This Is Not a Book
This Is Not a Book by Keri Smith, published by Penguin on September 1, 2009, is an illustrated exploration that redefines the concept of a book. In this engaging work, Smith invites readers to creatively rethink the purpose and function of a book through a series of intriguing prompts. The 224-page edition encourages a playful interaction with the text, challenging traditional notions and inspiring innovative uses for the pages.
Readers will find a variety of activities that transform the book into a canvas for creativity and self-expression. From leaving secret messages for strangers to using the book as a recording device, Smith’s prompts stimulate imagination and encourage personal reflection. This edition encompasses themes of self-help, creativity, and humor, making it a unique addition to the realms of journal writing and entertainment.
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From the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal, a curious, engaging, and creative rethinking of all the different things a book can be.
In this uniquely skewed look at the purpose and function of a “book”, Keri Smith offers an illustrated guide that challenges readers to creatively examine all the different ways This Is Not a Book can be used. With intriguing prompts, readers will discover that the book can be:
A secret message—tear out a page, write a note on it for a stranger, and leave it in a public place.
A recording device—have everyone you contact today write their name in the book.
An instrument—create as many sounds as you can using the book, like flipping the pages fast or slapping the cover.
This Is Not a Book forces you to ask, “If it’s not a book, what is it then?”—with a kaleidoscope of possible answers.
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