The Pocket Scavenger: Keri Smith

Fun book

I love Keri Smith's work, her art and philosophy on life has inspired my own life and art (basically I'm now a person who can never pass up pieces of cardboard or pretty wrapping paper, and I now truly believe that My Life Is My Art) so when I saw her new book, I had to read it!It's quite a simple concept - go out into the world and have a look for the items listed in the book. Then, turning the book upside down and flicking through it, you get a prompt to do some DIY work to your found item. You can pretty much do anything you like! That's the fun bit. There's advice on how to find and where to go looking at the start of the book, and ideas for creating your own scavenger hunts at the back of the book. Anyone concerned about the health and safety aspect of finding things on the street can take photos and use them to make alterations to. That's what I do.This book is so good for encouraging everyone to look, look, and look harder in the world, and I'd fully recommend it to anyone. Your woodland walks will never be the same again!

If you have already seen Keri Smith books then this will not disappoint. I have been collecting over two years and still have not completed the book, great to dip in and out of. Love the idea of random choice in how you alter the items, really makes you think. Only negative is that if like me you like a flat surface to work on its best to begin at the start and work your way through or the pages that you write on will be bulky. Great addition to a Keri Smith collection.

I had this on pre-order as I've never been disappointed with any of Keri Smith's books and I'm so glad I did. I'm primarily a photographer but do a lot of other arty things and what I love most about Keri's books is the encouragement to explore and look at things totally differently. Already this book has got me back into the habit of looking at the little details everywhere I go, something I'd gotten out of the habit of a bit recently, and helped me out of a creative slump! If you like collecting things and the idea of using found objects in your artwork I'd recommend it.

Have bought 4 copies, the grandchildren love them...makes another dimension when you go for a walk in the woods.They all also loved Wreck this Journal...really recommend these books,,,makes there imagination run wild !Please try them....excellent Birthday Gift...plus delivered,,,what more could you want. Five Star.

It's a great book and so much fun, Makes you look around and notice alot more. Great for when you go on holiday as a sort strange item diary. Would recommend to anyone who is looking to do something a bit more interesting than reading a book.

My son loves doing his scavenger book. He is 8 years old. We didnt do the part where you alter each thing you find, we just stuck each item in on ita own without changing it.

My 11 yr old daughter loves her books and actually keeps her entertained enough to come off her mobile!