52 Projects : Random Acts of Everyday Creativity (Perigee Book) 
asked by miceandmen on November 20, 2006 3:43 AM
Jeffrey Yamaguchi extends an invitation to indulge one's inner artist by committing yourself to one creative project a week for 52 weeks. 52 Projects chronicles the author's artistic journey over the course of one year and how it changed his life-and also offers 52 jumping-off points for the reader's own creative inspiration:
- Frame a picture you've drawn, painted, or photographed-and hang it up in a public environment
- Write the story of why you moved to the city in which you currently live
- Ask your grandparents to tell you their stories-and document them
- Create something while your laundry is washing and drying
- Make the perfect margarita-and drink it
- Send a friend a Chinese take-out menu and chopsticks
- Stay up all night-and make the most of it
- Frame a picture you've drawn, painted, or photographed-and hang it up in a public environment
- Write the story of why you moved to the city in which you currently live
- Ask your grandparents to tell you their stories-and document them
- Create something while your laundry is washing and drying
- Make the perfect margarita-and drink it
- Send a friend a Chinese take-out menu and chopsticks
- Stay up all night-and make the most of it
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If you are lucky enough to stumble upon this book, pick it up! The author has created 52 amazing projects for you to do that require very little or no money. All you need is pen, paper, a camera and some film, and some creative good spirits. If you like to journal or write there are things to get you going in here or if you are looking for ideas for a photo project there are tons to get you started. I love this book! Note: This book is not a typical 'crafty' book, there is no knitting, sewing, making picture frames, etc... This is a more introspective project type book with photo and writing exercises.
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reviewed by alexis on November 27, 2006 1:46 AM
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Ok, so the synopsis doesn't do much for making the book 52 Projects appealing in anyway...but I highly recommend that you visit Yamaguchi's website (www.52projects) if you want a better ideas of what this book is all about...or just buy it and read it!
I would recommend it without hesitation for anyone looking to jumpstart their creativity...you don't really get specific idas or "do this" type of information for the most part in this book...what you get are pretty open-ended "assignments" to ponder and do on your own terms.
I've been inspired by both Project 29 and my own variation of Project 21. I have enjoyed the book and for the price (10.46 on Amazon), I think the time spent reading 52 Things was well worth it!
This might be fun to buy with a group of friends (splitting the cost even) and try the projects out together or do some individually and then share the results of your creativity! Just all around fun!
I would recommend it without hesitation for anyone looking to jumpstart their creativity...you don't really get specific idas or "do this" type of information for the most part in this book...what you get are pretty open-ended "assignments" to ponder and do on your own terms.
I've been inspired by both Project 29 and my own variation of Project 21. I have enjoyed the book and for the price (10.46 on Amazon), I think the time spent reading 52 Things was well worth it!
This might be fun to buy with a group of friends (splitting the cost even) and try the projects out together or do some individually and then share the results of your creativity! Just all around fun!
reviewed by maxmill on November 28, 2006 11:21 PM
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Everyone can learn something, about themselves and their artistic impulses, from 52 Projects. I have never been able to draw and don't think of myself as particularly "creative," but I found Yamaguchi's suggestions simple and inspiring enough that they had me thinking of projects I could work on, even simple ones. He offers enough detail to start you on the path but enough room for interpretation that people can take these projects and run with them, in whatever direction they like. Aspiring artists or people just looking for something to do on a rainy day will be well served by 52 Projects. I've given it as a gift to various friends and family members with very diverse interests and all have enjoyed it.
reviewed by mags on November 29, 2006 6:09 AM