Make good art, the text of a commencement speech gaiman delivered at philadelphias university of the arts, was published in a volume designed by renowned artist chip kidd. Among his numerous literary awards are the newbery and carnegie medals, and the hugo, nebula, world fantasy, and will eisner awards. Neil gaiman gave a commencement speech last week, and it was typically inspiring. The theory being that it might kick start me into doing something creative. Author neil gaiman recently gave the commencement address to the university of the arts in philadelphia chockfull of advice for aspiring artists of all kinds. Neil gaiman gives a commencement speech to art school. People who know the rules know what is possible and what is impossible. Although neil gaiman never attended college, he gives one of the best commencement speeches ever. Renowned writer neil gaiman to join bard college faculty as. The fiction author famous for the sandman and coraline was also awarded an honorary doctorate of fine arts at the ceremony at philadelphias the university of. Novelist, childrens author, screenwriter and internet phenomenon, the writer neil gaiman is set to add another string to his bow, as bard college appoints him. Read the full speech transcript of the famous speech make good art by neil. Renowned writer neil gaiman to join bard college faculty.
Make good art is the transcript of neil gaimans commencement speech at the university of the arts, class of 2012. At the time of the speech gaiman was still is best known as a novelist, graphic novelist, and screenwriter whose works include the comic book series sandman and books like coraline and stardust. Jemisin broken earth trilogy, whose new work the city we became was released in march to great acclaim. Born in england, neil lives in the united states and taught for five years at bard college, where he is a professor of the arts in graphic novels, neils groundbreaking work sandman, which was awarded nine eisner awards, was described by stephen king as having turned graphic novels into art. Although some would say that this blog post wasnt creative, i beg to differ. Neil gaiman is amongst britains foremost writers of fantasy and graphic novels. He encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to break rules and think outside the box. This hard cover book collects neil gaimans commencement speech at the university of the arts, originally given on 17 may 2012. Neil gaiman is an extraordinarily imaginative writer who works in a variety of formats, writing graphic novels or, booklength comics, short stories, novels, childrens books, and scripts for television and films. As a child he discovered his love of books, reading, and stories, devouring the works of c. This hard cover book collects neil gaiman s commencement speech at the university of the arts, originally given on 17 may 2012. About neil gaiman neil gaiman was born in the united kingdom and now lives in the united states near minneapolis.
What neil gaimans make good art speech has taught me about. The stories and novels of neil gaiman while neil gaiman initially and enduringly captured the imaginations of millions of readers with his sandman comics and other graphic novels, he has also applied his seemingly endless energy to works of prose, namely novels and short stories. He neither started nor finished his advanced studies, but rather put himself into the world and started writing. His works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. A must watch for any artist and everyone who hopes to be creative and successful. Gaiman cautioned graduates that life could and would go wrong, and therein lay the best experiences. Neil gaiman is the new york times bestselling creator of the hugely popular and groundbreaking sandman comics series, which garnered numerous eisner awards, a hugo award, the bram stoker award, and has been published in over a dozen languages.
University of the arts commencement 2012 neil gaiman teded. Neil gaimans make good art commencement speech is one of my all time favorites. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read make good art. Neil gaimans commencement speech to the university of the arts graduating class of 2012 philadelphia. The fiction author famous for the sandman and coraline was also awarded an honorary doctorate of fine arts at the ceremony at philadelphias the university of the arts last thursday. The conversation is part of an ongoing fisher center series in which gaiman discusses the creative process with another artist. Fantasy and science fiction writers neil gaiman and n. One of the best speeches that will teach you about life is neil gaimans make good art video on youtube. Neil gaiman teaches the art of storytelling in his new online course. Since he is a very accomplished artist there was probably an expectation for him to discuss how he was able to achieve that amount of success.
Gaiman is a dickens fan too, and has called attention to his own dickensian qualities, not least with his thoroughly enjoyable reading of a christmas carol at the new york public library in. Gaiman began writing short stories before ever penning a comic. Make good art neil gaimans famous commencement speech. Jemisin will discuss their creative processes on may 2 at bard college in annandale, where gaiman is a professor in the arts the event. May 21, 2012 neil gaiman gave a commencement speech last week, and it was typically inspiring. Neil gaimans new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of philadelphias university of the arts. May 23, 2012 neil gaiman addresses the university of the arts class of 2012 one of the best commencement speeches.
