Zen Pencils Guide to Life (Words of Wisdom in Bite-Size Comics)

New York Times bestselling author Gavin Aung Than's Zen Pencils comics transform the words of history’s greatest thinkers into powerful, inspiring visual stories about courage, creativity, curiosity, and living an authentic, fulfilling life.

The ultimate collection of Gavin Aung Than's inspirational comics gathers the most celebrated and widely shared pieces alongside over 50 pages of comics that have never been published in book form. By pairing beautiful illustrations alongside wisdom of the world's leading thinkers and doers, the Zen Pencils Guide to Life:

• Brings together inspirational quotes, philosophy, and real-life lessons in an accessible comic format ·
• Provides stimulating and provocative material for daily reading, journaling prompts, and mindful reflection
• Offers a thoughtful gift book for artists, learners, graduates, and anyone starting a new chapter

Organized into uplifting themes like Live Authentically, Be Brave, Build Connection, Never Stop Learning, and Create!, the book includes an extraordinary chorus of poets, scientists, artists, philosophers, activists, and dreamers including:

• The cosmic perspective of Carl Sagan in Pale Blue Dot
• A message of individuality from Bill Watterson’s legendary speech at Kenyon College
• The soulful poetry of Rumi’s The Guest House
• The stormy creativity of Vincent van Gogh's The Blank Canvas
• Advice for Beginners from Ira Glass
• Wisdom from figures like Rachel Carson, Amy Poehler, Richard Feynman, and Isaac Asimov

Through its variety of subjects, styles, and inspirational messages, Zen Pencils is a joyful reminder that great ideas can come from anywhere, and that powerful words paired with evocative images can inspire us to live braver, kinder, more creative lives.