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1000 Journals Project (Hardcover)

~ Someguy (Author), Kevin Kelly (Foreword) "I was at Ravinia (a great summer festival of music-classical, jazz, pop, Latin, etc.) and I was watching Oscar Peterson play some mean jazz piano..." (more)
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Voyeuristic. Inspirational. Entertaining. One thousand blank journals are currently circulating throughout the world, beckoning contributors who find the journals by chance on trains, in caf s, and anonymously left on doorsteps. Artist Someguy shares more than 250 of the best entries: a collage of African countries repositioned into a new continent; the musings of a teen trapped in a drug- ravaged community; a student's humorous personal ad for his ideal girlfriend ('C-cup required!'). A faux leather cover and two beautifully embroidered pages bring the look and feel of the original journals to life. The perfect gift for journalists, aspiring artists, designers, and anyone who can't wait for one of the journals to magically appear in their lives.

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Someguy is a San Francisco-based artist and designer. He launched the 1000 Journals Project in 2000.

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Hardcover: 212 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books (March 8, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0811858561
ISBN-13: 978-0811858564
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Magic of Creativity, March 21, 2007

By	Danusha Goska (Bloomington, IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first learned of "1000 Journals" from TheScreamOnline, an online publication in which I have been lucky enough to place some of my own writing.

Someguy began the "1000 Journals" project in San Francisco. He purchased 1000 blank journals and sent them around the world. He gave them to friends and left them in coffee shops, book stores, and libraries -- and even on park benches. People wrote in them, drew sketches, painted pictures, glued-in photos, and then passed them on. Instructions inside the cover ask that each contributor scan his/her pages and email them to Someguy for posting on the website.

I was fascinated by this project when I first heard about it. The "1000 Journals" project evoked, for me, the pure magic of raw creativity unmediated by middlemen who, all too often, strain out the magic and keep only the commercial or easily digested product.

Like a drill sent deep into earth that hits fresh water, the "1000 Journals" project hit people like you and me, people washing their laundry, sipping brews in cafes, getting over broken hearts, nursing invisible dreams, and then erupted with their creative gifts.

The project's foundation was serendipity. Someguy released his journals to the winds with the faith that something beautiful would result, and it has.

Someguy's process reverberates; to some it is reminiscent of religious faith -- of letting go and letting God.

For others it is a manifestation of the faith an artist requires to begin any project that may, or may not ever, find its audience. For others it brings to mind the process of being a parent. "Your children are not your children," wrote Khalil Gibran. Well, your journal is not your journal; your art is not your art. Someguy's process brings that all home.

TheScreamOnline featured the 1000 Journals project in 2003 and it has since been made into a documentary, which will be coming out soon.

The magazine's editor calls it "one of the most significant and innovative sociological experiments in recent history." Thousands of hands have touch the books, and it truly is a global project. This new book looks just like one of the journals, with its black cover and dimensions. The project certainly has had many incarnations, from the journals themselves, to the website, the magazine feature, the film, and now this book. I highly recommend it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Write" on Time!, March 14, 2007

By	S. Briggs (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Unfortunately I came too late participate in the 1000 Journals project. I found myself in awe of the creative rawness of the entries I found on that site and its sister site 1001 Journals. So be inspired by the multisensory spreads (much easier on the eyes that staring at the computer screen). This books is compact, but not too small and it looks like an actual leather bound journal. Entries range from innocent to indulgent, sensual to sublime. All of these artists have created a book that is not only an art book, but a memoir as well. Each entry expresses a piece of the artist's world. I am looking forward to a sequel. Until then, enjoy this book and check the websites:
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Thank you someguy and to all who contributed to the project.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT !, March 28, 2007

By	Nikki Soppelsa - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

...and those were the words I uttered when I removed the journal from the amazon box.

As a lover and collector of books, I have my own sense of 'feel'. Done in the same size as a standard blank book (you can't have enough of these!), it is compact, narrow with heft and feels so good in my hands.

As an artist, the visual appeal is so great that I am writing this review after only fanning through the pages because to absorb it, savor it, will take time.

Loving ephemera, a fan of collage, I think the only thing lacking is the
texture, dimensional quality of the originals although there are a couple of embroidered pages. (I'm sure this will gather a few items as I carry it with me.) I really am not the least disappointed...would love to see, to touch the originals.

I came upon the 1000 Journals Project too late, however, have signed up to participate in 1001 Journals. Still waiting (tap, tap, tap), I feel the need to begin one of my own (thinking altered book) and send it out into the world.

What a marvelous concept--sharing the creative spirit and trusting in strangers that it will be respected, contributed to and returned... representational of art, expression and humankind.

If you have found your way "here" and are reading these reviews, you have an interest on some level. Don't deny yourself a peek into 1000 Journals by having just this one!

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5.0 out of 5 stars 1000journals
This was an awesome book. I not only enjoyed the book, but saw the film and had a question and answer session with "Someguy". Read more

Published 2 months ago by Kat

5.0 out of 5 stars Raw Art, Raw Emotions
Here's the story: In June of 2000, a graphic designer, known in this project as Someguy, had an idea for a collaborative art project. Read more

Published 8 months ago by QuinnCreative

3.0 out of 5 stars it was okay
Most of the pages were very dull and not very creative. I have seen some pages that have just knocked my socks off but they were'nt in this book. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Reak Kovacs

5.0 out of 5 stars essential journal reading
If you have ever kept a visual journal or are thinking of starting one this book is a real inspiration

Published 15 months ago by Rosemary Hargrave

1.0 out of 5 stars Ugh...what a snooze!
This was seriously a huge disappointment. I was hoping to see interesting art journal pages, but instead I found uninspiring, un-interesting journal pages. Read more

Published 16 months ago by A Used Book Addict

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Table Top Book
This is a very interesting piece, and an even better conversation piece. Leave it out at a party for your friends and family to view and then discuss. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Frank J. Ruiz Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent documentation on wonderful project!
After seeing the film doc I was excited to order the book to see many other entries that were made in the many journals.
A simple little image book... Read more

Published 17 months ago by studiomjl

5.0 out of 5 stars 1000 Journals Project
A wonderful book for those who think they have nothing to say, be it written or visual. All beginner journalist should take a good look at this book and take heart that you too... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Jimmy C.

1.0 out of 5 stars poor collection of art and content
I've been waiting for this book for a long time thinking it would be a fantastic collection of work. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Daniel Donnelly

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book for looky loo's like me
I'm a sucker for books on art journals, especially if they are original in their content, and this book is certainly that,original and unique. Read more

Published 20 months ago by L. Bernard

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