Books On Creativity

These books are the best of the best on creativity. Sure to inspire you and give you new perspectives. Like doorways into new ways of thinking (and creating).

The Creative Act: A Way Of Being

By Rick Rubin

A legendary music producer offers a meditative exploration of creativity as a universal practice. Widely praised for its philosophical depth and practical wisdom, encouraging readers to embrace openness and flow in their creative process.

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation

By Steven Johnson

This book is where the concept of “idea collisions” comes from, or the fact every new idea comes from the collision of two existing ones. This book is loaded with highly researched insights and real-world examples.

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

By Elizabeth Gilbert

Gilbert, best known for Eat, Pray, Love, delivers an inspiring guide to living a creative life without fear. This book is celebrated for its empathetic, practical advice on embracing curiosity over perfectionism.

John & Paul: A Love Story In Songs

By Ian Lelie

An analysis of one of the most important creative teams of all time, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. How their relationship with each other inspired each other’s creativity. So good, even if you’re a Stones fan.