I am a sucker for book reviews. Part of the pleasure is to sift through loads of books to find the one that you know you were looking for. In my previous life it was physical bookstores, now it is Amazon.com, Twitter feeds, yada yada yada..basically Internet.
Anyway, so the author of this book, Hugh MacLeod has this hugely popular website gapingvoid.com and an even quirkier hobby/profession - drawing cartoons on the back of business cards. This book is a collection of his blog articles. Sweet deal. Of course, I wouldn't exactly care to write a review if it was BS. So you can be rest assured that it's definitely a good read (read as - the book's got something for everyone).
As always, I love good fast reads. It is a 175+ pages book on eating, sleeping and living your creativity in plain, no-nonsense, crystal clear chapters in English that does not mandate a dictionary. (I really do not understand the premise behind all those prize seeking authors who jot epics in words that are merely page fillers)
Alright, so coming to the book, what I like about it:
1) Simple stuff, littered with funny doodles/comics in each chapter.
2) Makes sense (it is annoying how many books are out there that make NO sense and are touted as bestsellers). It talks what it's title suggests.
3) A bit of New York art scene/lifestyle/experiences put in perspective. I would love to shove this book to people who think NY is only abt nightlife and elite lifestyle.
4) Amazingly, this can also be touted as a business/leadership book. Really. Of course, then Hugh MacLeod might have to tone down those racy doodles..hmm, on second thoughts, racy or not, read it and house a copy in your corporate or school library.
5) I am a sucker for anything humor, short, and fun to read compared to those bulky, gathering dust on the shelf, sleep inducing, hard to read businessy books. Both make the same point. Only one is endearing than the other.
6) Although I find it ridiculously priced for its Kindle version (19$ compared to 24$ hardcover, really Amazon?). So I simply looked up to the public library. NYPL, you are god sent. Of course, those who don't have this privilege, just get an ebook or buy a used copy.
7) Let me warn you, the stuff you find in this book aren't particularly eye opening (nothing is, these days if you ask me). It is just repackaged stuff, only its fantastically repackaged and to top it off, it is motivating.
Now how do I say Bon Appetit but mean 'Enjoy a good read'?:)
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