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

"Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative" by Austin Kleon is an innovative guide that debunks the myth of the isolated genius. Instead, Kleon, a self-proclaimed "writer who draws", champions the idea that all creative work builds on what came before. No idea is original, and everything is a remix.

In this succinct and lively manifesto, Kleon provides 10 transformative principles that empower anyone to unlock their creativity. With anecdotes from his own life and analysis of some of history's most creative minds, Kleon illustrates that inspiration is everywhere – if you know where to look.

Kleon invites you to 'steal' from writers, artists, and thinkers who inspire you, not by copying their work, but by learning from their techniques and approaches to create something uniquely your own. It's not plagiarism, it's about standing on the shoulders of giants.

From "Use Your Hands" to "Be Boring", these laws encourage you to think differently, to embrace influence, and to never stop learning. If you've ever felt like creativity is beyond your grasp, or you're stuck in a rut, this book might just change your mind. Embrace the idea that nothing is original, and find your own creative path by learning how to 'Steal Like an Artist'.