This chapter discusses the challenges and creative processes involved in adapting a book into a film, highlighting themes of parenthood, hope, and community. It features insights from artists and directors on visual storytelling and the significance of cultural narratives in today's society. Ultimately, the chapter underscores the importance of understanding and collaboration in bridging divides and fostering a more unified human experience.
Working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, Oliver Jeffers joins to talk about his career making art and telling stories. His new book, Begin Again, explores humankind’s impact on itself and our planet, asking the big question: Where do we go from here?