What a nutty year. The pages of my paper 2008 diary are full—right up until the end of June, when things got crazy, and I lost six months of my life to writing a book, buying a house, and watching Obama get elected. Phew! About the same happened with this blog: July came around…and poof! I blogged about half as much for the second half of the year. (Check out the infographic above and the 2008 Visual Archive.)
So what now, 2009? The only thing I have planned is the book release in September. I’m going to take a break in January and February, curl up on my office couch, and read some really big books. Hopefully start blogging some more. Around March, I’m going to try to start on another book. Maybe a graphic novel. I’ll be posting whatever I come up with here, along with a bunch of blackout poems that didn’t make the book.
Thanks for reading. It was a great year for me, and everybody who visited the site, left comments, linked to the poems…y’all made it so.
My very best to you. Warm wishes for a great 2009!
Best wishes. Enjoy your books on the couch as we look out to reading your’s.
I hope the reading gets you inspired to keep up the blog. I discovered your blog last feb and have really enjoyed the mix of visual verbal ideas and inspirations. keep up the great work.
Austin, your blog is one of my favorite daily reads. I discovered you in July, and you continue to delight and inspire. Thanks so much and looking forward to seeing your book in 2009!
I agree w/Catherine and Traci, and have been enjoying you since last…. January, February, March? Heard you mentioned on NPR and morning edition, and have passed you on to many who have also enjoyed your tids and bits!
HAPPY NEW YEAR Austin Kleon!!!
Thanks, y’all! I hope I can live up to expectations this year. More soon!