The Wander Society – Keri Smith

An inspiring, beautifully designed manifesto and creative journey of discovery that challenges the reader to turn off autopilot and meet the world with an open mind.

English

Hardcover

When world-renowned guerrilla artist and author Keri Smith opens a worn copy of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, she stumbles upon mysterious handwritten notes and cryptic markings. Her quest leads her to the tracks of 'The Wander Society', a mysterious group dedicated to the art of aimless wandering. In The Wander Society, Smith shares the fascinating results of her research. This unique work is not a traditional manual, but a passionate plea to tear yourself away from screens, let go of control, and trust in the vast possibilities of chance. An interactive and philosophical adventure book that feeds the creative mind and invites you to look at everyday life through the eyes of an explorer.

Condition & Specifications

Condition: Virtually as good as new copy.
Edition: First edition, 2016.
Design: Luxurious and atmospheric edition, bound in a hardcover with a cloth spine.
Pages: 180 pages.
ISBN: 9780141982304.

Content & Background

This inspiring work combines conceptual art with a contemporary philosophy of life focused on slowing down and creativity:

• The art of wandering: The book defines 'wandering' as drifting in an unforeseen, aimless way with complete openness to the unknown and the unexpected.

• In the footsteps of Whitman: The literary and philosophical roots of the society trace deeply back to the nature poetry of Walt Whitman, giving the book a layered and nostalgic atmosphere.

• Offline revolution: Smith makes a warm plea to temporarily leave the digital world behind and truly observe and experience the physical environment with your own eyes.

• Interactive concept: Entirely in the author's tradition, this book invites the reader to actively participate, carry out assignments, and put the theory directly into practice in public spaces.

About the author

The Canadian Keri Smith is an internationally celebrated author, illustrator, and guerrilla artist. She achieved worldwide fame and reached millions of readers with her groundbreaking bestsellers on creativity, including the iconic Wreck This Journal, This Is Not a Book, and How to Be an Explorer of the World. All her books have one thing in common: they are only finished when the reader gets to work with them. Since 2010, she has also taught part-time at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver. Her illustration work has appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post, among others.

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Product information

Language: English
Dimensions: 18.4 x 13.5 x 2.2 cm
Publisher: Particular Books (Penguin Random House), London
Categories: Creativity, Conceptual art, Art of living & Philosophy, Personal development, Interactive books

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