Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
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Austin Kleon
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 4.1 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 138
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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon is a compact, practical guide to creativity. This PDF edition gives you instant access to ten essential ideas about art, originality, and the creative life. Download the digital file now and begin reading on your preferred device.
Kleon draws on the examples of writers, musicians, and visual artists. He encourages readers to embrace influence, start before they feel ready, and build a steady creative practice. The tone is direct, playful, and useful for anyone who wants to make better work.
Book Overview: Steal Like an Artist
Steal Like an Artist is a handbook for creative people. The author, Austin Kleon, wrote and illustrated the book, which was published by Workman Publishing Company in 2012. It covers ten lessons about creativity, beginning with the idea that all creative work builds on what came before. The book closes with the reminder that creativity is subtraction: making art by removing what is unnecessary.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Why good artists steal influences and transform them into something new.
- How to get started before you know exactly who you are.
- The value of writing the book you want to read.
- Why using your hands can unlock new ideas.
- How side projects and hobbies support your main work.
- Why doing good work, sharing it, and being generous matters.
- How being boring, staying disciplined, and using constraints can fuel creativity.
Why This Book Matters
Steal Like an Artist condenses meaningful creative advice into a short, illustrated volume. It gives designers, writers, and artists a common language for talking about influence and originality. The book’s practical reminders make it a lasting companion for creative work.
Book Details
| Title | Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative |
|---|---|
| Author | Austin Kleon |
| Format | |
| File Size | 4.1 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 4334157 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 138 |
| Publisher | Workman Publishing Company |
| Publisher Location | New York |
| Publication Year | 2012 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780761171256 |
| Illustrator | Austin Kleon |
| Cover Design | Austin Kleon |
| Copyright | © 2012 by Austin Kleon |
| Cataloging Information | Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available |
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- Is this an instant download? Yes. Access to the PDF is available as soon as your purchase is complete.
- Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital product, and no printed copy will be mailed.
- Which devices can read this PDF? The file works with most PDF readers, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and Kindle apps.
Download the PDF and begin exploring these ten creative lessons today.
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