Artists and scientists analyse the world around them in surprisingly similar ways - by observing, collecting, documenting, analysing and comparing. In this captivating guided journal, readers are encouraged to explore their world as both artists and scientists. Smith sets the reader the mission of documenting and observing the world around them as if they've never seen it before - taking notes and collecting things they find on their travels. With a series of interactive prompts and a beautiful hand-illustrated two-colour package, readers will love exploring this gorgeous book.
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"Both daring and meditative, "How to Be an Explorer of the World" is part Maira Kalman, part Wendy MacNaughton, part its very own kind of whimsy, delivering -- beautifully -- exactly what it says on the tin, with an invitation to be just a little bit more alive each day."
--Brain Pickings
--Brain Pickings
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Keri Smith is the author of the popular weblog Wish Jar Journal, which attracts 8,000 readers daily, "Living Out Loud," and "Tear Up This Book." She's illustrated for the "Washington Post," "New York Times," Ford Motor Company, "People," The Body Shop, and Hallmark. She lives in Canada.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Keri Smith is the master of encouraging you to see things you usually wouldn't see in life. Just flicking through this book I wanted to race out and start doing everything she tells me to do in it.
There are 59 exploration ideas/activities from creating a survey and documenting peoples answers to experimenting with different items as a writing utensil. It takes you out of your box and makes you think like a child again, when creativity had no boundaries.
You're highly encouraged to write/draw/paint in the book and glue things you've collected in to it. I love this idea, but I have such a bad notebook obsession that I couldn't help but open up a new one for my 'explorations'. For me, that means I can keep coming back to some of the ideas and do them again, but some people might prefer to just throw caution to the wind and get stuck in gluing everything you find into the pages of the book. Whatever floats your boat.
I highly recommend this to anyone who is ready to be a child again and start exploring the things in the world we'd forgotten to look closely at.
There are 59 exploration ideas/activities from creating a survey and documenting peoples answers to experimenting with different items as a writing utensil. It takes you out of your box and makes you think like a child again, when creativity had no boundaries.
You're highly encouraged to write/draw/paint in the book and glue things you've collected in to it. I love this idea, but I have such a bad notebook obsession that I couldn't help but open up a new one for my 'explorations'. For me, that means I can keep coming back to some of the ideas and do them again, but some people might prefer to just throw caution to the wind and get stuck in gluing everything you find into the pages of the book. Whatever floats your boat.
I highly recommend this to anyone who is ready to be a child again and start exploring the things in the world we'd forgotten to look closely at.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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It's a great book for quite artistic people as it forces you to see beauty in literally everything. I'd say it's not really aimed at children under the age of 13 as the ideas are sometimes a bit complex, but I'm 15 and I absolutely love it.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By ClaireD
Format:Paperback
I absolutely LOVE Keri Smiths books, i was started off on 'Wreck This Journal' and i bought this book about two months ago before I went to Holland. Even in every day life this book helps you to be creative and really look out for details you would normally ignore.. I would say this book is a fantastic tool for teaching & learning how to be more open and observant.. which in turn unleashes creativity! Highly recommend any of Keri Smiths books but this is my favourite at the moment :) I am now an avid collector and explorer of the world.
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Bible
This book is my new bible and its the think to consult in the morning and feel ready to start a brand new day :)
Its a wonderful object to take a different perspective.
Its a wonderful object to take a different perspective.
Published 18 days ago by Bruno Grilo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab!
Have given this book as a gift - great for adults who want to let loose their creative skills and/or have fun activities to do with their children.
Published 3 months ago by EB
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Awesome Book
Just as good as Keri Smith's other books. Love it!
Definitely get this is you like Keri Smith. Although it's not as interactive as Wreck This Journal, Mess etc, it has a bunch... Read more
Definitely get this is you like Keri Smith. Although it's not as interactive as Wreck This Journal, Mess etc, it has a bunch... Read more
Published 3 months ago by sarah2117
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A must for all children!
Super book! My daughter found it at the library and loved it so much, we had to buy it for her. This is not book that will sit on the shelf, but will be brought along on outings... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Michelle Ballard
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urban art
You know what I love about this book? The fact that it reinforces my belief that there's a pace for everyone in this world, even if you happen to be someone who likes making art... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lockie
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Inspiring projects, disappointing presentation
This book has a very optimistic and fun feel although the colour quality of the illustrations is a bit disappointing. Read more
Published 16 months ago by MistyM
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A great creative jump lead
Bereft of ideas, inspiration, or motivation - pick up this book to get you back on track.
Also, a great read for getting you to re-examine the familiar - or what you... Read more
Also, a great read for getting you to re-examine the familiar - or what you... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Andy Green
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Great
My 7 year old daughter was given this book for her birthday about 6 months ago. She has loved using it and still takes it along when we are out and about. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2010 by Joanna
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explorer of the world
A creative and inspiring book to stimulate the imagination whether walking about the streets of your town, in the country or your garden, or just from the comfort of your armchair. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2010 by jennie
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Keri Smith is a lovely explorer
Keri Smith is a lovely explorer and inspires you to do the same, this is a useful and inspiring book to observe and enjoy the world around us.
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by M. Russo
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