The bestseller of creativity! An inspiring guide to being creative in the digital age. Discover the 10 essential rules from one of the advisors to companies like Pixar and Google.

Steal like an artist presents ten principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and live a much more creative life.

Nothing is original, so it's best to embrace influences, learn from the work of others and mix it with your own. Reimagine and discover your own path, follow your interests as far as they take you; discover what it feels like to turn a hobby into a way of life.

a way of life. Forget the old cliché of writing about what's transcendental: write the book you'd like to read and the film you'd like to see.

And, you know... don't get into debt, eat healthy, act with common sense, dare! Take the risk of being boring in everyday life to have enough space to be wild and imaginative in your projects.

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY

1. Steal like an artist.
2. Don't wait until you know who you are to start making things.
3. Write the book you want to read.
4. Use your hands.
5. Extra projects and hobbies are important.
6. Do good work and share it.
7. Geographical location is no longer important.
8. Be nice (it's a small world).
9. Be boring (it's the only way to work).
10. Creativity is also about excluding things.

Critics have said...

"Equal parts manifesto and instruction manual, Steal Like an Artist aims to introduce readers to the idea that all creative work is iterative, no idea is original, and all creators and their work are a sum of inspirations and heroes....". Forbes

"Alarmingly engaging". CNN

"A short, easy, and very personal read, packed with practical advice for jump-starting creativity." Business Insider

"Diving into Steal Like an Artist is the best investment you can make in the life of your mind." The Atlantic

Publisher: Aguilar