- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher; New edition edition (Jan 31 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 087905882X
- ISBN-13: 978-0879058821
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16.1 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,080,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Borrowing the best examples from her own journals, and the works of others, Hinchman leads the reader from simple jottings and scratched likenesses to fully illuminated gems of philosophy, and shows how a lasting record of experience and a road map for self-discovery can be created. 116 illustrations, 16 in color.
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Eleven years ago I was only erratically faithful to the journal I kept in a frayed spiral notebook, pouncing on it with passionate fervor for a few weeks and then disdaining for months the daub of my lefthanded crab-scrawl. Read the first page
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Eleven years ago I was only erratically faithful to the journal I kept in a frayed spiral notebook, pouncing on it with passionate fervor for a few weeks and then disdaining for months the daub of my lefthanded crab-scrawl. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great place to start with keeping a visual diary!,
By economist "economist" (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Life in Hand: Creating the Illuminated Journal (Paperback)
This book is simple introduction to visual diary-keeping and will be enjoyed by people looking for a short, unintimidating, introduction to this topic.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blending drawing and writing in journals,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Life in Hand: Creating the Illuminated Journal (Paperback)
When I bought the first edition of this book several years ago, I went back and bought 6 more copies which I gave to my closest friends. Each felt as I did, that this was a profound book that stimulated creative journal keeping for inner and outer experiences to sharpen every day. I'd long looked for someone who could guide my urges to write and to draw, to stimulate me to put my observations out where I could really grasp them. Hinchman showed me the way with writing and memory exercises which I actually did and enjoyed, basic art technique, encouragement, and the idea that my scribbles and jottings could become a treasured personal record.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews) 88 of 88 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blending drawing and writing in journals,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Life in Hand: Creating the Illuminated Journal (Paperback)
When I bought the first edition of this book several years ago, I went back and bought 6 more copies which I gave to my closest friends. Each felt as I did, that this was a profound book that stimulated creative journal keeping for inner and outer experiences to sharpen every day. I'd long looked for someone who could guide my urges to write and to draw, to stimulate me to put my observations out where I could really grasp them. Hinchman showed me the way with writing and memory exercises which I actually did and enjoyed, basic art technique, encouragement, and the idea that my scribbles and jottings could become a treasured personal record.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential reading for anyone who keeps a journal.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Life in Hand: Creating the Illuminated Journal (Paperback)
This book has created a nationwide interest in illustrated journal-keeping. It's a friendly, exquisitely illustrated volume from someone who is obviously nature-connected and literate to boot. If you like maps, natural history illustration, or if you are one of those who have always wanted to draw, but don't believe you can....this is the book for you
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Two Books to Encourage Creativity,
By Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Life in Hand: Creating the Illuminated Journal (Paperback)
Sky a relaxed blue. Snow shadows have more violet than sky does. At the unfocussed edge of the shadow, an orange penumbra. ~February 1989A Life in Hand is a book set designed to encourage your creativity. Both books have beautiful covers and the second book is filled with blank pages. Hannah Hinchman lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she works as a freelance artist, illustrator, graphic designer, calligrapher, writer and teacher. Her work has appeared in Sisters of the Earth and in Sierra magazine. She now teaches field journal workshops for the Yellowstone Institute. All the drawings in the instruction booklet were taken from Hannah's journals. The last section of this book is filled with Watercolor art and Hannah's calligraphy. Hannah encourages everyone to begin a journal, no matter what your age or life experience. She explores the magic of journal keeping and brings a new perspective to letter writing. She enjoys word play and stream-of-consciousness writing. If you want to start a journal, this book set may inspire you and give you ideas for illustrating your observations about life. ~The Rebecca Review |
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