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Remember how I wrote that story a while back called How to Change the World? You don’t? Well I did. And for fun I decided to draw some basic (read: very basic) illustrations in MSPaint (obvs) to go along with it. Ryan had previously introduced me to the online bookstore Blurb so I thought it would be neat to put it into book format. Here it is:
Aren’t I an artistic genius? No? Oh right. Anyway, if you want to order a copy CLICK HERE and purchase away! The prices weren’t set by me, and are kind of expensive (don’t forget that dreadful shipping and handling!) so I wouldn’t blame you for not buying it, especially when the drawings are so childish and I’ve already pretty much given the book away right here. And no, I didn’t add a markup for myself, it’s already expensive enough. This was just a fun project for me, and thought I’d share it with you guys.
January 4th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
If I had kids or cousins who I cared about, I’d totally order that book – I really like the concept and the art. Seriously – the simple art seems perfect for it.
January 4th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
My only gripe… no boobies on the mother.
January 4th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I read your blog most everday. That was quite a wonderful little story. If I had kids, I would have already had one on order. Loved it!
January 4th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Well, it looks a lot cheaper if you set the price in British pounds. That’s the ultimate in self-publishing. I remember your story, its got a great message and simple illustrations work.
January 4th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Sometimes the simpler something is, the most it’s message gets across. Well done, my friend.
HUGS…
January 4th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
I will be ordering this for myself, no need to have a child and I would buy one even if you had marked it up, it is that good! It is a great story and I will be proud to own it!!! Well done Craig, I hope this is only the beginning!
January 5th, 2009 at 5:05 am
Nicely done, Waffle.
January 5th, 2009 at 5:14 am
Awesome! I like the art. I have just ordered mine. I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get a first edition print.
January 5th, 2009 at 6:50 am
I absolutely love this. The artwork is simple and perfect. I really like how the stick figure boy’s looking-down pose also doubles as a down-trodden look, as though he’s not really expecting to find the answers he’s looking for. Very cool.
I ordered my copy yesterday. Can’t wait to get it.
January 5th, 2009 at 7:58 am
If you look back to some of those photos from Craig in college he looks as thin as the figures he draws in the book…
January 5th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I really like the style you came up with. Simple yet clear. Stop being so talented. It’s getting annoying.
January 5th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Oh, I’m going to order one. I’ll read it to the kids in my class (they’re 4 – 5) and let you know what they think.
Too bad they’re not autographed…
January 5th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Michelle, I was thinking the same thing about the autographs! Presumably that will happen on the book tour (like Bossy’s tour from blogger to blogger across the country…)
January 5th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Thank you everyone for your kind words! I hope everyone who bought one is pleased with the finished product. I have mine (hardcover with dust jacket) and it’s a really nice quality.
I’ll come sign your book if you let me stay in your guest room! (And pay for my plane ticket/gas)
January 5th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I totally want to get mine signed as well.
Craig: You can totally stay in any room you want at my house. I’d cover the gas, and even throw in a meal or two. But alas, I suspect that my hopes of obtaining a signature are foiled by the fact that no airline would fly the short distance from Long Island to NJ.
Oh well.