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November 1st 2005
by Perigee Trade
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Paperback, 192 pages
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0399532064
(isbn13: 9780399532061)
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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 ...more
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Read in September, 2007
recommends it for:
myself in ninth grade
Some of it was okay, but a lot of the "project" ideas were without regard to the boundaries of other people. Snapshots of sleeping lovers and friends, taping a conversation and then sending it to the person you were speaking with years later... hmm. I suppose it's up to the project maker to decide where to take something, though.
Some of the projects seemed straight from a beginning writer's workshop and didn't seem sparkling or creative enough to warrant inclusion in yet...more
Some of the projects seemed straight from a beginning writer's workshop and didn't seem sparkling or creative enough to warrant inclusion in yet...more
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Eh. I felt like it was the same type of project over and over. There were a couple that I thought were good but weren't really productive. His projects were more for the college boy with ADD who has too much time on his hands, not so much for the mother of 3 who wants to use her creative time for something useful.
I did like what he wrote about everyone being able to be creative as well as his chapter on giving projects as gifts.
I did like what he wrote about everyone being able to be creative as well as his chapter on giving projects as gifts.
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Read in December, 2007
It seemed like this book was padded with far too many introductory chapters (maybe an attempt to make it book-length?), but the actual project ideas are inspiring and fun. I think trying even a fraction of the projects would change one's entire perspective on life.
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Read in November, 2008
My assignment for book club was to read this book and pick a project to do. I have to report on my project at book club. I have it narrowed down to 2 projects:
No. 1: Get copies of letters you and a friend wrote to each other; make copies of the letters and mail them to your friend. I would like to do this project - I just don't even know where to begin looking for the letters I would like to use.
No. 40: Put together a collection of pictures from every home/place yo...more
No. 1: Get copies of letters you and a friend wrote to each other; make copies of the letters and mail them to your friend. I would like to do this project - I just don't even know where to begin looking for the letters I would like to use.
No. 40: Put together a collection of pictures from every home/place yo...more
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This was my choice for book club. I love the idea of this book, but the author, not so much.
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Read in November, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed this slim little book about making and doing - and why we make and do. He takes the idea of projects far beyond the usual craftiness, encouraging the reader to try new things, make memories, and give back while fueling your own creativity and engagement with yourself, your loved ones, and the world. I would like to give this book as a Christmas present to all of my loved ones - or at least those that are inclined toward self-reflection.
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Read in December, 2008
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Tracyrecommends it for: People Looking for a Project
I read this for one of my book clubs and did 1 of the projects. It does have some great project ideas, some being self discovery-ish while others are quite narcisstic, but a lot of them are a bit cheezy. My husband and I got a lot of good laughs reading some of the project ideas aloud.
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Read in March, 2007
Do you like being creative? Do you have a bunch of unfinished projects laying around, collecting dust? Do you have a project in mind, but just don't know how to begin? If so, this is the right book to get you moving. Besides listing 52 different fun projects to get you motivated, the author talks about his own love of being creative. Best of all, he assures us that it's okay to mess up - it's all part of the process.
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Read in June, 2009
A little more touchy-feely than I thought it was going to be--lots of list making and fewer actual interesting projects. Cute, though.
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Read in August, 2006
recommends it for:
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Very inspirational selection of projects, it seems there is something for everyone. I have completed and enjoyed many of these projects, and from them I have thought up my own projects to complete too. I loved it and often re-read it to get more ideas for future projects.
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Read in January, 2008
This book is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration! Not just for crafters or artists, but anyone who is interested in exploring their inner world, journaling their lives, viewing the world in a new way. Awesome book!
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Read in April, 2008
recommends it for:
project minded people
This is a great place to look if you want to begin a project with meaning. There are a lot of great ideas here, much more than 52.
There's also a website. Just google: 52 projects
There's also a website. Just google: 52 projects
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Read in January, 2009
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some cool ideas & inspiration here.
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Looking for a little inspiration? This book is tremendously creative and will help you imagine ways to live out loud.
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Read in January, 2006
My friend Jeff wrote this book. It's a good starting point if your creative juices need a little stir.
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Read in January, 2006
Fun, fun book.
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