HarperCollins just announced that they will be creating a beautiful print edition of Neil Gaiman's inspirational "Make Good Art" Graduation Speech that was delivered to the 2012 graduating class of Philadelphia's University of the Arts. The edition will be designed, inside and out, by Book Designer (and Batman collector) Chip Kidd. It is sure to be THE perfect gift book. "Make Good Art" will be out May 14th.

In May 2012, bestselling author Neil Gaiman delivered the commencement address at Philadelphia's University of the Arts, in which he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to break rules and think outside the box. Most of all, he urged them to make good art.

LINKS:

Excellent write-up at the HUFFINGTON POST Arts & Culture page.

Video of Neil Gaiman’s Complete MAKE GOOD ART Graduation Speech on YouTube.

To see the full-complete Book Cover, both front and back, please be sure to visit our GALLERY PAGE.

OK, We’re sharing a fun photo here from the 2012 San Diego Comic Con event that Chip Kidd is scheduled to be at all weekend ( Please see our NEXT APPEARANCES page for more information ). While there yesterday Chip met the Artist Dave McKean and the main thing he had to say about him was, “Wotta sweetheart!” Of course this is the guy who is a legendary Graphic Artist! Some of his best known work is the amazing Book Covers for Neil Gaiman’s Sandman ( Vertigo ) and Batman’s Arkham Asylum ( DC Comics ). Speaking of Gaiman, Dave McKean also did the illustrations for Coraline (2002) and The Graveyard Book (2008), among others. Actually, he’s done way too many cool things to list here, ha! So, if you want to see more great art from this guy then just please be sure to visit his personal website & blog, CLICK HERE!

The San Diego Comic Con has not even busted loose yet ( they all go wacky koo-koo crazy on the weekend, ha! ) and already the SUPER-HUGE news to break out is that Neil Gaiman will be returning to his popular character, The SANDMAN! Yes, Neil Gaiman is set to start writing new stories!! It’s also important to note that J.H. Williams will be doing the Illustration so you know it’s gonna look AWESOME! Now, Neil was not even actually at the event but made the announcement via video conference from the DC Comics Vertigo Offices in New York City. OK, Maybe you think this news is too good to be true and you don’t believe us? Well down below is the video, check it out!!

Also, since this post is sort of about the 2012 SDCC event I thought it would be cool to share this photo of what the PANTHEON BOOKS Booth looks like. Check it out, pretty snazzy! They have been saying that the attendance is crazy & Graphic Novels are flying all over the place! So, if you’re there this weekend please be sure to visit Booth #1515. Chip Kidd, among other Authors, will be there signing books.

OK, We have to admit that we’re pretty proud of Neil Gaiman. Why? In this Recent Video you can hear Neil as he addresses the University of the Arts Class of 2012 and it has to be one of the very best commencement speeches to any class in the World, ever! It’s a “must watch” for every Artist and anyone who hopes to be creative and successful. So, please give it a listen. We promise you will be truly inspired! Thanks Neil, good job. “Make Good Art.”

On a funny side note:

This video has become so popular that now there is an info-graphic floating around the Internet that has become a new mantra, check it out.