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Grant Snider

    Grant Snider began drawing and writing before he knew what he was doing, and soon it was too late to stop. His work, frequently featured in prominent publications, delves into creativity and the human condition. Through his comics and books, he explores profound ideas with a distinctive charm and introspective approach. His creations encourage readers to reflect on the world around us and within ourselves.

    My Words
    What Sound Is Morning?
    What Color Is Night?
    The Art of Living: Reflections on Mindfulness and the Overexamined Life
    The Shape of Ideas
    I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf
    • 2025

      Thinking About Thinking

      Impossible Thoughts and Complicated Feelings

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring the complexities of our inner thoughts and emotions, this collection features whimsical haiku-like comics that capture the essence of self-doubt, fear, and indecision. Grant Snider uses vibrant illustrations and clever visual metaphors to resonate with readers, offering encouragement and humor without providing direct solutions. His unique perspective invites reflection on the challenges of navigating our feelings, making it a relatable and charming read for anyone grappling with their own emotional landscape.

      Thinking About Thinking
    • 2024

      "A collection of illustrated poems about everything from new shoes and falling leaves to friendship and growing up"--

      Poetry Comics
    • 2023

      A girl thinks that nothing happens in her neighborhood on a gray day--until she ventures into the woods, and discovers the colors and busy animals of autumn.

      Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day
    • 2023

      Sbírka jedno- a dvoustránkových komiksů karikaturisty Granta Snidera mapuje jeho vnitřní svět – hluboké i mělké myšlenky, poetické postřehy i mnohé rady, jak unést tíhu žití. S jemným humorem i nádechem reality se soustředí na naši pozornost, empatii, relaxaci, vděčnost a sebeuvědomění – témata, která jsou nyní důležitější a aktuálnější než kdy jindy.Je to dokonalý dárek pro všechny, kteří potřebují povzbuzení, soucit, naději a extra porci sebe-péče.Ale hlavně, Sniderovy komiksy inspirují k hravému, přitom promyšlenějšímu přístupu k objevování světa a sebe sama.Najděte si klidné místo daleko od všeho rozptýlení,poslouchejte svůj dech, sledujte plující myšlenky a snažte se nemyslet na své neúspěchy. Pak povstaňte, spojeni se Zemí a povzbuzeni Vesmírem.

      Nauč se žít...v každodenní divočině
    • 2022

      In The Art of Living , beloved cartoonist Grant Snider—author of The Shape of Ideas and I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf —has created a humorous, uplifting look at mindfulness in this collection of one- and two-page comics that map his inner thoughts, poetic observations, and frequent failures at living mindfully.Find a quiet spot away from all distraction / Listen to your breath / Watch your thoughts float past you / Forget the obligations of today / Try not to consider your eventual decay / Let yourself drift away / Arise, connected with the Earth / Awakened to the Universe.With both humor and a touch of reality, The Art of Living centers on mindfulness, but also empathy, relaxation, gratitude, and awareness—evergreen subjects that are more important and relevant now than ever. In a striking package, the reflections Grant Snider shares are an extension of the themes of his first two books—which explored the creative process and the love of reading—and is the perfect gift for those in a need of reflection, commiseration, hope, and a little extra self-care. Above all, Snider’s cartoons will inspire and encourage a more thoughtful way of experiencing the world.

      The Art of Living: Reflections on Mindfulness and the Overexamined Life
    • 2022

      "This lyrical picture book follows one boy's early morning bus ride to school and the many things he observes."-- Provided by publisher

      One Boy Watching
    • 2021

      There Is a Rainbow

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Even when we’re far apart, “here” and “there” can still be connected by a rainbow. This hopeful picture book helps readers recognize the rainbows that unite us. On the other side of a window is a neighbor; beyond sadness lies a hug; and after a storm, a rainbow awaits. Distance and emotions can separate us, but we are all on one end of a rainbow, connected by color and light, with something or someone waiting on the other side. Poetically told, this uplifting narrative encourages readers to look beyond their immediate surroundings for comfort, community, and inner courage—all closer than we think. Inspired by the rainbows displayed in windows worldwide during the coronavirus lockdown, it shares a timeless message of hope and resilience. This book offers comfort to readers of all ages, gracefully addressing today’s challenges and future obstacles, making it a cherished staple for families. It promotes realistic optimism, encouraging readers to see the light at the end of the tunnel and the wonderful things within reach, even in tough times. Emphasizing community support, whether from family, neighbors, or technology, it reassures readers that they are never alone. The engaging page turns create an exciting read-aloud experience, perfect for classrooms, libraries, and homes. Ideal for children facing difficult experiences, parents seeking comfort, and educators looking for uplifting stories.

      There Is a Rainbow
    • 2021

      Dein Bücherregal verrät dich

      Momente, die du nur kennst, wenn du Bücher liebst

      4.0(38)Add rating

      DAS Geschenk für Buchliebhaber*innen jeden Alters Ist es unhöflich, mitten im Gespräch ein Buch zu zücken und die Nase hineinzustecken? Nimmt man im Sommer eine scheckige Bräune in Kauf, um den Urlaub mit Lesen verbringen zu können? Was erfahren Besucher*innen beim Blick in unser Bücherregal? Diese Sammlung ist eine Hommage in Bildern an unser aller Lieblingsobjekt - das Buch. Die Cartoons des beliebten New-York-Times-Zeichners Grant Snider sind Kult: Jeder One-Page-Comic ein Blick in die bisweilen exzentrische Welt der Buchverrückten. Mit ihrem leisen Witz, ihrer Detailverliebtheit und ihrer Einladung zum Um-die-Ecke-Denken das perfekte Geschenk zum Schmökern, Schwelgen, Schmunzeln und Sich-selber-Wiederfinden. Hochwertige Ausstattung, durchgehend 4-c, Pappband ohne Schutzumschlag

      Dein Bücherregal verrät dich
    • 2020

      I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from beloved New York Times illustrator Grant Snider It's no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our books as sacred objects. In this lighthearted collection of one- and two-page comics, writer-artist Grant Snider explores bookishness in all its forms, and the love of writing and reading, building on the beloved literary comics featured on his website, Incidental Comics. With a striking package including a die-cut cover, I Will Judge You By Your Bookshelf is the perfect gift for bookworms of all ages.

      I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf