Finish This Book and Whatever You Are, Be a Good One: 100 Inspirational Quotations Hand-Lettered by Lisa Congdon

From the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal, a collaborative creative journey where you become the author...

One dark and stormy night, author Keri Smith found some strange scattered pages abandoned in a park. She collected and assembled them, trying to solve the mystery of this unexpected discovery, and now she's passing the task on to you, her readers.

Your mission is to become the new author of this work. You will continue the research and provide the content. In order to complete the task, you will have to undergo some secret intelligence training, which is included in this volume. Since no one knows what lies ahead, please proceed with caution, but know...this book does not exist without you.

Brand: Perigee Trade

Published on: 2011-09-06

Released on: 2011-09-06

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Dimensions: 9.10" h x .60" w x 7.30" l, .93 pounds

Binding: Paperback

208 pages

Review 

Praise for Finish This Book

“Keri Smith may well be the self-help guru this DIY generation deserves.” - The Believer

“Very compelling.” - Wired Magazine

“Recommended to anyone who likes nature or mysteries!” - The Guardian

“What Keri Smith does with Finish This Book is give you permission (and resources) to be a creative problem solver while finding your own unique voice and creative authority. When you turn the last page you’ve not only finished the book you have become a creator in the process.” - Braid Creative & Consulting

Praise for Keri Smith 

“A conceptual artist and author luring kids into questioning the world and appreciating every smell, texture and mystery in it.” - TIME Magazine

About the Author 

Keri Smith is a bestselling author, illustrator, and thinker. Her books include Wreck This Journal, The Wander Society, This is Not a Book, How to Be an Explorer of the World, Mess, Finish This Book, The Pocket Scavenger, Wreck This Journal Everywhere, Everything Is Connected, and The Imaginary World of... as well as Wreck This App, This is Not an App, and the Pocket Scavenger app. She enjoys spending time with her husband, experimental musician Jefferson Pitcher, and two children.

A quote book like no other, this thought-provoking collection compiles the timeless wisdom of great original minds from Marie Curie to Stephen King, Joan of Arc to Jack Kerouac, Oscar Wilde to Harriet Tubman brilliantly hand-lettered by beloved indie artist Lisa Congdon. Readers will find enlightening insights ("Wisdom begins in wonder"  Socrates), stirring calls to action ("Leap and the net will appear" John Burroughs), and stimulating encouragements ("Be curious, not judgmental" Walt Whitman) beautifully illuminated on every page. A delightful reminder to get out there and make the most of life, Whatever You Are, Be a Good One is perfect for recent graduates, creative thinkers, and anyone looking for a little inspiration.

Brand: Chronicle Books CA

Published on: 2014-04-01

Released on: 2014-04-01

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Dimensions: 7.50" h x .75" w x 7.50" l, .85 pounds

Binding: Hardcover

108 pages

Review 

"Taking its title from a famous Abraham Lincoln quote, this beautifully hand-lettered book shares 100 inspirational quotations from great minds such as Oscar Wilde, George Eliot, and Walt Whitman. Revisit this colorful read whenever you need a pick-me-up or a push to get out there and make the most of your day." - Real Simple

"An impossibly charming compendium of 100 wise and timeless thoughts from some of history's greatest minds, hand-lettered by Lisa Congdon. The common thread underpinning these quotes which include such beloved luminaries as Albert Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, Henry James, Anne Lamott, Soren Kierkegaard, and Leo Tolstoy is Congdon's own sensibility about what it means to live with kindness and integrity, to cherish beauty and the creative spirit, and ultimately to be a good human being." - Brain Pickings

"Just right for a pick-me-up." - Fitness

About the Author 

Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon is best known for her hand-lettering, paintings, drawings, and pattern designs. She keeps a daily blog about her life, work, and inspirations called Today is Going to be Awesome. Lisa lives in Oakland, California, with her partner, chihuahua, and two cats.