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The Artist in the Office: How to Creatively Survive and Thrive Seven Days a Week [Paperback]

Summer Pierre (Author)
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February 2, 2010
A guide to living a creative life from 9 to 5 and beyond.

Based on the hit handmade 'zine, The Artist in the Office is an inspirational, interactive book for any artist living in the real world. It encourages small acts of creativity and a simple shift of perspective to help readers bring their artistic selves into the workplace and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Readers are prompted to undertake a wide range of liberating activities, from the mundane to the sublime, that won't put their 9-to- 5 job at risk, including:

•Take lunchtime adventures to rouse your spirit: a bookstore, a flower shop, or a park

•Pick one ordinary object each day and take pictures every time you see it: coffee mugs, shoes, office plants

•Get up an hour early or stay up an hour later and devote the time to your creative work. Schedule it in like any other mandatory appointment or meeting

•Collect doodles from Post-Its or notebooks and reassemble them in a sketchbook




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About the Author

Summer Pierre is a writer, artist, and musician who has also been known to work as a nanny, art store clerk, and admin assistant. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399535640
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399535642
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #740,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Summer Pierre is a writer, artist, and musician who has also been known to work as a nanny, art store clerk, and admin assistant. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY. The author's website: http://wwww.summerpierre.com

 

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed!, February 6, 2010
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I'm not an artist, but the book is an inspiration and reminder to be creative and passionate about everything you do. We all need that inspirational injection sometimes and this book gives you that plus a helpful guide to translating that inspiration into action. Plus, I love the author's fantastic illustrations. The books would be more than worth it just have the illustrations!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars So Inspiring, February 5, 2010
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I just received my copy of this book after hearing an interview with the author on NPR. I am already feeling my body relax from the normal artist/day job grind after reading only thirty pages. The inner conflict of being an artist and having to make money on the side as something other can put a lot of strain on one in many ways. This book gets that and understands that and does not shy away from that. I am SO happy that this book exists and recommend it to any and every artist and layman who wants to find more meaning and understanding.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational, February 6, 2010
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And I'm not even an artist..

But this book is the bible for getting inspired, either by hitting you over the head with a 'how to' approach or subtly and subconsciously injecting its fun loving images to brighten your mood.

This is a great book to spawn your creativity. For me,

Idea 1: I'll share the happiness with my family, even the more belligerent members.

Idea 2: I think I'll cut out and frame all the drawings to sell for a small fortune.

Idea 3: After this one sells out, I hope the author writes even more books.
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