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Creative, Not Famous

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Creative, Not Famous by Ayun Halliday delves into the journey of embracing a creative life without the necessity of fame or widespread recognition. The book encourages individuals to find value and fulfilment in their creative pursuits, focusing on personal satisfaction rather than external validation. It offers insights and inspiration for those who wish to lead a creative life on their own terms.
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This book may appeal to you if you are a creative person seeking inspiration and validation in a world that often glorifies fame. It offers practical advice and motivational anecdotes for artists and dreamers eager to pursue their passions without the pressure of achieving celebrity status. Ideal for those passionate about personal growth and the joy of creation for its own sake.

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Creative, Not Famous

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Writer, illustrator, zinemaker, and playwright Ayun Halliday interviewed dozens of creative people and shared her own experiences to produce this rallying cry for the 'small potato'—someone whose focus is making cool, meaningful work and living a creative life rather than achieving wealth or celebrity.

Sections range from the practice of artmaking to wrangling self-doubt to DIY marketing and self-promotion. Along the way, Halliday shows that your art can bring you satisfaction, success, community, and a modest income—without losing sight of your reasons for doing it in the first place.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781648410598

Publisher: Microcosm Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Microcosm Publishing

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 154.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Ayun Halliday is the Chief Primatologist of the long running, award-winning zine, The East Village Inky, and co-founder of Theater of the Apes. She is the author of seven books, including No Touch Monkey! And Other Travel Lessons Learned Too Late and the Zinester's Guide to NYC. She created and hosts the ongoing Off-Off-Broadway variety show, Necromancers of the Public Domain. Ayun lives in New York City with her husband, playwright Greg Kotis. Find her online at ayunhalliday.com

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