Make Good Art
By: Neil Gaiman ; [designed by Chip Kidd]
Contributors: Kidd, Chip, designer
Edition: First edition
Publisher: William Morrow
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780062266767
Subjects: Originality; Creative ability; Baccalaureate addresses; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Other titles: Make good art; Fantastic mistakes; Neil Gaiman's 'Make good art' speech
Description: In May 2012, bestselling author Neil Gaiman delivered the commencement address at Philadelphia's University of the Arts, in which he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to break rules and think outside the box. Most of all, he encouraged them to make good art. This book, designed by renowned graphic artist Chip Kidd, contains the full text of Gaiman's inspiring speech.--From publisher description.
Notes: In May 2012, bestselling author Neil Gaiman stood at a podium at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts to deliver the commencement address. For the next nineteen minutes he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength: he encouraged the students before him to break rules and think outside the box. Most of all, he encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to _make good art_.

This book, designed by renowned graphic artist Chip Kidd, contains the full text of Gaiman’s inspiring speech. Whether bestowed upon a young artist beginning his or her creative journey, or given as a token of gratitude to an admired mentor, or acquired as a gift to oneself, this volume is a fitting offering for anyone who strives to _make good art_.