Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
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Publishing Details
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
By (Author) Austin Kleon
Workman Publishing
Workman Adult
1st May 2012
28th February 2012
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Creative therapy / Expressive therapies
158.1
Commended for Books for a Better Life (Motivational) 2012
Physical Properties
Paperback
160
Width 152mm, Height 152mm, Spine 16mm
270g
Description
Unlock your creativity.
An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life.
Nothing is original, so embrace influence, school yourself through the work of others, remix and reimagine to discover your own path. Follow interests wherever they take youwhat feels like a hobby may turn into you lifes work. Forget the old clich about writing what you know: Instead, write the book you want to read, make the movie you want to watch.
And finally, stay Smart, stay out of debt, and risk being boring in the everyday world so that you have the space to be wild and daring in your imagination and your work.
Brilliant and real and true.Rosanne Cash
Reviews
The book is filled with engaging anecdotes and helpful tips taken from Kleons experience learning to walk on his own creative feet, as well as quotes and stories from big names, ranging from Gide to Goethe to Questlove. Fast Company co.Design
Immersing yourself in Steal Like an Artist is as fine an investment in the life of your mind as you can hope to make. TheAtlantic.com
Steal Like An Artist is an actually readable manifesto on how to properly squeeze your brain-juices and unlock your potential. -- Thrillist
The book is filled with engaging anecdotes and helpful tips taken from Kleons experience learning to walk on his own creative feet, as well as quotes and stories from big names, ranging from Gide to Goethe to Questlove. Fast Company co.Design
Immersing yourself in Steal Like an Artist is as fine an investment in the life of your mind as you can hope to make. TheAtlantic.com
Steal Like An Artist is an actually readable manifesto on how to properly squeeze your brain-juices and unlock your potential. -- Thrillist
Author Bio
Austin Kleon is a writer who draws. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work! His work has been featured on NPRs Morning Edition, PBS Newshour, and in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. He also speaks frequently about creativity in the digital age for such organizations as Pixar, Google, SXSW, TEDx, and The Economist. He lives in Austin, Texas, and online at austinkleon.com.
