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Wreck This Journal: To Create is to Destroy, Now With Even More Ways to Wreck! [Paperback]

Keri Smith
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22 April 2013

A new edition of Keri Smith's bestseller, with updated material

Think of Wreck This Journal as the anarchist's Artist's Way -- the book for those who've always wanted to draw outside the lines but were afraid to do it.

For anyone who's ever wished to, but had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook comes Wreck This Journal, an illustrated book featuring a subversive collection of suggestions, asking readers to muster up their best mistake - and mess-making abilities to fill the pages of the book (and destroy them).

Through a series of creatively and quirkily illustrated prompts, acclaimed artist Keri Smith encourages journalers to engage in "destructive" acts - poking holes through pages, adding photos and defacing them, painting with coffee, colouring outside the lines, and more - in order to experience the true creative process. With Keri Smith's unique sensibility, readers are introduced to a new way of art and journal making, discovering novel ways to escape the fear of the blank page and fully engage in the creative process.

Bestselling author Keri Smith is a freelance illustrator by trade, and has illustrated for the Washington Post, The New York Times, Ford Motor Company, People, The Body Shop and Hallmark. She is the author of Wreck This Journal, How To Be An Explorer of the World and Mess. A native of Canada, she lives in the US.


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Product details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (22 April 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141976144
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141976143
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (314 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 48 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Bestselling author Keri Smith is a freelance illustrator by trade, and has illustrated for the Washington Post, The New York Times, Ford Motor Company, People, The Body Shop and Hallmark. She is the author of Wreck This Journal, How To Be An Explorer of the World and Mess. A native of Canada, she lives in the US.

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic gift 4 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend and she was absolutely delighted with it. I would definitely recommend this as an ideal present for a friend or loved one who is a bit of a 'doodler' or often finds themselves at a loose end. One word of warning though...I was sitting minding my own business when the book was sent rushing centimetres past my head. Apparently the page my girlfriend had opened instructed her to do something spontaneous and unexpected with the journal. You have been warned
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78 of 81 people found the following review helpful
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I bought the 'wreck this journal' showed it a friend and she's going to get one for herself and each of her daughters. What it isn't, is a model for an art journal e.g. day pages, representation of an event, scrapbook etc. For me this is more about breaking the normal rules of what you do with a book, see pages on 'flickr'for examples/ pictures of what other people have done with their journals. You can also go on the authors website to see ideas/ examples. Each page has an instruction on a way to alter/wreck a page/ the cover/ binding, for example doodle on the cover, tear a page out, put it into the pocket of your clothes and put it in the washing machine, when you've done that stick it back in the book. It reminded me of an art installation I went to see some years ago of some flowers in a case that were left in a window for weeks. The artist actually wanted to see the process of decay and how that would look. The flowers were dried up and crumbling when I saw them, but had their own kind of beauty.
If you are a bit of a perfectionist and are scared of the blank page or don't like to break the rules this should free you up a bit. The book isn't that expensive so it's kinda liberating to take it in the shower with you and see how it looks when you're done. I'm taking pictures of the process and will put it on my facebook page when I'm done. It's a fun exercise in loosening up and I would recomend it on that basis.
It's also interesting to note which instructions you are resistant to, I'm really struggling with the idea of tying a string round it and taking it for a walk - not least because the neighbors will think I'm mad LOL. And I really don't want to give a page to a friend to wreck it. Tells you a lot about yourself and what you are prepared to let go of and what you are not. It may also unblock you creativitly speaking - that's what I'm hoping for.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Itotally wrecked this journal! 20 April 2013
Format:Paperback
I bought one of these journals last year and had a thoroughly wonderful time being outrageously silly. I even took it for a drag round a park...much to the bemusement of the people walking their dogs. I was a tad anal about journalling up to usig this book, which I found incredibly liberating.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ems Review 13 Jun 2013
By bev66
Format:Paperback
This journal is good and passes away spare time. Fun book to have. Excellent. Would buy as a present for teenager :-)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally loved Wrecking this ! 5 May 2013
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Bought this for my daughter as she had seen a friend's. She has really enjoyed carrying out the various tasks and instructions associated with wrecking the journal.! Most of her friends are now buying them. A great unusual present.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great! 14 Jan 2013
Format:Paperback
Fantastic idea - really gets the imagination going!!! Can definately recommend this book for your kids to enjoy. Happy Trashing!!!!!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this Book!! :) 7 Jun 2012
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If you're 'Arty', 'Thrifty', 'Crafty', 'Creative' however you want to put it, then you NEED this book :)

I am an utter perfectionist when it comes to doing anything, whether it be journalling or even list making. I like everything planned and perfect. I love scrap-booking and writing but i either get bored too quickly or i make a mistake deeming the whole thing rubbish...so i challenged myself.

I bought this.. i LOVE it!!

The book was smaller than i thought it would be, but it's the perfect size to tuck under your arm or in your bag.

Handy when it'll accompany me EVERYWHERE!

The pages are good quality & i know it sounds psycho but they make a nice page turning sound....i know, don't judge.
There are a lot of funny and interesting challenges/tasks that can be done by anyone, at anytime :)
I was nervous about the tearing out tasks, but was super happy when the aligning pages didn't fall out like i expected, the books cover is strong and durable keeping a tight hold on all it's pages :D

At first tearing out a page felt like my soul was being ripped in two, but actually i've discovered imperfections give projects more character & i know it sounds strange but somehow it makes it more beautiful :)

I really hope more people notice this book & try it for themselves.

Everyone should complete at least one 'Wreck This Journal' in a lifetime!!
Trust me i'm a perfectionist >.<
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WRECK THIS JOURNAL 12 Feb 2013
By jcheek
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THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE PRESENT FOR A TEENAGE GIRL. I BOUGHT IT FOR MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO IS HAVING GREAT FUN FILLING IT IN. WOULD RECOMMEND,
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining!
Very good! Keeps you entertained for hours. Bought it for myself but would be good for anyone that loves being creative or likes to "think outside the box!"
Published 13 hours ago by Lois Swaine
5.0 out of 5 stars Something different
Brought this for my daughter and she loves it , it is something totally different and fun and it doesn't matter what she does to it.
Published 1 day ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars So much
I am having so much fun with this product! It is perfect for most ages and so fun to do!
Published 2 days ago by Amy Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
I bought this as a gift for a friend after I bought myself one previously.

I have really enjoyed looking into each page and seeing what it tells me to do. Read more
Published 3 days ago by HariMarieRose
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!
This book is brill I brought this after seeing my friends seeing all its funny tasks to do! It's even better to do it with another person, went on holiday with my friend and we... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Nichole Paxton
4.0 out of 5 stars Wreck this journal
Bought for my grandaughter, who loves it. Her friends also have the journal so they think of different ways to wreck it.
Published 4 days ago by Ann Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!
This book is something you can do wherever.
There are some great things that you can do with this book!
Published 6 days ago by Philip Jenkins
3.0 out of 5 stars Should I buy this?
I haven't bought this myself as it is too expensive for what it is (a book of ideas to feed your creativity which doubles as an art pad), however having looked up the designs... Read more
Published 7 days ago by I<3TEES
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I think this is a great product and let you let out your creative side and just fun with it
Published 7 days ago by Alice Bannister
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
I love this book. It's wildly inventive and lots of fun, for kids and for adults. I dare you to do all the things it suggests.....
Published 7 days ago by Drewman
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