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This Is Not A Book

Notes

This Is Not a Book will engage readers by having them define everything a book can be by asking, ‘If it’s not a book, what is it then?’ – with a kaleidoscope of possible answers.

Part of the Study Room Guide on Live Art and Kids (P3091).

Artist / Author Keri Smith
Publisher Penguin
ISBN 978-1846144448
Reference P3094
Date 2011
Type Publication

Keywords

CAPP childhood children creative process intergenerational process Restock Rethink Reflect 4 RRR4 Sibylle Peters

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