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The Shape of Ideas

An Illustrated Exploration of Creativity

by Grant Snider
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"[Snider has] created something unique: a synthesis of comics, philosophy, and poetry: a thoughtful new way of packaging eternal ideas in cartoon boxes." —The Los Angeles Review of Books
What does an idea look like? And where do they come from? Grant Snider's illustrations will motivate you to explore these questions, inspire you to come up with your own answers and, like all Gordian knots, prompt even more questions. Whether you are a professional artist or designer, a student pursuing a creative career, a person of faith, someone who likes walks on the beach, or a dreamer who sits on the front porch contemplating life, this collection of one- and two-page comics will provide insight into the joys and frustrations of creativity, inspiration, and process—no matter your age or creative background.
"A creative kaleidoscope of humor, insight, and truth. An inventive window into the creative experience filled with hope and encouragement for daydreamers and doodlers, sketchers and scribblers, inventors, explorers, and spinners of yarns." —Clare Vanderpool, New York Times-bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author
"Grant Snider's work delivers introspection, humor, and inspiration in visually stunning drawings. They are a colorful look into the creative process—from the moments of quiet contemplation to the days of frenzied desperation." —Susan Cain, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
"A friendly, encouraging depiction of the creative process, with its highs and lows, from a comics creator." —The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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  • Release date

    April 22, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9781683350316

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      • ISBN: 9781683350316
      • File size: 25652 KB
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 15, 2017
      Bold and colorful comics illustrations highlight this inspirational guide to artistic and everyday creation, focusing on sparking light-bulb-over-the-head moments through short reflections on practical and mental exploration. An orthodontist who practices cartooning and illustration on the side, Snider uses gentle and playful humor to explore subjects from the concrete (life drawing and typography) to the abstract (writer’s block and doing nothing). Although Snider’s whimsical and cheerful panels don’t paint a specific narrative, the comics format is well suited to these concepts: a page on multitasking introduces more and more objects to each static panel until they overwhelm; “How to Climb a Hill” quirkily brainstorms the Sisyphus conundrum by considering how get a stubborn tapir up a mountain. The tongue-in-cheek wit and self-deprecating style make this a pleasant introduction to the joy and frustration of making any kind of art, and the beautifully designed presentation—with a charming die-cut cover—is a fine proof of concept.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

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  • English

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