Recipes For Good Luck: The Superstitions, Rituals, And Practices Of Extraordinary People By Ellen Weinstein

What did Maya Angelou do to keep the words flowing? What is a NASA engineer’s lucky charm? How does Thom Yorke prep for a concert? This book bottles the singular recipes for success of leading creatives, politicians, scientists, and athletes who made their own luck. Revealing an array of unique practices from quirky superstitions to pre-performance rituals, this visual compendium celebrates in text and charming illustrated portraits the real personalities, creative processes, and curious habits of these influential people. Presented with a handsome silk-screened cloth spine, this treasure trove of inspiration is a smart and special choice for anyone who could use a little good fortune.

Details

• Format: Hardback
• Publication Date: 3 April 2018
• Pages: 144
• Height: 203 mm
• Width: 152 mm
• Illustrations with 3-piece case, silk-screened cloth spine; 65 full-colour illustrations
• ISBN-13 9781452162188

About the Author

Ellen Weinstein is a New York–based award-winning illustrator and instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design.