this title was suggested to me by long time friend, Sherry Lynn.
Any time I see a book recommendation of a title I think I will like, it's off to my county's Library web page. I request many, many books online. Sometimes the title takes forever; yes I'm still waiting for an Aesop's collection, but usually the book arrives with in a week.
The State of Maryland has a great inter library loan system. Lucky me my local library is less than a mile away. The other day I picked up four books at once all from other county library systems.
I requested Gaiman's Art Matters illustrations by Chris Riddell.
Please read this one ! It;s brief , a quick read with lots of pictures to make your lips quirk when you turn the pages.
Divided in to four sections :
- Credo
- Why Our Future Depends on Libraries, Reading and Daydreaming
- Making a Chair
- Make Good Art
Everyone has an "I believe" statement and Gaiman's is, to me, an inspiration. Has Ophra interviewed Mr. Neil, I wonder?
The second section, Our Future" is a detailed praise and plea for libraries and librarians. Many thanks for the articulation on why libraries and librarians are important. I was reminded of my first visits to the public library. Both Sherry Lynn and I were there, just around our corner, in our home town.
Chair making is, I believe, about writing process. Just do it please.
Last section Make Good Art for me, is dedicated to my graphic designer son, Sam Ludophile. Make that art, make it every day. Make the art you want to even though no one else sees or agrees or accepts what is your art.
As the torchbearers, you librarians out there, read this book!
