This is 49 Minutes Long

I bought this while in transit and without research. The message was great. The short story included was one that had been included in another compilation, so meh. But, again, the message what what I needed.
And then the book was over before my drive was and I was sure there'd been a mistake, but nope.
Was $8+ worth it for the great message? Maybe? Probably, yes. And it's my own fault for not checking the specifics of the purchase before buying and continuing my Gaiman jag. Still, it left me irked at the expense so I write this as a warning to the next reader/listener who may be annoyed at the cost/length ratio and kick themselves for not having paid attention in the first place. Of course, my warning will come too late.

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Inspiring

Even though I’ve read these essays, and I’m going to buy the print copy of this book for the art, I loved hearing Neil’s voice. It’s short enough to be a great pep talk during any moments of writer’s block.

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Making the world, and yourself, better

In these 4 essays, Gaiman quickly and efficiently makes a case for improving yourself and our world through art and literacy. I love what these essays say and how they say it.

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A bit short

This is actually a collection of different speeches and notes. It is a bit on the short side, I can listen to it in full in one sitting. Despite the length, the words he shares here are very valuable to me. Neil knows how to talk to new writers and gives honest views on writing and the industry. Overall, it's inspiring.

If you haven’t already...listen to this.

Neil Gaiman is one of my...no, he’s my favorite author and without a close second. He’s also the wisest person I’ve ever heard speak or whose words I’ve read. I know that last line is a big assertion, but it’s true.

Art Matters brilliantly marries life’s why and how in the most concise, compelling, and important 43 minute collection of commentaries and speeches. It’s not a story, but it is. It’s as pleasurable and satisfying to listen to as any of his short stories or books and it’s packed with essential nutrients for your mind, your well being, and very likely for those around you too.

About the importance of reading

It's a collection of speeches/essays about reading for fun, literacy, library funding, and in general, the pursue of artistic endeavors. It's not especially inspirational, like Steve Job's commencement speech. It's a good reflection on instilling the joy of reading in children.

so so

not much for the first part but the last part was good and I liked it.

So Amazing!

I loved it! Inspiring and wonderful! Helpful to artists and those who don't officially think they are artists but still make art.

good short lecture not long but poignant

quite stimulating and thought-provoking short but to the point, I like gaimin so it was a nice read I would like to get the book for the illustrations.

Brilliant but short.

Beautiful. The only thing I wish is that there were more of it. Neil is witty, kind and elegant.