Cover of Rediscover the World by Keri Smith

Yesterday (03/07/16), while running around the shops in search of a small stepladder as a gift for my mother, I stumbled quite unexpectedly in one of them (Uyutera) on books like Art Therapy or Coloring Books for Adults. Of course, I could not pass by and stuck my nose. And among the various patterned large and small coloring pages, I saw the book “Destroy Me” by Keri Smith, now widely known among creative people (professionals and amateurs, i.e. amateurs), and next to her another, previously unknown to me, her book “Rediscover the World ". I took it in my hands so that I could skim through my eyes to understand if I needed it and ... The book opened like an oracle somewhere in the middle on a page where it was written: “Collect or describe as many patterns as possible found during your travels. Collect ... ". Everything, I was caught in the net of this book. At this stage, patterns for me are not just beautiful element design, but signs with a secret, perhaps even mystical meaning. It was like a directive written especially for me, like a hint from a good friend.
Yes, I have looked at other sections of this book and further strengthened my decision to buy it, regardless of the cost.
The book is 202 pages long and I devoured it in an hour and a half in the evening and realized that:

1. I'm glad I bought it;
2. I will read it over and over again.

It is full of general ideas and at the same time specific instructions for developing your creative abilities. It has a lot of deep thoughts in simple language.

Now about its content. It consists of several introductory articles about what and how to do, very short and concentrated in meaning, 59 research chapters and an appendix - a field work diary. The main idea of ​​the book is that starting to look more closely at any objects or phenomena, collecting them, systematizing and contemplating, we wake up and “feed” our imagination and change ourselves.
The book is not just not boring, but so diverse that even reading the text is similar to looking at pictures (and you must admit, this is always more interesting than reading the text). Different fonts are used (often similar to handwritten), different sizes and, even, a different direction of placement of the text. All this together helps a lot, both for the author - to arrange, and for the reader - to catch the accents of meaning. And also, it is full of hand-drawn pictures so simply that any reader can draw them (and probably draws something similar), photographs, everything that is called illustrations.

Book "Rediscover the World" - inside

There is not an ounce of "water" in the book. In my opinion, this is a very significant plus.
Both the design and the meaning of the book have already allowed me to look at the world around me from an angle that was unexpected for me.
And most importantly, she inspires me, but does not force me, and I can do what I like, always having a friendly hint - what to do next and how on this path of self-knowledge and knowledge of the world.

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• Barcode: 9785699784110.
• ISBN 978-5-699-78411-0.
• Written by Smith Carey.
• Publishing house "Eksmo".
• Series Notebooks for happy people. World bestseller.
• Cover Soft.
• Pages 208.

Description

What is this book about:

A unique guide to developing creative abilities from the author of the best-selling "Destroy Me" Keri Smith. "Rediscover the World" will really help you look at the world with fresh eyes. Invent stories of things that surround you every day, fantasize about their past and future, look for and find inspiration in everything you see around you, awaken creative energy!

How to watch? Where to begin? What to bring? How to improve perception? And how will it help?

Keri Smith is a Canadian artist and best-selling author of Destroy Me! A unique notebook for creative people” (Wreck this journal), This is Not a Book, The Guerrilla Art Kit, Finish This Book (also being prepared for publication in Russian).

Carey gives workshops based on her books and teaches at the University of Art and Design. Emily Carr in Vancouver, Canada. She is also a consultant for the Center for Artistic Activism. Her mobile app Pocket Scavenger App in 2014 won the Best Nonfiction Adult category.

For whom:

• For people of creative professions and not only;
• For creative and young;
• For those who feel creative but don't know where to start;
• Gift for yourself and best friend.

Chips:

• Continuation of the world bestseller "Destroy me!";
• Development of creative skills;
• It helps to see the world around you again, gain inspiration and overcome the fear of a “blank slate”.

“Document and view the world around you as if you had never seen it before. Take notes. Collect things you find on your trips. Spot trends. Copy. Track. Write down everything that attracts you"
Keri Smith

Reviews:

“As an artist, Keri Smith is well versed in art, sees the essence of things. She transcends the classical art school and finds her own voice in the whimsical modern polyphony. Her books are amazing personal experience and so far none of them have disappointed me.
I also highly recommend Wreck this journal (Destroy me!) and The Guerrilla Art Kit (Guerrilla Art) by this author.
C. Campbell

“The main message of this book is to collect, seek and find! And through these collections, Keri Smith will teach you to look at the world with different eyes. You will gain a deeper understanding of shapes and colors, discover that unique things can be found anywhere - among fallen leaves, rocks, broken bottles, old books and newspapers...
The exercises were inspired by creative minds such as Leonard Cohen and Tom Robbins. There is a section for personal notes at the end of the book.
Devo

“Great book that encourages all of us to get outside and immerse ourselves in the world! It's amazing! I'm an environmental student and this book really helps me come up with new activities and initiatives."
Leah Penn Boris

A year ago, Canadian artist Keri Smith got the idea to create something truly unique and creative, and she created a notebook that was completely different in content from those offered on the shelves of bookstores.

The notebook with the infernal name “Destroy me” became a real bestseller in a short time, and even a year later, it still has huge popularity among young people. As a result, it was decided not to stop and continue to create further. Gradually, the shelves of the store began to be filled with new no less creative notebooks.

Notebooks for creativity Keri Smith

Keri Smith's notebooks are a wonderful sequel to the main book sensation Destroy Me. They have neat appearance and thanks to their compact size, they can be carried with you anytime and anywhere, putting them in your purse or backpack. As new ideas come in, you can make the necessary notes and sketches at any time.

Keri Smith's notebooks are full of tasks focused on the fact that their owners were away from home. All tasks are nothing more than a change in the view of habitual actions.

Destroy Me Series - Notebook Design Ideas

The very first version of Keri Smith's Explosive Notebooks, sold millions of copies worldwide. On the pages of this notebook you will find many ways to destroy. Very soon, following his instructions, you will start inventing your own! Don't be afraid to experiment and get creative!

Rediscover the World Series - Notebook Design Ideas

Have you ever tried to look at the world from a different angle? A series of notebooks "Rediscover the world" will provide an opportunity to find inspiration in everyday things and learn to look at the world around us through the eyes of an artist.

Finish This Book Series - Notebook Design Ideas

Another masterpiece from Keri Smith. Unlike the listed series of notebooks, when you open this book, you will have the opportunity to become a real explorer. Here you will have to turn on your head and follow clear instructions for completing tasks.