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Book Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms Classics #9-14

Posted on June 30, 2019 by nathanalbright

Dungeons & Dragons:  Forgotten Realms Classics #9-14, by Jeff Grugg, Rags Morales, and Dave Simons Although it is rare for me to read graphic novels, from time to time I enjoy them, and this book was a pleasant reminder of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Here’s A Brilliant Idea

Posted on June 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

Here’s A Brilliant Idea:  104 Activities To Unleash Your Creativity, by the Brothers McLeod This book was co-written by two brothers, one of whom is a writer and the other of whom is an illustrator.  As might be expected, therefore, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Art Matters

Posted on June 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

Art Matters:  Because Your Imagination Can Change The World, by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddell I had read most of the text in this particular book before, but only because it was included in the author’s large collection of … Continue reading →

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On Creativity: A Creator Reflects On His Own Creativity: Part One

Posted on June 23, 2019 by nathanalbright

One of the truths that is easy enough to uncover when it relates to creativity is that it is easiest for us to talk about ourselves and our own creativity.  We are the creators we know best, after all.  Just … Continue reading →

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Towards A Theology Of Creation In Thomas Merton’s Writings

Posted on June 21, 2019 by nathanalbright

While the subject of the theology of Creation is far too large a one to tackle in the course of a modest piece of writing like this, it is worthwhile at least to write some about it and about where … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Go To Jail!

Posted on June 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

Go To Jail!:  A Look At Prisons Through The Ages, by Peter Kent It is hard to figure out who exactly this book is for.  How many children are fascinated by prisons?  I grew up with some understanding of prisons, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The War Of Art

Posted on June 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

The War Of Art:  Break Through The Blocks And Win Your Inner Creative Battles, by Steven Pressfield This book is one of those volumes where the author gets to relish in being a jerk and views himself as superior to … Continue reading →

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Neil Gaiman And The Creation Of Good Art

Posted on June 10, 2019 by nathanalbright

In his commencement speech to the University of Arts in Philadelphia on May 17, 2012, writer Neil Gaiman urged students to “make good art [1].”  Specifically, he was encouraging them to make art that only they can make, being original … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The View From The Cheap Seats

Posted on June 10, 2019 by nathanalbright

The View From The Cheap Seats:  Selected Nonfiction, by Neil Gaiman For the record, this is the first book I have read by the author.  Even though I am at least somewhat of a fan of speculative fiction, I have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Seeker Of Knowledge

Posted on June 7, 2019 by nathanalbright

Seeker Of Knowledge:  The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs, by James Rumford This book is a pleasant and surprisingly instructive children’s book on the life of Jean-Françios Champollion.  To be sure, there is some oversimplification here, as the author focuses … Continue reading →

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