Conquer the Day: A Book of Affirmations

Description

From the irreverent mind of Josh Mecouch, the artist behind the wildly popular Instagram (@pantspants) and Twitter account, @Pants, a collection of affirmations perfect for anyone ready to pass through the portal of self-improvement. Conquer the Day is a collection of affirmations for all those on the long, winding road of personal development. Under the Twitter (@pants) and Instagram handle @PantsPants, Josh Mecouch has a large following who delight in his bizarre and unique illustrations. Now, Conquer the Day invites fans into the larger Pants universe, introducing new characters and never-before-seen art. Pairing encouraging affirmations with emotive black-and-white illustrations-highlighted with the occasional splash of color-Josh takes us on a journey into the world of self-improvement. The contrast between the positive affirmations and the visceral style of the illustrations point to the tension between our hopes and aspirations and the reality of our day-to-day lives as we strive to realize our best selves. Unlock the power of affirmations: I exhale weakness and inhale confidence. I am sexy and people want to be around me. My path to sucess success is inevitable. I focus on what I can control. I organize my socks.

Josh Mecouch is a cartoonist and illustrator based in New York City. Known for his bizarre and detailed art style that combines the grit of 70s underground comics and the playfulness of classic Nickelodeon cartoons, Josh is a prolific and unique cartoonist doing work for Comedy Central, FX, MAD Magazine, MTV, Facebook, College Humor, and the upcoming Stephen King series, The Outsider, on HBO.