52 Projects: Random Acts of Everyday Creativity
Jeffrey Yamaguchi extends an invitation to indulge one's inner artist by committing yourself to one creative project a week for 52 weeks. 52 Projectschronicles the author's artistic journey over the course of one year and how it changed his life-and also offers 52 jumping-off points for the reader's own creative inspiration: - Frame a picture you've drawn, painted, or photographed-and hang it up in a public environment - Write the story of why you moved to the city in which you currently live - Ask your grandparents to tell you their stories-and document them - Create something while your laundry is washing and drying - Make the perfect margarita-and drink it - Send a friend a Chinese take-out menu and chopsticks - Stay up all night-and make the most of it
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0399532064
ISBN13:9780399532061
Release Date:November 2005
Publisher:Perigee Books
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.49 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.0" x 7.1"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 12 and higher
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Intelligent, meaningful, and doable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
So if you've taken a look at the mags Readymade and Make and noticed how the stuff they suggest you do is mostly too kooky or too costly, you should definitely check out this book. They're projects that you make very personal, often heartfelt, either using the stuff of your own life that you already have at hand or joining with a friend or family member to exchange and share and create things with lasting meaning. The ideas get you going, and the direction is up to you. You have to follow how it plays out (which suggests that future editions should include some road-test feedback from readers). There is no requirement that you hunt down a billion little gadgets from Home Depot or invest in a circular saw or squint at four pages of diagrams. None of that. These are cool, imaginative ideas for making art out of the materials of your own life.
Need something to start your creative engine? This book will help...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I like the fact that this book has simple instructions on how to be creative. There are no ideas that call for complicated supplies or techniques (not that I have a problem with that, since that is also a challenge). But for those who are get put off by that kind of activity, 52 Projects gives the reader basic ideas that can enhance the readers creativity. e.g., you can just take a camera and get simple shots and start to see how you progressed is something we learn in school - most pre-schoolers just do it and get it over with. I have been a fan of Mr. Yamaguchi's website for a while now, as well as various other creative websites, and each time I am inspired to write, paint, mosaic, whatever gets my creative juices going to help me maintain my sanity. For that alone, I give this book 5 stars.
Clever but sincere, this is a real gem
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I read this book and was surprised by how much I liked it, given its simple premise. But its really rich, with thought provoking, sometimes quirky projects. Jeff's writing is engaging too, its not just some bullet point list. I even think I liked the opening chapters the best, where he writes about the joy and value of projects. Kind of gets your juices flowing. Its pretty smart and sophisticated, but the book has its heart in the right place. I actually liked it so much I bought one for xmas for my neice, I think she'll really like the book. It's a put together really well, and has a great look- it's a good gift I think. I'd recommend it for anyone.
miracle cure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Ours would be a richer world, if every citizen between the ages of 11 and 93 kept a copy of 52 Projects atop his or her toilet tank, where it could be referred to constantly and spontaneously. Full of high pranking spirits and sentimental recognition of the most deserving stripe, Jeffrey Yamaguchi's suggestions reduced me to tears even as they sent me scuttling for the padded envelope in which I happily mailed my first project to a stranger.
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