{More for Monday (and some requests)}

Wanted to throw more inspiration your way today...once again, it comes in the form of books...

I went to Changing Hands Bookstore last Friday and really took my time looking. I found 365 Days: A Diary by Julie Doucet, a book that’s been featured on Kelly Kilmer’s blog and one that I found on Amazon a while back. While Kelly recommended it highly, I still hesitated. Wasn’t real sure, but once I saw it in the flesh, I knew what she had been talking about. It’s so dang cool. Doucet journals about her year in her comic book style and collage. LOVE this! Kelly, you were so on with this one. I can’t wait to sit down with it some more. I’m definitely going to take it with me to PLAY.

Another real cool find is Other People’s Love Letters. This one has a cool cover as well, which is why I picked it up. It’s another voyeuristic book. Bill Shapiro has collected the love letters of those from all walks of life... some are sad, some are naughty, some are mean, some are sweet. They’re visual and poetic. As the subtitle says, they’re “150 Letters You Were Never Meant to See”. If you like real visual books, this is another keeper. Perfect for your loved one for Valentine’s Day. Who are we kidding? Perfect for a gift to yourself for Val Day.

While at Changing Hands, I asked the girl at the counter who I should talk with about a book event, that I had authored a book...weird thing to do. I was so self-conscious...it felt so strange! I figure I’ll try to do an event there, one at The Paper Studio, and maybe one other in Southern Cal. Not quite sure about that one...I need to talk with my contact there (Suzi!)

And that brings me to two requests: One is for those whose work will be appearing in 1000 Artist Journal Pages...I’d like to do a sort of gallery show of some of the journals. Those of you who read this blog and are willing to part with your journal for about 3-4 months, please e-mail me. I’m trying to put a show together for The Paper Studio...It’s a store here in AZ, so that way I could have a hand in display, etc. If it works out, it may be in southern Cal as well!

The second request is for another project I’m working on: Are you somewhat new to journaling? New to this alternative universe of art journals and haven’t had your work published much? Please let me know! I’d love to see your pages...You’re more than welcome to e-mail me at my address listed on the side with some lo-rez jpegs of your work...Journaling really needs to be your main focus. If you do other stuff that’s fine, but art journals should be your first love. If you know of someone that fits this description, please let them know and/or e-mail me their contact info.

Thanks and Happy Monday!

Comments

[kelly]

SO glad you liked the book! It's one of my most faves!! DO Make sure though that if you check out her other books you spend time looking through them first as they are NOT for everyone!!

I can hook you up with some So CA locations if you want!! :)

[bluejude]

Just discovered your blog. Interesting Stuff. Will have to check out 365 days! Oh and would love to be a part of your new project, so I will drop you an email. Hope your off to a great creative week!

[arlee]

I'd be very happy to have my page in a show as well, Dawn :}

[Val Webb]

Hello there. You already have my journal and you are most welcome to include it in the show, if you like. Please email me and let me know if you use it, and I will include it in my newsletter. Thanks! (Val Webb in Mobile, Alabama)

[celeste]

don't know if i can part with my journals for that long...but i'd send you a print of the pages...or hmm, maybe one of the filled journals. send me a note when you need it.

[amy]

I am new as in the past year to art journaling. You have seen some of my pages already so I don't know if I fall into the category or not? Thanks for the top on the Julie Doucet book. I think we have similar tastes in that I was thinking I wanted to get it then I wasn't sure. Since I can't see it in person I appreciate your review!

[Laura Bray]

Dawn,

I'm in the book. Let me know when you need my journal & I'll see what I can do. Would it be ok if I just that page or do you want the whole journal? I'm in So Cal, so I'd be super excited to see a show here!
laura@katydid-designs.com

[lia]

I'm willing to part with mine. It's rather large though...I am not working in it currently as I'm into my moleskine right now. Let me know if you want it. ~Lia

[lia]

p.s. thanks for the book recommendations...the 365 looks really interesting, I've never seen that one.

[KellyA]

I am in the book as well. I would be willing to send the pages, but I don't know if I would feel comfortable sending the whole journal.

Kelly Akin