This Is Not a Book
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From the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal , a curious, engaging, and creative rethinking of all the different things a book can be. In this uniquely skewed look at the purpose and function of a “book”, Keri Smith offers an illustrated guide that challenges readers to creatively examine all the different ways This Is Not a Book can be used. With intriguing prompts, readers will discover that the book can be: A secret message— tear out a page, write a note on it for a stranger, and leave it in a public place . A recording device— have everyone you contact today write their name in the book . An instrument— create as many sounds as you can using the book, like flipping the pages fast or slapping the cover . This Is Not a Book forces you to ask, “If it’s not a book, what is it then?”—with a kaleidoscope of possible answers. Review: My (almost) 14-year-old niece is thrilled. - I was having difficulty deciding what to get our almost 14-year-old niece for her birthday. After reading the reviews and checking out the "Look Inside" features, I decided to get this book and also "Wreck This Journal" (duct tape version), also by Keri. Our niece is on the mature side for her age, but I realized I would have loved this when I was in school. The reaction was great! She instantly started filling in both books. Both books are similar, but different. She hardly put the book down for the rest of the night, as far as we could tell. We were at her house for several hours after she opened her gifts and she was busy with a pen almost the entire time. Very happy with my purchase. I can't give a specific review on either book as I can't remember which activities were in which book, but she was laughing and enjoying them all. At one time, there was a very loud thud on the floor. We all jumped. It was just my niece throwing her book across the room and laughing. I guess one of the books told her to do so. It was so funny once we realized what had happened. Review: Great project - I bought this book to do with my husband, who just so happens to be my BFF as well, To bring us closer and teach us more about ourselves and each other. Well we just got it today and I gotta tell you it was one of the best things I could have spent my money on. We are already having a blast with it. Which is of course the main goal. We were reading the first task: keep this book with you in full view at all times. And it says in the beginning taht only you can decide how to use this-is not a- book, and only you can interpret the instructions how ever you see them, Well we asked ourselves WHY should we do this task, well to us that instruction is meant so that at any given time when ever we feel inspiration strike or a moment of creativity we can just grab it and get creative on that page. for him that means drawing something for me it means writing down an idea. And yet for somebody else that instruction might have a totally different purpose. So you can see how this book really brings out your creativity and forces you to think, and even will teach you somethings about yourself that maybe you did not know before. If you are going to spend your money on a book I highly recommend this one.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 930 Reviews |
A**N
My (almost) 14-year-old niece is thrilled.
I was having difficulty deciding what to get our almost 14-year-old niece for her birthday. After reading the reviews and checking out the "Look Inside" features, I decided to get this book and also "Wreck This Journal" (duct tape version), also by Keri. Our niece is on the mature side for her age, but I realized I would have loved this when I was in school. The reaction was great! She instantly started filling in both books. Both books are similar, but different. She hardly put the book down for the rest of the night, as far as we could tell. We were at her house for several hours after she opened her gifts and she was busy with a pen almost the entire time. Very happy with my purchase. I can't give a specific review on either book as I can't remember which activities were in which book, but she was laughing and enjoying them all. At one time, there was a very loud thud on the floor. We all jumped. It was just my niece throwing her book across the room and laughing. I guess one of the books told her to do so. It was so funny once we realized what had happened.
S**N
Great project
I bought this book to do with my husband, who just so happens to be my BFF as well, To bring us closer and teach us more about ourselves and each other. Well we just got it today and I gotta tell you it was one of the best things I could have spent my money on. We are already having a blast with it. Which is of course the main goal. We were reading the first task: keep this book with you in full view at all times. And it says in the beginning taht only you can decide how to use this-is not a- book, and only you can interpret the instructions how ever you see them, Well we asked ourselves WHY should we do this task, well to us that instruction is meant so that at any given time when ever we feel inspiration strike or a moment of creativity we can just grab it and get creative on that page. for him that means drawing something for me it means writing down an idea. And yet for somebody else that instruction might have a totally different purpose. So you can see how this book really brings out your creativity and forces you to think, and even will teach you somethings about yourself that maybe you did not know before. If you are going to spend your money on a book I highly recommend this one.
K**A
This is not a review.
So many new prompts to follow, Keri Smith does not disappoint. This is an inspiring and fun interactive "not Book". It includes themes like: Create a new identity, Leave book somewhere overnight. Some pages tell you to turn to other pages, some want you to draw or make a list. Some call for you to alter the book in some way. This is great for an artist, writer or for boredom. Recommended for anyone.
A**A
Not my cup of tea
I was looking for a book to boost my creativity, I love to draw and paint but with the prompts given I find it difficult to work for me, don’t get me wrong, it’s very creative but it has more activities than prompts for artists, so if you like to explore, go out, try different activities this is gonna be perfect for you. But remember, some activities will be impossible to make right now because of the pandemic since they involve other people (friends,family, strangers).
P**Y
This not a book
This is fun & makes you think of how to do the different prompts
H**C
Fun for all ages
I just enjoy prompt books
T**H
Entertaining
This is a great item to buy a creative spirit!! I purchased one in my late 20s and I used many pages. Loved going on Pinterest to get ideas!!
W**S
Not for everybody
I was excited when I read comments on all Keri Smith's books and bought two. Unfortunately, this one is definitely not for me. The Wreck Journal makes sense - it allows to do things one isn't and has never been allowed to do with books or copybooks - so it liberates. But with this one after a couple of exercises I'd get a dirty unhygienic thing I would be squeamish to hold in my hands.
B**G
Genial
Cargado de ideas para hacerte dibujar, escribir, crear collages, pensar... Un libro totalmente diferente para los que estén cansados de "lo mismo de siempre"
G**A
Regalare un libro fa bene alla cultura
Regalo
M**A
lustig und kreativ!
Dieses "Nicht-Buch" macht unheimlich viel Spaß! Zum Empfehlen wenn jemand bisschen Kreativität in sein Leben einführen will oder Ablenkung vom Alltag braucht.
S**S
Fun
Love it
S**Z
I had so much fun reading this !
The firts thing you will notice when you get this book is the texture, it feels like a really fancy book. I was so excited to get this book, the minute it arrived I ran to the mailbox and started it immediatly, seriously, BUY IT. You won't regret it and such a reasonable price for what it is really.
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