The Daily Stoic Victor Juhasz on Epictetus and Creating “The Girl Who Would Be Free”
Jul 16, 2022
Victor Juhasz, a talented artist and illustrator known for his work in Rolling Stone and Time Magazine, shares his creative journey behind his latest book, 'The Girl Who Would Be Free.' He discusses transforming Epictetus into a girl to make Stoic philosophy more relatable. Juhasz delves into the challenges of illustrating children’s literature while addressing printer shortages affecting the publishing industry. Emphasizing collaboration and artistic integrity, he reflects on how diverse perspectives can enhance storytelling and engage young readers with deeper themes of resilience.
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Printing Challenges
- Ryan Holiday's book faced printing delays due to global shortages and increased demand.
- This illustrates how external factors can disrupt creative projects.
Accepting Lack of Control
- Creators must accept their lack of control over external factors.
- Focus on the controllable aspects, like the quality of your work.
Illustrating Abstract Ideas
- Illustrating abstract ideas poses a unique challenge.
- Ryan Holiday's example about words and magic highlighted this difficulty in "The Girl Who Would Be Free."