Make It Now!: Creative Inspiration and the Art of Getting Things Done

by Anthony Burrill

Full of inspiration, practical ideas and expert advice, this fun and uplifting book will get you thinking differently, give you the confidence to engage your creativity and get things done. Featured alongside the best-loved prints as well as new work from renowned graphic artist Anthony Burrill.

Genres: Design, Art Design, Business

208 pages, Hardcover

First published March 9, 2017

Reviews

[Tim Belonax · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhere between monograph and advice.
Lovely design. Light interviews.

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a blend. It's a showcase for Burrill's work. It is an auto-biography. It is something about he "gets things done". And something about how he runs his business. With smart remarks that could serve as a Tweets:

> If I’ve made a decision about something that I feel is valid and it’s questioned, I’ll fight for it as much as I can.

What does it mean "as much as I can"? Does it imply a butcher knife? Is it limited to throwing a tantrum? It is my observation that people do not question your decisions, but rather don't understand them. And the whole book radiates this sort of cheap bravado, reminding me of melodramatic stock artists that are simply a-holes.

[Mario Gogh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Todo mundo que trabalha com Arte ou Design já deve ter se deparado, ou visto em alguma decoração de escritório, o poster com os dizeres "WORK HARD & Be Nice To People" Acompanhado de uma pequena assinatura. Esse poster foi criado pelo mesmo autor deste livro, Anthony Burrill. Esse é o tipo de surpresas que gosto de descobrir em quanto leio livros.

Gostei muito de ter lido esse livro e os posters que aparecem no meio dele. São quase poesias visuais para quem ainda busca sentido no trabalho. Muito inspirador!

[N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a writer, not a visual artist, but this book was still really helpful for thinking through some of my creative blocks. I’m inspired to do more to develop my skills and passions and curiosities. Aside from that, the book is just stunning to look at and the page designs make for a delightfully easy read.

[Amberwench · Rating 3 out of 5]

Packed with simple graphics, this book has interviews and one page thought blurbs on art, life, making & creating, and finding inspiration. An interesting (and fast because there's little text) read for the visual media creative.

[H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple, direct to the point, accompanied by beautiful typography.

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[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is okay and has numerous iconic and powerful illustrations. I quite enjoyed reading about the author’s personal life and his career.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised how much I liked this book. It was very simple, but effective (just like Anthony Burrell’s work), making it easy to feel the advice could be used in my own projects.

[Majed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good