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Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour

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Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour by Keri Smith encourages creativity and self-expression by providing a series of prompts and activities that invite readers to engage with the book in unexpected ways. It features vibrant pages filled with tasks like painting, tearing, and doodling, transforming the journal into a personal work of art.
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You might enjoy this book if you love creative, interactive projects that encourage you to break free from perfectionism and embrace artistic expression. It's perfect for anyone looking to add a splash of colour to their journaling experience while having fun on the way.

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The creative journey continues with Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour by Keri Smith, the latest and most vibrant edition of the groundbreaking series that redefined journaling. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this edition brings the playful destructiveness of the original to life in dazzling full colour, adding a dynamic new dimension to the beloved prompts.

Whether you're a seasoned Wreck-er, familiar with Keri Smith's invitation to push the limits of creativity, or a newcomer ready to dive into a life-changing experiment, this book offers the perfect canvas. You are challenged to explore creative destruction through a riot of colour, infusing every page with your audacious imagination.

Why colour, you ask? Colour is unpredictable, bold, and exhilarating. With Keri Smith's inventive guidance, you will now try everything you've never dared to attempt with colour - mixing, ripping, spewing, streaming, hurling, blowing up, throwing, dropping, exploding. Embrace the chaos and freedom that comes with such an approach, and watch as your creative barriers crumble.

This special edition includes a mix of new, altered, and favourite prompts, all designed to get you wrecking with colour. Each page of Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour teems with opportunities to make a mess and break free from conventional artistic constraints. Discover what happens when you release your inner wildness onto the page and transform the mundane into the extraordinary.

With over 7 million copies sold worldwide, the Wreck This Journal phenomenon has inspired countless individuals to unleash their creativity. Now, it's your turn to join the ranks of those who have liberally smeared, torn, and revamped this journal into their own unique work of art. What colours will you use to &*%$ it up?

Welcome to the next chapter of creative sabotage, where you are encouraged to take risks, make mistakes, and turn vivid chaos into a masterpiece. Dive into Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour, and let the explosion of hues and activities revitalise your artistic spirit.

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Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour by Keri Smith encourages creativity and self-expression through a series of artistic challenges and prompts. Reviewers appreciate its vibrant, colourful pages and the way it inspires users to break conventional boundaries, resulting in a therapeutic and fun experience. Many find it refreshing and engaging, perfect for those seeking a unique artistic outlet.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846149504

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Keri Smith is a best-selling author, illustrator, and thinker. Her books include Wreck this Journal, This is Not a Book, How to Be an Explorer of the World, Mess, Finish This Book, The Pocket Scavenger, Everything Is Connected, The Imaginary World of . . . as well as Wreck This App, This is Not an App, and the Pocket Scavenger app.

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