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moonbites's review against another edition
5.0
"Today I will do nothing... but encourage the grass to grow greener, wait for the flowers to unfurl, analyze the ambitions of robins, study the physics of squirrels, read the writing of branches on the sky, as the wind turns my unread pages. I will master the pursuit of aimlessness. Today is a holiday dedicated to boredom." pg 72
I really liked this one. It was poetic, interesting and engaging. Can be pretty relatable and puts things into perspective. This is definitely the kind of book I could read again and again. Kind of gets me into a creative mood, but definitely gets me thinking.
debi_g's review against another edition
4.0
"Anyone can accomplish nothing.
Find nowhere to be.
Don't focus on anything.
Make no plans.
Let nobody interrupt.
Search for no meaning.
Let nothing cross your mind.
Open your eyes.
You have achieved nothing.
This moment will not be forgotten" (81).
Find nowhere to be.
Don't focus on anything.
Make no plans.
Let nobody interrupt.
Search for no meaning.
Let nothing cross your mind.
Open your eyes.
You have achieved nothing.
This moment will not be forgotten" (81).
rumbledethumps's review against another edition
3.0
Somewhat interesting exploration of creativity and ideas, and I like his illustration style. But the strained poetry becomes a bit much after a while, and the end feels like he was struggling to get ideas of his own. He seemed to channel that frustration into writing about how difficult it is to come up with ideas, which, frankly, is just boring.
mg_libros's review against another edition
4.0
Este señor tiene una imaginación portentosa para sacar una historia con los temas más cotidianos. Y hace una cosa que yo admiro mucho que es hacer que lo difícil parezca fácil.
howardgo's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
The Shape of Ideas: An Illustrated Exploration is a graphic novel despite the fact that its subject matter is factual. Can't we come up with a better name for a non-fiction book published in the style of a graphic novel? Anyway, Grant Snider uses artistic panels drawn like a comic book to explore the concept of creativity.
The book is divided up into ten sections:
- Inspiration
- Perspiration
- Improvisation
- Aspiration
- Contemplation
- Exploration
- Daily Frustration
- Imitation
- Desperation
- Pure Elation
I had seen lots of praise for this book, so my expectations were high going in. I have to admit I was let down, mostly because it didn't deliver on what I thought it would. And that's on me. For what it is, it is wonderful. Rather than showing you what creativity is or how it works, it delivers more of what it feels like to create. The up and downs, the highs and lows, the exhilaration, the frustration. The art is very creative and evocative and, as a result, very effective.
However, I am still not a big fan of this book. I just don't see a higher purpose in this book. Sure, it tells me what it feels like to be creative. But what if I want more? What if I want to know how to create? For that, I would recommend The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield. But if you are looking for a quick, evocative read about creativity, this book might be for you.
My rating: 3/5
bowtiequeer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
pujiprahayu03's review against another edition
4.0
The Shape of Ideas: An Illustrated Exploration of Creativity
by Grant Snider
4/5 stars
No. I didn't have any specific reasons why I read this graphic novel. I just happened to find it on Scribd and the premise, and also the cover intrigued me.
As a graphic novel, this book is quite simple. It consisted of comics strip about how to generate ideas from our surroundings. Maybe, that was the strongest point of this book.
The illustration looked so fresg and not really dictated anything for the readers. Well, a book like this for me it's just another reminder to myself that sometimes life is not that much grande. Inspiration and ideas could come up from anywhere. Someone who is not creative, can find something if they looked on from another perspectives.
For me, this graphic novel is a fun to read book. Beautiful illustration is a plus.
by Grant Snider
4/5 stars
No. I didn't have any specific reasons why I read this graphic novel. I just happened to find it on Scribd and the premise, and also the cover intrigued me.
As a graphic novel, this book is quite simple. It consisted of comics strip about how to generate ideas from our surroundings. Maybe, that was the strongest point of this book.
The illustration looked so fresg and not really dictated anything for the readers. Well, a book like this for me it's just another reminder to myself that sometimes life is not that much grande. Inspiration and ideas could come up from anywhere. Someone who is not creative, can find something if they looked on from another perspectives.
For me, this graphic novel is a fun to read book. Beautiful illustration is a plus.
hk017's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
iqrawrites's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing insight with a humorous touch
I greatly enjoyed reading this. It is filled with many moments that strike you and stay with you. Highly recommended!
I greatly enjoyed reading this. It is filled with many moments that strike you and stay with you. Highly recommended!