Jun 09, 2012 neil gaiman s commencement speech to the university of the arts graduating class of 2012 philadelphia. Neil gaiman once said that the world always seems brighter when youve just made something that wasnt there before. What you can learn from neil gaimans make good art speech. In may 2012, bestselling author neil gaiman delivered the commencement address at philadelphias university of the arts, in which he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He has won numerous awards, including the hugo, nebula, and bram. Neil gaiman, considered one of the top ten living postmodern writers, never went to college. The speech was so good it was turned into a book, make good art. Neil gaiman becomes professor at us college neil gaiman. Neil gaiman, british writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone. May 23, 2012 8 bits of wisdom from neil gaiman to graduates on being a creator. It the first comic book to ever receive literary recognition when it won the world fantasy award for best short story and often. This is neil gaiman addresses the university of the arts class of 2012 by the university of the arts phl on vimeo, the home for high quality videos.
When you start out on a career in the arts you have no idea. Instead, gaiman, a selfdescribed feral child who was raised in libraries, engineered his own education as a writer source. Neil gaiman addresses the university of the arts class of. Dec, 20 make good art, the text of a commencement speech gaiman delivered at philadelphias university of the arts, was published in a volume designed by renowned artist chip kidd.
Neil gaiman at the university of the arts, 2012 10. Neil gaiman was born in hampshire, uk, in 1960 and since 1992 has lived in the united states, currently residing near minneapolis. Neil gaiman on the city we became join professor in the arts neil gaiman. Hear neil gaiman read a beautiful, profound poem by ursula k. Combining neil gaiman s extraordinary words with chris riddells deft and striking illustrations, art matters will inspire its readers to seize the day in the name of art. Although neil gaiman never attended college, he gives one of the best commencement. Neil gaiman gives graduates 10 essential tips for working. Nov 10, 2017 what neil gaimans make good art speech has taught me about books and creativity laura marie nov 10, 2017 right before becoming a teachers assistant in a creative writing class, i watched neil gaimans make good art speech for the first time. Gaimans simple commandment to the new arts graduates is to make good art, but his thoughts on what that means are what makes the speech so tremendously important. May 14, 20 neil gaiman s new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of philadelphias university of the arts. Neil gaiman s new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of philadelphias university of the arts. And yes, the books are still funny, but they no longer follow the jokes. His father, david bernard gaiman worked at their family chain of stores while his mother, sheila gaiman was a pharmacist. Neil gaiman gives graduates 10 essential tips for working in.
Neil richard gaiman was born on november 10, 1960 in portchester, england. Nov 01, 20 novelist, childrens author, screenwriter and internet phenomenon, the writer neil gaiman is set to add another string to his bow, as bard college appoints him a professor in the arts. Jemisin presented in association with oblong books and music the scifi writer every woman needs to be reading. He originated from a family of eastern european jewish decent. The speech is part autobiography, part inspiration, with gaiman imploring his audiencereader to make good art as a way of coping with anything that life. Make good art is the transcript of neil gaimans commencement speech at the university of the. Make good art by neil gaiman meet your next favorite book. Neil gaiman inspirational commencement speech at the. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Make good art is the transcript of neil gaiman s commencement speech at the university of the arts, class of 2012. Neil gaiman addresses the university of the arts class of 2012. High quality neil gaiman inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Graduation speech archives open culture archive open.
On 14 october 20 neil gaiman gave our second annual lecture at the barbican centre, london. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery. Its important for people to tell you what side they are on and why, and whether they might be biased. Neil gaiman gives a commencement speech to art school the. Renowned graphic artist chip kidd designed the text layout. So in an attempt to claw back some semblance of a productive weekend, i started to read neil gaiman s make good art speech. Jan 21, 2020 fantasy and science fiction writers neil gaiman and n. Neil gaimans speech is the gold standard for author commencement speeches. Dec 15, 20 at the time of the speech gaiman was still is best known as a novelist, graphic novelist, and screenwriter whose works include the comic book series sandman and books like coraline and stardust. I havent watched it for some time and was inspired to revisit it after watching a great piece of artistry online. This is right up there with the steve jobs and david foster wallace commencement speeches. Author neil gaiman recently gave the commencement address to the university of the arts in philadelphia chockfull of advice for aspiring artists of all. Neil gaiman on ray bradburys fahrenheit 451, why we read, and how speculative storytelling enlarges our humanity neil gaiman on why scary stories appeal to us, the art of fear in childrens books, and the most terrifying ghosts haunting society.
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