The Worlds We Make
Autor Morgan Harper Nicholsen Limba Engleză Hardback – 27 apr 2027
For bestselling poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols, worldbuilding has always been more than an act of imagination. It has been a necessary act to make sense of the world that never felt built for her. Inspired by the richly imagined universes of writers like Octavia E. Butler and N. K. Jemisin—and by her own journey with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder—Morgan reveals how the same creative principles that shape fictional worlds can help us better understand the hidden systems, expectations, and stories that shape our everyday lives.
Illustrated throughout in her signature whimsical style, The Worlds We Make invites readers into an extraordinary collection of imagined landscapes. From the pull of curiosity in Land of Magnetic Fields to spaces of near-connection in The Glimmering Elsewhere to the power in the pause in Hovering Place and beyond, each “world” blends lyrical storytelling, personal reflection, thoughtful observations, and gentle practices that encourage readers to notice what draws them in, question inherited assumptions, and imagine new ways of living with greater agency, creativity, and self-compassion.
Rather than asking us to escape reality, Morgan shows us how imagination can unlock worlds we can fully engage with. Along the way, she explores how attention, sensitivity, rest, belonging, and creativity become building materials for lives that reflect who we truly are.
Filled with breathtaking artwork, poetic wisdom, and practical invitations for reflection, The Worlds We Make is both a keepsake and a companion—a guide for artists, dreamers, readers, and anyone longing to live with greater authenticity and hope.
Because every world is built by the rules that define it. And every one of us has the power to imagine—and begin building—a better one.
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ISBN-13: 9780593994177
ISBN-10: 0593994175
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 130 x 203 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.56 kg
Editura: Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10: 0593994175
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 130 x 203 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.56 kg
Editura: Penguin Publishing Group
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Given the state of our world today, it has never been more necessary to cultivate a hopeful imagination in life. MHN came to understand this from a young age, forever struggling to belong. She found refuge in drawing, with each line a way to express her emotions and every landscape illustrated as a reflection of her inner world. It was this segway into the world of creation where she felt most free, and the practice of "worldbuilding" that she found her way back home. "Worldbuilding" is about creating fictional worlds for stories, but when applied to our lives, it becomes a tool for crafting a hopeful vision and pathway for our future.
Age 31, MHN discovered she had autism, a crucial part of her story that explained all the challenges growing up. In the decades that spanned between realizing the depth of her struggles but not having a name for them, she cultivated a strong imagination to survive. "Worldbuilding" was this escape and outlet to build resilience.
THE WORLDS WE MAKE will show readers the power in breaking the rules, focusing on small changes and creative boundary making. It champions adaptability, curiosity, and openness to nonlinear living so readers can live life on their own terms. It ultimately aims to promote self-discovery and resilience while emphasizing the crucial role of imagination in mental health, neurodiversity, and humanity.
Across 12 carefully designed chapters, MHN illustrates how nurturing your imagination can lead to improved mental well-being, a journey guided through using "worldbuilding." Here, worldbuilding goes beyond its literary roots, becoming a hands-on technique for crafting supportive and nurturing environments.
The overarching goal of this work is empowerment through practical action. By breaking down the concept of worldbuilding into actionable steps, the book offers readers the means to construct their own supportive environments. This isn't just theoretical; it's a practical call to action that aligns with emerging academic research and societal trends. In this way, readers are equipped with a robust toolkit to craft environments that not only enrich their own lives but also make meaningful contributions to communal well-being.
Given the state of our world today, it has never been more necessary to cultivate a hopeful imagination in life. MHN came to understand this from a young age, forever struggling to belong. She found refuge in drawing, with each line a way to express her emotions and every landscape illustrated as a reflection of her inner world. It was this segway into the world of creation where she felt most free, and the practice of "worldbuilding" that she found her way back home. "Worldbuilding" is about creating fictional worlds for stories, but when applied to our lives, it becomes a tool for crafting a hopeful vision and pathway for our future.
Age 31, MHN discovered she had autism, a crucial part of her story that explained all the challenges growing up. In the decades that spanned between realizing the depth of her struggles but not having a name for them, she cultivated a strong imagination to survive. "Worldbuilding" was this escape and outlet to build resilience.
THE WORLDS WE MAKE will show readers the power in breaking the rules, focusing on small changes and creative boundary making. It champions adaptability, curiosity, and openness to nonlinear living so readers can live life on their own terms. It ultimately aims to promote self-discovery and resilience while emphasizing the crucial role of imagination in mental health, neurodiversity, and humanity.
Across 12 carefully designed chapters, MHN illustrates how nurturing your imagination can lead to improved mental well-being, a journey guided through using "worldbuilding." Here, worldbuilding goes beyond its literary roots, becoming a hands-on technique for crafting supportive and nurturing environments.
The overarching goal of this work is empowerment through practical action. By breaking down the concept of worldbuilding into actionable steps, the book offers readers the means to construct their own supportive environments. This isn't just theoretical; it's a practical call to action that aligns with emerging academic research and societal trends. In this way, readers are equipped with a robust toolkit to craft environments that not only enrich their own lives but also make meaningful contributions to communal well-being.