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Life advice for anyone who makes anything. From the Author of 1 Page at a time & Pick me Up
Things Are What You Make of Them by Adam Kurtz
1 Page at a Time Pick Me Up Things are what you make of them You Are Here (For Now)
1 Page at a Time Pick Me Up Things Are What You Make of Them You Are Here (For Now)
365 prompts to help readers tap into their creativity by encouraging them to draw, write, list, reflect, and share. An intimate and engaging journal for anyone who loves to explore ideas, record thoughts and feelings, and capture those fleeting but amazing moments of everyday life. Insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else). A collection of essays and artwork that explores mental health, identity, handling setbacks, and more.

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"Funny, wry, straightforward advice" -Adweek

"Pursuing art in all its forms, whether professionally or not, requires so much resilience and faith. Adam J. Kurtz's Things Are What You Make of Them is full of pick-me-ups and reminders that you are more than your self-doubt, and certainly you aren't alone in them. -BuzzFeed

"Serving up optimism and hope" -NYLON

"All of Adam J. Kurtz's words are filled with wit, warmth, wonder and wisdom." -Alanis Morissette

"Advice from someone who's been there" -Teen Vogue

"This brilliant, life-affirming book is chock full of audacious advice to help creative people make sense of rejection, failure, false starts, fame, happiness and collaborations." -Debbie Millman, host of Design Matters podcast

"Kind, generous and empowering" -Cool Hunting

"Highly relatable and will make you laugh, cry and feel less crazy than you think you are. You're actually fine!" -Man Repeller

"A colorful, encouraging companion" -Forbes

"In Things Are What You Make of Them, Kurtz shares mini-essays of how he deals with the intangibles that can keep people stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to move forward. He also confronts the idea of what concepts like happiness and success look like to people in creative or more traditional industries." -Refinery29

"Delivers the big pep talks you need" -HelloGiggles
"The book is divided into 12 color-coded sections, which run the gamut from the practical -- How to Stay Sane When You Work from Home and Working with Friends and Family -- to the existential -- How to Begin Again and How to be Happier. The advice is geared towards creatives, but honestly, these nuggets of wisdom are valuable mood boosters for people in any career path." -Bustle

"This life-affirming book has the feel of a personal diary, with hand-lettered text and heartfelt but practical advice. The perfect handbook for the creative soul in need of a gentle kick-start." -The Advocate

About the Author

Adam J. Kurtz is a designer, artist and author of 1 Page at a Time and Pick Me Up, which have been published in over a dozen languages each. His “very personal” work for clients like Strand Bookstore and Urban Outfitters has been featured in NYLON, PRINT, VICE, BuzzFeed and more.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ TarcherPerigee (October 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143131516
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143131519
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.24 x 0.4 x 6.35 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Adam J. Kurtz (aka "Adam JK") is a designer, artist, and speaker. His books have been published in more than a dozen languages, and his offbeat creative work has been featured in Nylon, Adweek, Vice, The New Yorker, and more.

Kurtz's new book, YOU ARE HERE *FOR NOW: A Guide to Finding Your Way, will be released October 2021. Follow @adamjk for art and updates.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a gift
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This book is lovely, and I can’t review it highly enough. I have pages copied throughout my house, saved as my phone wallpaper, and inscribed in the margins of my journal. The colors are beautiful, and the message is one of self love and motivation. I’ve given this as a gift to (it seems like) almost everyone in my life. x
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5.0 out of 5 stars Creative encouragement thats actually not done in calligraphy
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... bring a smile to your face and reassure you like a friend would
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4.0 out of 5 stars I would actually like to give this 3 1/2 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good pep talk in book form.
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