Steal Like an Artist

10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

Austin Kleon

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English

Workman Publishing
20 March 2012

Art & Architecture; Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama); Self-help & personal development

When asked to talk to students at Broome Community College in upstate New York in the spring of 2011, Austin Kleon wrote a simple list of things he wished he'd heard when he was their age: 'Steal like an artist; Don't wait until you know who you are to start making things; Write the book you want to read; Use your hands; Side projects are important; Do good work and put it where people can see it; Geography is no longer our master; Be nice (the world is a small town); Be boring (it's the only way to get work done); and Creativity is subtraction.' After giving the speech, he posted the text and slides to his popular blog, where it quickly went viral. Now Kleon has expanded his original manifesto into an illustrated guide to the creative life for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, designers, photographers, musicians and anyone attempting to make things - art, a career, a life - in the digital age. Brief, direct and visually interactive, the book includes illustrative anecdotes and mini-exercise sections calling out practical actions that readers can take to unleash their own creative spirit.

By: Austin Kleon
Imprint: Workman Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 150mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9780761169253
ISBN 10: 0761169253
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 20 March 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

The book is filled with engaging anecdotes and helpful tips taken from Kleon s 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