Whatever You Are, Be a Good One: 100 Inspirational Quotations Hand-Lettered by Lisa Congdon (Lisa Congdon X Chronicle Books) - Hardcover

 
9781452124834: Whatever You Are, Be a Good One: 100 Inspirational Quotations Hand-Lettered by Lisa Congdon (Lisa Congdon X Chronicle Books)

Synopsis

A collection of 100 quotes beautifully hand-lettered with accompanying artwork

Delightful reminder to get out there and make the most of life: A quote book like no other, Whatever You Are, Be a Good One is a thought-provoking collection that compiles the timeless wisdom of great original minds― from Marie Curie to Stephen King, Joan of Arc to Jack Kerouac, Oscar Wilde to Harriet Tubman―brilliantly hand-lettered by beloved indie artist Lisa Congdon. Readers will find enlightening insights ("Wisdom begins in wonder"― Socrates), stirring calls to action ("Leap and the net will appear"―John Burroughs), and stimulating encouragements ("Be curious, not judgmental"―Walt Whitman) beautifully illuminated on every page.

• Hand-lettered words and graphics perfectly complement the inspirational quote on each page
• Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon is best known for her hand-lettering, paintings, drawings, and pattern designs

Fans of She Believed She Could, So She Did, and Seuss-isms will love the words to live by within the pages of Whatever You Are, Be a Good One.

Eclectic anthology of 100 quotes (and some poems) will inspire your days for years to come

• Perfect gift for recent graduates, creative thinkers, and anyone looking for a little inspiration
• Great coffee table book to spark conversation and reflection

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About the Author

Aside from hand-lettering, artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon is best known for her colourful paintings, drawings and pattern designs. She has been featured in Bitch, Adorn, Country Living and ReadyMade magazines and on numerous art, design and culture blogs. She is the illustrator of Tender Buttons and several stationery titles, all from Chronicle Books.

From the Back Cover

This petite gift book collects words of wisdom from history's greatest creative minds--from Socrates to Lewis Carroll, Julia Child to Walt Whitman, Jane Austen to Nora Ephron--lettered and illustrated in Lisa Congdon's signature hip hand-drawn style. Readers will find inspirational insights, calls to action and encouragement to creativity.

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