fit in? Does love mean losing my self? Does permanent mean forever? What will I never know about where I’m going if I don’t go? Harrison reflects on her journey from starry-eyed innocent to responsible adult and expresses it with dazzling visuals and candid insights inMessy Thrilling Life. It is a singular book sure to resonate with readers who have laughed, wept, and grown along with her.

Download or read book The Artist s Way Morning Pages Journal written by Julia Cameron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elegantly repackaged, The Morning Pages Journal is one of The Artist's Way's most effective tools for cultivating creativity, personal growth, and change. Now more compact and featuring spiral binding to make for easier use, these Morning Pages invite you to do three pages daily of longhand writing, strictly stream-of-consciousness, which provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize, and synchronize the day at hand. This daily writing, coupled with the twelve-week program outlined in The Artist's Way, will help you discover and recover your personal creativity, artistic confidence, and productivity. The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal includes an introduction by Julia Cameron, complete instructions on how to use the Morning Pages and benefit fully from their daily use, and inspiring quotations that will guide you through the process.

Download or read book Sea Wife written by Amity Gaige and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Notable Book of the Year “Brilliantly breathes life not only into the perils of living at sea, but also into the hidden dangers of domesticity, parenthood, and marriage. What a smart, swift, and thrilling novel.” —Lauren Groff, author of Florida Juliet is failing to juggle motherhood and her stalled-out dissertation on confessional poetry when her husband, Michael, informs her that he wants to leave his job and buy a sailboat. With their two kids—Sybil, age seven, and George, age two—Juliet and Michael set off for Panama, where their forty-four foot sailboat awaits them. The initial result is transformative; the marriage is given a gust of energy, Juliet emerges from her depression, and the children quickly embrace the joys of being at sea. The vast horizons and isolated islands offer Juliet and Michael reprieve – until they are tested by the unforeseen. A transporting novel about marriage, family and love in a time of unprecedented turmoil, Sea Wife is unforgettable in its power and astonishingly perceptive in its portrayal of optimism, disillusionment, and survival.

Download or read book Dogs Go Around the World Colouring Book written by Feel Happy Colouring and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who doesn't like dogs? Who doesn't like travel? Our innovative and completely original artwork contains 26 hand-drawn, single-sided detailed illustrations covering popular destinations such as New York, London and Paris. The last page confirms the locations our lucky dogs visited. A stress-relieving, calming and fun colouring book.

Download or read book American Gulag written by Mark Dow and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The freelance writer and poet takes an unprecedented look inside the secret and repressive world of U.S. immigration prisons.

Download or read book A Passion for Ideas written by Heinrich von Pierer and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business and industry leaders are eager to find ways to spark the creative instinct in their work forces. The creation, implementation, and sustainability of new ideas is the lifeblood ensuring the growth and viability of any organization. Without continuing innovation, competitive advantage and global market share are endangered. Once-thriving organizations can find themselves unprepared for the future. This newly translated work examines the multi-layered environment of innovation by melding the thoughts of business management pundits like Peter Senge with the views of artist, politicians, and other non-traditional thinkers like Tao Ho, Peter Greenaway, and Wolfgang Rihm. These thought leaders share their insights and help us to understand the process of creativity and construction and the methods to move organizations forward in an ever-changing climate.

Download or read book The Beer Review Logbook written by Inc. Peter Pauper Press and published by Peter Pauper Press. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This portable beer journal fits in your pocket, yet provides plenty of space to record and rate your favorite brews. 144 pages total, with log pages to record key tasting details for 124 beers. Record the date and place of your tasting, the beer name and style, brewer, price, and more. Plenty of room to record your ratings, including appearance, aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and overall impressions. Included: A beer-evaluating primer and chart of beer styles and sub-styles for reference. Acid-free archival-quality paper. Elastic band attached to back cover keeps your place or keeps journal closed. Durable hardcover. Foil-stamped volume makes a nice gift. Pocket-sized: 4-1/4 inches wide by 5-3/4 inches high.

Download or read book Tree of Dreams Journal Diary Notebook written by Inc. Peter Pauper Press and published by Peter Pauper Press. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ''A woodland in full color is awesome as a forest fire . . . but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart.'' --Hal Borland. Let this brilliant journal ignite your creativity -- 192 lightly lined pages provide plenty of space for personal reflection, sketching, or jotting down favorite quotes or poems. Opaque acid-free archival paper takes pen or pencil beautifully. Touches of gold foil illuminate the cover image of an autumnal tree. Raised embossing lends dimensional detailing. Journal includes a satin ribbon marker with which to keep your place. Gilded-gold page edging is a classic touch. A larger size: 7-1/4 inches wide by 9 inches high. Bookbound, with complementary bronze endsheets.

Download or read book Birding Journal written by and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Record your favorite birding moments inside this perfect birding companion. Note which birds you see, and when and where you saw them. Document the birds eating at your feeder. Compare first arrivals from year to year. Keep track of your life list and more. Whether you're a beginning bird watcher or a seasoned birder, this beautiful journal - with its sophisticated art and elegant style - is a book you'll use again and again.

Download or read book Imps and Monsters Ten Years of Art by Justin Hillgrove written by Justin Hillgrove and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Grimoire Journal written by Paige Vanderbeck and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guided grimoire journal to inspire new witches A grimoire is a witch’s personal book of spells—a magical companion where they jot notes, observations, rituals and more. It’s part scrapbook, part journal, and all-powerful. The Grimoire Journal is a helpful guide to creating your very own grimoire through rituals, recipes, thoughtful journal prompts, and more. There’s no wrong way to be a witch and no wrong way to use this grimoire guide. Start in the middle if something inspires you. Draw pictures, paste in photos, or write your incantations in haiku form. You’re in the magical driver’s seat. The Grimoire Journal provides you with: Magical knowledge—Immerse yourself in the world of magic. You’ll work with candles, crystals, herbs, and other tools. Learn how to bless your home, open your Third Eye to scry with the stars, and brew enchanted tea. Illustrations of moon phases and a write-in Wheel of the Year are also included. Thought-provoking prompts—Summon your spells, record your rituals, describe your dreams, and write down your recipes using powerful prompts inspired by every magical purpose. Pages for your personal magic—Once you begin writing down your thoughts, feelings, and magical experiences, you’ll realize one of The Grimoire Journal’s true powers: tuning into your inner voice to craft your very own spells and rituals. Order The Grimoire Journal now to build a beautiful keepsake grimoire that will evolve with you as you develop your craft.

Download or read book Couple s Book written by Ben Carey and published by . This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Couple's Book is an ironic, interactive book for him and her, in which lovers record their moments of mutual bliss and monitor the ups and downs of their relationship. The book is structured along chronological lines, from 'Love Is In The Air' through 'Pillow Talk' to 'Ever After'. Record your first date, doodle in it together, write down your top ten orgasms, sort out your household chores, plan your trial separation, and much much more. At the heart of the book lies 'The Couple's Logbook': an especially intimate chapter reserved for comments and grievances that, if left unspoken, could sink the relationship...

Download or read book Organizing Creativity written by Daniel Wessel and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-30 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written as a help for individual persons who want to organize their creativity, be it for science (incl. engineering and commercial projects), art, or private projects. Its aim is to enlarge your options when having ideas and to improve the chance of realizing creative projects.It is written as a practical handbook and describes how organization can support generating, capturing, collecting (incl. enlarging, restructuring, etc.) and realizing ideas.While creativity "techniques" are dealt with, the focus is on the infrastructure to enable you to capture your fleeting ideas and cultivate them to finally realize them as creative projects.

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