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).
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Blink is one of my favorite books on the psychology of creativity. It demystifies the concept of “trusting your gut.” It empowers us to avoid dismissing what might be genius all because we tend to dismiss anything that isn’t conscious or immediately provable.
An inspiring read.
- Will Burns
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.
