A Book a Day? What's Up With That?


Hi, and welcome to this year-long project. So what's this all about and how did it happen, you might ask. In mid 2007, artist Noah Scalin decided to make a skull out of anything he could find, every day for a year. It stretched him in ways he never imagined, as an artist, a writer and a person. His experience turned into a blog that went viral, and then a book.

Others have picked up on the idea: 365 Hearts, 365 Masks, 365 Bears drawn on a cellphone, 365 paper napkin mustaches.
I wanted to play, too, and I chose books. I love books, I know a bit about making books (thanks to my talented book-maker sister, Marilyn Worrix), and they're broad enough in definition to give me a lot of creative leeway.

The whole point is not really the books. The idea is to stretch myself in many ways as an artist and a person, to set up a discipline, stick with it and see what that teaches me.

I hope you'll join with me and follow along on the journey chronicled here, and let me know what you think.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Day 187 - A Quick Post

This is just a quick note to my faithful followers. I am working on books. I am keeping up. BUT... I've got some kind of flu or something and the jobs of photographing books, sizing photos and writing posts is beyond me at the moment. Tomorrow or Thursday, I will get all the books I'm doing posted and get up to date.

Thanks for your patience.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Take it easy and take your time! Hope you feel better very soon.

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  2. Lorna MayAugust 3, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    hope you feel better soon
    {Dab and a dash.}

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  3. RitaAugust 3, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Oh, sorry to hear that. Pamper thyself, lady! Get well. See you when you are back--and take your time. :)

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  4. Nesbit Library rocks!August 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Take care of yourself! I'm happy to hear that you'll be back and admire your discipline and determination. You're a great role model but keeping healthy is most important.

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  5. RachelAugust 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Put on your own O2 mask before taking care of your loved ones. If you aint healthy, the book-a-dayness falls apart. So take care, get well soon, and we will be here when you get back.

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  6. MelchAugust 3, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hope you feel well soon! Glad to hear you're able to keep up with the bookmaking, that's dedication and perseverance! Take all the time you need, of course =)

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  7. Patty GAugust 4, 2011 at 9:15 PM

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  8. Patty GAugust 4, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    It was so thoughtful of you to let us know what was happening. Take care of yourself as best you can. You can catch up on the blog whenever you feel like doing it again.

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  9. SueAugust 6, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I'm hoping this finds you feeling better. I do so enjoy sharing in your adventure. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  10. DonnaAugust 7, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Thank you so much for all your good wishes. I am feeling much better. It turned out to be a rare side-effect/reaction to a prescription I'm taking. Think I'm going to wean off that one! I have been making books and I will begin posting them again tomorrow. See you all then. And thanks again. It meant a lot to me.

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  11. RitaAugust 7, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    So glad you found out what it was and got off those pills! Glad you're feeling better. :)

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  12. AnoeskaAugust 7, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I've just discovered your blog and I love it!!! Will be coming back more often!
    Good to hear that you're feeling better, coming back tomorrow to see what you made.

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