Steal Like An Artist

About the Book: Steal Like an Artist.

You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That’s the message from Austin Kleon, a young writer and artist who knows that creativity is everywhere, creativity is for everyone. A manifesto for the digital age, Steal Like an Artist is a guide whose positive message, graphic look and illustrations, exercises, and examples will put you directly in touch with your artistic side.

Whether you are a graphic designer, a student, or an entrepreneur, this book will unlock your creative potential. It teaches you how to remix the work of your heroes to discover your own path.

The 10 Principles of Steal Like an Artist.

This isn’t just a book; it’s a manual for anyone who wants to be more creative. Austin Kleon breaks down the creative life into 10 transformative lessons that will change how you work:

1. Steal Like an Artist Nothing is original. All creative work builds on what came before. Learn to study, credit, and remix the work of your heroes to find your own voice.

2. Start making things now. You find your voice by using it.

3. Write the Book You Want to Read Don’t write what you think will sell. Write the story you want to read. Create the art you want to see. If you love it, others will too.

4. Use Your Hands Computers can kill creativity. Move away from the screen. Use markers, pens, and paper. Involving your body in the process helps generate better ideas.

5. Side Projects and Hobbies Are Important “Productive procrastination” is real. The hobbies you do just for fun often bleed into your professional work in surprising and valuable ways.

6. The Secret: Do Good Work and Share It With People You don’t need a gatekeeper or a publisher to get noticed anymore. Do good work and put it on the internet.

7. Geography is No Longer Our Master You don’t have to live in New York or Paris to be an artist. The internet connects you to the world.

8. Be Nice (The World is a Small Town) Stop fighting and start making friends. Surround yourself with people who inspire you. Ignore the trolls and focus on your work.

9. Be Boring (It’s the Only Way to Get Work Done) Creativity takes a lot of energy. Take care of yourself. Save your money. Stay out of debt. A boring life gives you the stability to be wild in your imagination.

10. Creativity is Subtraction In an age of information overload, you need to choose what to leave out. Constraints (limitations) actually help you be more creative.

Complete Your Creative Collection

Did you know Steal Like an Artist is actually the first book in a trilogy? Austin Kleon wrote two other bestsellers that go perfectly with this one.

Show Your Work! Teaches you how to get known and promote yourself.

Keep Going – Teaches you how to stay creative for a lifetime.

The Perfect Gift for Creatives

This book is the ideal choice. It is small, beautifully designed, and can be read in one afternoon. It makes a thoughtful present for birthdays or graduations. We pack every order carefully to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.

We do not sell photocopies. You get the high-quality paper and original illustrations as intended by the author.

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Can I pay for the book when it arrives? Yes!

Is this book suitable for beginners? Absolutely. It is a short, visual, and easy-to-read book. It is suited to students, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling “stuck” in their work.