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manglitter's review against another edition
4.0
I just finished it and I want to re-read it for all the wise things that were shared here. It gave me a lot of encouragement and tips. I love Neil Gaiman when he talks and gives good advice and this a book full of his best . This was a great read and I enjoyed it very much today.
manglitter's review
4.0
I loved this book and listening to Neil Gaiman's voice was great. Amazing and encouraging words to inspire you in order to make art in which ever version you like and to feel good about it.
allisaurus_rex's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful short read. I enjoyed Neil Gaiman's passionate yet soothing narration in the audiobook. My favorite parts were from Make Good Art:
This account of receiving advice from Stephen King during the height of his success for Sandman: "'This is really great. You should enjoy it.' And I didn't. Best advice I got that I ignored. Instead I worried about it. I worried about the next deadline, the next idea, the next story... I didn't stop and look around, and go 'this is really fun!' It's been an amazing ride, but there were parts of the ride I missed because I was too worried about things going wrong, about what came next, to enjoy the bit I was on. That was the hardest lesson for me, to let go and enjoy the ride."
On the best advice he gave: "So be wise, because the world needs more wisdom. And if you cannot be wise, pretend to be someone who is wise and then just behave like they would. And now go and make interesting mistakes, [amazing, glorious, and] fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Make the world more interesting for your being here. Make good art."
This account of receiving advice from Stephen King during the height of his success for Sandman: "'This is really great. You should enjoy it.' And I didn't. Best advice I got that I ignored. Instead I worried about it. I worried about the next deadline, the next idea, the next story... I didn't stop and look around, and go 'this is really fun!' It's been an amazing ride, but there were parts of the ride I missed because I was too worried about things going wrong, about what came next, to enjoy the bit I was on. That was the hardest lesson for me, to let go and enjoy the ride."
On the best advice he gave: "So be wise, because the world needs more wisdom. And if you cannot be wise, pretend to be someone who is wise and then just behave like they would. And now go and make interesting mistakes, [amazing, glorious, and] fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Make the world more interesting for your being here. Make good art."
mirai_iro's review against another edition
4.0
Re-reading the book in hardcover format from the library. Credo always has me in tears.
em_jay's review against another edition
5.0
A super short book with an important and amazing message! Highly recommended!
merlin_thewitch's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet book - wise words and lovely illustrations by Mr Russell. I really appreciate Neil Gaimans work in every form!
emanon_'s review against another edition
4.75
At the very start the quotes felt a little dated and they might as well be but the message afterwards was lovely. I did like hearing about his story and how by following what he truly enjoyed things worked out and the would saw this creations the same way he did.
okjaaaaa's review against another edition
4.0
Mr. Neil Gaiman truly is a gem in this world. Sorely and dearly needed this one!