Inside Cover: Adam JK
NYC artist and author talks about his new advice book
“Feel something, then create work that will evoke that emotion in others,” writes Adam J. Kurtz (a.k.a. Adam JK), author and illustrator of the cutest little advice book we’ve seen. He visited the Strand Bookstore just before his live-streamed release party at his Williamsburg apartment with Rookie Mag founder Tavi Gevinson, Refinery 29 fashion editor Laia Garcia, fiance/photographer Mitchell Kuga, artists Grace Miceli and Fabiola Lara, and friends. Here, he signed copies of his new book, talked about his upcoming wedding in the Strand’s Rare Book Room, and started a debate about who loves who more (See below. I think we won.).
Keep scrolling to see how Adam answered our Inside Cover questions like a pro…
What is your latest book?
Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives
First thing you ever wrote?
I once attempted to write Harry Potter fanfic lmao.
What did you edit out of this book?
There was a chapter about “being your own boss” that was a little too niche. Lots of cursing stayed in?
What was your dream job as a child?
I just wanted to get a boyfriend.
Best advice?
Things are what you make of them (literally).
Top three books on your shelf?
2. Also The Bible
3. Harry P — The Bible
See it in Adam’s handwriting:
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