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A curious, engaging, and creative rethinking of what a book can be, from the creator of Wreck this Journal.
In this uniquely skewed look at the purpose and function of “a book,” Keri Smith offers an illustrated guide that asks readers to creatively examine all the different ways This Is Not a Book can be used. With intriguing prompts, readers will discover that the book can be:
A secret message—tear out a page, write a note on it for a stranger, and leave it in a public place.
A recording device—have everyone you contact today write their name in the book.
An instrument—create as many sounds as you can using the book, like flipping the pages fast or slapping the cover.
This Is Not a Book will engage readers by having them define everything a book can be by asking, “If it’s not a book, what is it then?”—with a kaleidoscope of possible answers.
MNW71
Posted February 13, 2010
I bought this and her first book "Wreck This Journal", I have two nieces and this one is geared towards the 13 yr old. It's heavy on the list making side, things like list 5 things you would change about the world or list 10 things you see outside your window. Some of the lists were interesting and some just fun or silly but a child younger than 13 may not be interested in spending time compiling this information. I don't have kids but I think this is a great tool for this age group as they explore their identities and their place in society. This is not self help but its thought provoking and interesting. This book is very different from the first which was really about finding interesting way to destroy the journal but it does have fun challenges in it like leave this book outside overnight.
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Posted April 18, 2010
I got this as a gift for my nephew's 13th birthday. At first he just looked at me like I was nuts... but once he and his friends started to leaf through it they couldn't seem to stop laughing. I think I might get one for myself :)
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Posted January 20, 2010
this is a great gift for those people that love books but not sure of their likes...fun, creative and outside the box!! I bought one for myself for those frustrating days-it works!!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I bought 2 of this book, one for me, one for my cousin who has a very similar personality as me. We thought it would be fun to revert back to our childhood a little and try to get creative.
Unfortunately it was more juvenille than either of us expected. I would say no person over the age of 16 would enjoy the activities in this book, aside from the extermely liberal and "artsy".
It was just ok.
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Read Keri Smith's posts on the Penguin Blog
A curious, engaging, and creative rethinking of what a book can be, from the creator of Wreck this Journal.
In this uniquely skewed look at the purpose and function of “a book,” Keri Smith offers an illustrated guide that asks readers to creatively examine all the different ways This Is Not a Book can be used. With intriguing ...