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Shape of Ideas

“[Snider has] created something unique: a synthesis of comics, philosophy, and poetry: a thoughtful new way of packaging eternal ideas in cartoon boxes.” —The Los Angeles Review of BooksWhat does an idea look like? And where do they come from? Grant Snider’s illustrations will motivate you to explore these questions, inspire you to come up with your own answers and, like all Gordian knots, prompt even more questions. Whether you are a professional artist or designer, a student pursuing a creative career, a person of faith, someone who likes walks on the beach, or a dreamer who sits on the front porch contemplating life, this collection of one- and two-page comics will provide insight into the joys and frustrations of creativity, inspiration, and process—no matter your age or...

ABRAMS Comic Arts Faith Humor Teenagers (13-18)
Adults (18+)
ART008000 artist CGN007000 comics conceptual art contemplation creativity daydreamers designer dreamer faith frustrations humor ideas insight inspirational joys motivational nonfiction philosophy poetry process SEL009000 SEL021000 Self help student truth

ABRAMS Comic Arts Faith Humor Teenagers (13-18)
Adults (18+)
Western Comics ART008000 artist CGN007000 comics conceptual art contemplation creativity daydreamers designer dreamer faith frustrations humor ideas insight inspirational joys motivational nonfiction philosophy poetry process SEL009000 SEL021000 Self help student truth

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