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Work Hard & Be Nice to People

Work Hard & Be Nice to People

Summary

Ask More Questions, Get More Answers
Don’t Be Normal, Don’t Be Ordinary
Say Yes More Than No!
Work Hard & Be Nice to People

It’s usually the simple truths that provide the most profound answers.

Discover inspirational aphorisms and sound advice for the real world from graphic artist Anthony Burrill, inspired by his best-loved and most iconic typographic prints.

With wise words on getting things done, success, creativity, difficult decisions, motivation, work, collaboration and happiness, this refreshing, life-affirming guide is the perfect gift or ‘manual for all those needing a little inspired encouragement.’ Wallpaper

Work Hard & Be Nice to People
is a re-worked and re-packaged paperback edition of Make it Now! with some new material.

Reviews

  • This book is definitely not just for the aspiring graphic designer; it’s a manual for all those needing a little inspired encouragement.
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About the author

Anthony Burrill

Anthony Burrill is an internationally renowned graphic artist, print-maker and designer. His persuasive, up-beat style of communication makes him sought after by big brands, advertising agencies and design schools the world over. He is best known for his typographic, text-based compositions, including the now-famous ‘Work Hard & Be Nice to People’, which has become a mantra for the design community and beyond. He now lives and works on the Isle of Oxney, Kent.
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