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

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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 you—what feels like a hobby may turn into you life’s work. Forget the old cliché 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 Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company; 1st edition (February 28, 2012)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 53


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.06 x 0.56 x 6 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Popular Psychology Creativity & Genius #16 in Creativity (Books) #17 in Entrepreneurship (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • bravo!!!!
Really well done and ideas put forth in a very engaging and connective method. Definitely gets your wheels going 😀
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 16, 2023 by Genesis Custom Cab - Lee Stahl
    • Quick Read - Nothing new yet inspirational
There’s nothing new to learn in these pages if you aren’t already into self help, yet the book is inspirational, and that’s the whole premise of the book.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2023 by Liz Ready
    • Easy read, great strategies
I love the easy read and compact size of this book. For creatives, this is the perfect book to get you thinking and going in your creative work. Love it!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 27, 2022 by Angie Quantrell
    • A MUST HAVE!!!!!
This book tells you how to steal like an artist. Go ahead and give this book a try. Go on. It's a great and FAST read.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 22, 2022 by Lurke
    • Loved its simplicity and accessibility.
A terrific read. Kleon tapped into something in the Universe and channeled it into a book. Packed so much into a short and useful package.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 22, 2022 by Kirk Michie
    • Good
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 4, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Great Point of View
This book goes into smooth detail about what it means to be creative. The author opens up the mind into thinking bout what makes an artists an artists. You can learn how to formulate ideas rather than steal them.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 2, 2022 by Christen
    • Never Disappoints
Maybe you know exactly what you want to do in life. Or maybe you are lost like the rest of us in the land of the lost souls. It doesn’t matter. All that matters is that we are in search of the same thing; inner purpose. Secrets of fulfillment are no longer secrets thanks to authors like Austin Kleon. I have read his book Steal like an Artist more than 5 times now and it never loses its meaning - the fact that nothing that’s created by man is purely original. Most of us can relate to the undying stress and worry of what’s wrong with those of us who cannot come up with a new idea or business , or create something out of nothing like the rest of the Picassos. Guess what? There is no such thing as a brand new idea. Only an idea that is generated from another. The world is our canvas and fortunately not a blank one. You can create from what’s already created and at the same time acknowledging it - it’s a way to show respect and appreciation to those who came before us because FYI, your work will be stolen too at some point in time. It’s the cycle of creation. The complexities you find are worth learning and from any knowledge that you receive exists an opportunity. An opportunity to create your own. You may be asking, but how do I know that I’m capable of creating that which I have discovered? By starting! Just do. The path is never rosy. That’s only seen on the static representations shared on social media. What’s not shown is the sweat and tears involved. There will be silent and unconscious moments that create uncertainities. At times you’ll feel like a mediocre but it’s all in your mind. But seriously, start! Move from point A to point B. It doesn’t matter how short or long the distance is. Just move. And to find satisfaction in the journey, create that which you would like to see, have, taste, smell, hear or feel. It’s hard for the world to disconnect from the financial attachments we have in every single thing that we do. Money and the mind are cousins now. And so you may convince me that you would rather create that which will make you money rather than something that you like or love. We become unconscious on the main reason we desired to create; inner purpose. Money is an external goal that will come and go but does not assure the joy of being. So find that which you love to create and stop pacing with the madness of the world. The workspace is ready and we have our brushes on hand because we are the boss of our own space. But you have to remember an important factor before you start. As you begin, don’t forget to find time to do nothing. I know you’ll get carried away and convince yourself it’s now or never and the competition is high. But please, take time to stop and smell the roses, literally. I won’t talk about working hard or smart because it’s an illusion that’s created to compare ourselves. Simply take your time to express your art. And take time to do nothing. Better yet find boring things to do. Most of all, however much we want to acquire more and more in the journey, it’s important to know what to keep and what to discard. Make it simple. As Lao Tzu states, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Happy reading friends. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 6, 2019 by Naitore

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