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Art Matters

Because Your Imagination Can Change the World
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Art Matters by Neil Gaiman is a passionate call to embrace creativity through individual expression and arts. The book combines Gaiman's inspiring words with illustrations by Chris Riddell, offering readers encouragement to pursue their artistic aspirations and value the transformative power of art.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about the transformative power of creativity and self-expression. Neil Gaiman's insight into how art shapes our lives and culture is both inspiring and thought-provoking, making it an essential read for anyone who values imagination and artistic influence.

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Art Matters

A creative call to arms from the mind of Neil Gaiman, combining his extraordinary words with striking illustrations by Chris Riddell.

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Art Matters by Neil Gaiman is a stirring call to creativity and imagination, urging readers to embrace the power of art in their everyday lives. This captivating book is a collection of Gaiman's speeches, poems, and creative manifestos, beautifully illustrated by Chris Riddell. Through these diverse formats, Gaiman weaves a narrative that is both motivational and thought-provoking, advocating for the importance of artistic expression in fostering a brighter and more imaginative world.

Described as a 'bedtime story for the rest of your life', Art Matters is a guide to living more creatively. It encourages shedding the fear of failure, daring to be different, and realising that 'things can be different'. The book encapsulates Gaiman's deep belief that the act of creating—whether it’s drawing, writing, or any form of art—can transform not only individual lives but the world at large.

Neil Gaiman passionately wrote, 'The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn’t there before.' Art Matters is a testament to this vision, representing Gaiman's unflagging advocacy for artistic endeavour. This volume brings together a curated selection of Gaiman’s most compelling arguments for why art is essential to civilisation, and why it matters more than ever in today's rapidly changing world.

This paperback edition includes stunning new illustrations of 'Going Wodwo', adding another layer of beauty and meaning to Gaiman’s words. Chris Riddell’s illustrations seamlessly complement the text, making the book not just a read, but an experience to be savoured and revisited.

What readers are saying about Art Matters:

'A rallying cry for all artists and creators.'

'Just the injection of positive thinking I needed.'

'What a gorgeous, sweet, and very, very wise little book.'

'You don't know it yet, but it's likely you need this book.'

'I feel artistically charged up for the first time in ages.'

Be bold. Be rebellious. Choose art. It matters.

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Art Matters by Neil Gaiman is praised for its inspirational and motivational messages about the importance of creativity and the arts. Reviewers appreciate Gaiman's engaging and eloquent writing style, as well as Chris Riddell's whimsical illustrations. The book is celebrated for its ability to inspire both artists and readers to embrace and protect the creative spirit.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472260109

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Edition: Illustrated edition

Illustration: Full page, black and white line sketches

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Riddell

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 90g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Neil Gaiman (Author)

Neil Gaiman is the author of over thirty acclaimed books and graphic novels for adults and children, including AMERICAN GODS, STARDUST, CORALINE and THE GRAVEYARD BOOK. His most recent novel for adults, THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE was highly acclaimed, appeared on the hardback and paperback Sunday Times bestseller lists and won several awards, including being voted Book of the Year in the National Book Awards 2013: 'Some books you read. Some books you enjoy. But some books just swallow you up, heart and soul' Joanne Harris.

The recipient of numerous literary honours, Neil Gaiman's work has been adapted for film, television and radio. He has written scripts for Doctor Who, worked with authors and illustrators including Terry Pratchett, Dave McKean and Chris Riddell, and THE SANDMAN is established as one of the classic graphic novels. As George R R Martin says: 'There's no one quite like Neil Gaiman.'

Originally from England, Neil Gaiman now lives in America.

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