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300 Things I Hope

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300 Things I Hope by Iain S. Thomas is a reflective and poetic exploration of human experience. Through a series of poignant and heartfelt hopes, the book delves into the emotions and aspirations that resonate with readers, encouraging introspection and connection. The artistic and cultural themes foster a sense of unity and understanding, inviting readers to contemplate their own desires and dreams.
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You might enjoy this thoughtful and evocative book if you're drawn to poetic musings on life and the human experience. It's perfect for those who appreciate beautiful prose that delves into hopes, dreams, and the small moments that connect us all. This work could be a great choice for fans of reflective and culturally rich narratives.

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This collection of inspiring prose and illustrations will move you, and remind you of what's important in life as you live it. Or, that's what they hope. 

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"A whole book of “I hope this...” and “I hope that...” and you think, blah blah, blah, until you read that particular hope which is just for you, it must be just for you it is so perfect, and the whole book opens like a window onto a sunny day."Joey Comeau, Author of A Softerworld, Lock Pick Pornography, One Bloody Thing After Another and Overqualified, amongst other things

This collection of hope will move you and remind you of what's important in life as you live it.

From Iain S. Thomas, the creator of I Wrote This For You, and artist Carla Kreuser comes a collection of 300 things they truly and sincerely hope for you: from wishing you always have a pen, to hoping you're never lonely, and everything in-between.

This collection of inspiring prose and illustrations will move you, and remind you of what's important in life as you live it. Or, that's what they hope.

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300 Things I Hope by Iain S. Thomas has been praised for its deeply relatable and emotionally resonant content. Reviewers highlight how the book captures complex human emotions and experiences in beautifully crafted hopes. The narrative connects personally with readers, offering solace and understanding, and is described as a window to human essence, inviting each reader to complete it with their unique perspective.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771680462

Publisher: Central Avenue Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2016

Country: Canada

Imprint: Central Avenue Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Carla Kreuser

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Iain S. Thomas is a new media artist and author. As an author, his most famous work is I Wrote This For You. He regularly writes poetry, and on creativity and life and currently lives in New York.

Carla Kreuser is a graphic designer, and sometimes poet, with a penchant for horror stories and binding her own illustrated books by hand. She grew up in Pretoria, but currently lives closer to the sea in Cape Town, where she met poet Iain Thomas. In her spare time, she fills her sketchbooks by exploring the city on foot and people-watching. 

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