Keri Smith is both a writer and illustrator.
Wreck This Journal was first published in the United States of America by Penguin Group (USA) in 2007 and was first published in Great Britain by Particular Books in 2010.
Altogether, there are 192 pages in the book.
Wreck This Journal is a an illustrated book that is aimed at anyone who has ever had trouble with starting, keeping or finishing a journal or even sketchbook of their own. Keri Smith has even dedicated this book to "perfectionists all over the world."
Once you turn over the first page inside, you are faced with a wonderful little warning sign written by the author which says the following: "Warning: During the process of this book you will get dirty. You may find yourself covered in paint, or any other number of foreign substances. You will get wet. You may be asked to do things you question. You may grieve for the perfect state that you found the book in. You may begin to see creative destruction everywhere. You may begin to live more recklessly."
Each page of Wreck This Journal is filled with prompts telling you how and encouraging you to really, well and truly destroy the entire book.
Overall, I absolutely loved being able to contribute to the book along with the other members of the class. I'd love a copy of my own!
Keri Smith's Official Website:
http://www.kerismith.com/
Wreck This Journal Flickr Group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/how_to_wreck_a_journal
- Natasha Hicks
I am thinking of putting an exhibition on about this book and the work that we have done in this. What do you think?
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