Description
Description
In this poignant, affirming, and beautifully illustrated journey, social media sensation Mr Skelly explores the ups and downs of existence and discovers the makings of a meaningful life. "How lucky am I, to have lost what I wanted, to find what I deserved" Join beloved Mr Skelly, a gentle skeleton wandering across lush landscapes and treacherous terrains, through times of joy, loss, grief and love, to find his family and - ultimately - a safe home. Along the way, he discovers life lessons which help us remember what to hold onto and what to let go of, to realise how lucky we all are, because this beautifully fragile present moment is truly all we have. Mr Skelly invites you to shift your lens, make peace with what you can't control, appreciate what can't be seen, and live your life to the utmost of your ability. How Lucky Am I is a simple reminder that, in the end, we're all made of the same bones. With gentle words and hand-painted imagery, this book hopes to shine a softer light on what's often overlooked - and maybe, in doing so, help us remember what truly matters.
About the Author
About the Author
From Myrtle Creek, Oregon, animator and designer Christian Watson has longlived by the creed that a person ought to remain a student of many things. Actualizing this, he founded the 1924us studio, a workshop devoted tothoughtful design and the preservation of simpler virtues, talents and fadingskillsets. In 2023, while residing in Tasmania with his wife Elle-May and theirtwo children, he sketched the first likeness of Mr Skelly, a small figure that, tohis surprise, came to hold meaning for millions. Christian writes as he works: with plain earnestness, an eye for the unseen and a belief that even the quietestlife is extraordinary. His work, as well as his studio, can be found at www.1924.us
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A tender inspirational volume showcasing drawings of [Christian Watson's] popular online character Mr. Skelly, a cartoony (think early black-and-white Looney Tunes) skeleton living out normal scenes of everyday life, captioned and thought-bubbled with ruminations about how one ought to treasure the time one has on Earth . . . This pulls at the heartstrings."--Publishers Weekly
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Clarkson Potter Publishers
Pub date:
2026-07-28
Length:
128 pages

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