Adam J Kurtz is an artist and author whose illustrative work is rooted in honesty, humor and a little darkness. Kurtz speaks frankly about channeling human emotion into creative work, embracing the world with backhanded optimism and a dark sense of humor.

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About the speaker:

Adam J Kurtz is a graphic designer, artist, author and illustrator. His first book, 1 Page at a Time, has been translated into ten languages, and his work has been featured in ArtReport, Cool Hunting, Design Sponge, Huffington Post, Fast Company, Time Out New York, AdWeek, Paper, and elsewhere. He has collaborated with Urban Outfitters, Strand Bookstore, the Brooklyn Public Library, and retailers and cultural institutions. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

To learn more about Adam’s work, go to his website at adamjkurtz.com

Books by Adam J Kurtz available at Village Books: villagebooks.com/search/author/%22Kurtz%2C%20Adam%20J.%22