This Is Not a Book

In this uniquely skewed look at the purpose and function of a book, Smith offers an illustrated guide that asks readers to creatively examine all the different ways This Is Not a Book can be used. From the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal, a curious, engaging, and creative rethinking of all the different things a book can be. In this uniquely skewed look at the purpose and function of a book, Keri Smith offers an illustrated guide that challenges readers to creatively examine all the different ways This Is Not a Book can be used. With intriguing prompts, readers will discover that the book can be:

A secret message--tear out a page, write a note on it for a stranger, and leave it in a public place.

A recording device--have everyone you contact today write their name in the book.

An instrument--create as many sounds as you can using the book, like flipping the pages fast or slapping the cover.

This Is Not a Book forces you to ask, If it's not a book, what is it then?--with a kaleidoscope of possible answers.