Creativity Books
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Books Filled With Creative Ideas
Many of these books appeared as suggestions, in issues of The Shared Easel Newsletter, which can be found at my website, www.WendyArts.com.
Books on Creativity
A Book to Stimulate Your Creativity
Inspiration, Encouragement and Ideas
52 Projects: Random Acts of Everyday Creativity (Perigee Book)
Amazon Price: $8.02 (as of 05/31/2012)
In 52 Projects, Jeffrey Yamaguchi offers 52 simple and fun ideas designed to act as inspiration for the reader. It is filled with a diverse collection of creative projects...writing, painting, drawing, sculpting, dancing, cooking, photographing, music, and more.
More Creative Inspiration
How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum
Amazon Price: $7.22 (as of 05/31/2012)
Readers are encouraged to explore their world, to observe, take notes, collect things, document findings, notice patterns, copy, trace, focus on one thing at a time and record what you are drawn to.
Creative Encouragement
Books by Sark
Promoting Creative Thinking Through Curiosity
The Inquisitive Mind - An Exercise
In "How to Think like Leonardo Da Vinci", Michael Gelb suggests generating a list of 100 questions on anything that comes to mind.Although it seemed like a tedious task, I got comfortable with my journal and pen and wrote and wrote and wrote. I found that the process provided some wonderful surprises. As I continued to write, I became more wowed by the wonders of our natural environment, the workings of the human body and the way we interact with one another. The miracles of everyday life became magnified and a sense of awe grew.
Questions came to mind that I have not pondered since childhood. (like...How does a bird have the ability to fly?) And after the first 75 or so, I found that the questions seemed to have more depth and meaning.
At the end of this exercise I was very thankful for all that I have, for what I see, for who I am, and to be experiencing life in a world with so many wonders.
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
Amazon Price: $8.64 (as of 05/31/2012)
Michael J. Gelb shares Leonardo's brilliance while incorporating thought provoking exercises and activities into each chapter.
A Great Book by Twyla Tharp
This book allows the reader to become more aware of their own creative process.
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
Amazon Price: $8.11 (as of 05/31/2012)
No matter what your personal creative discipline, this book is a wonderfully beneficial and inspirational read. Twyla Tharp manages to beautifully describe the many different elements of creativity as if she is able to see the nature of creativity from a 360 degree view. Not only does she share her own experiences, but she incorporates the experience of writers, artists, musicians and more.
People Living Creative Lives
Books By Julia Cameron
Books by Eric Maisel
Books by Noah Scalin
Beautifully Illustrated Books
Illustrations by Rob Gonsalves
Check out these beautifully illustrated children's books and calendar that feature Rob's artwork.
Culinary Creativity
The Flavor Bible
The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs
Amazon Price: $18.57 (as of 05/31/2012)
Culinary Artistry
More Kitchen Creativity
Culinary Artistry
Amazon Price: $13.97 (as of 05/31/2012)
List Price: $29.95
Creative Journaling Books
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Books By Lucia Cappachione
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Books That Support Creativity Through Writing
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More Books Which Support The Writing Process
Creative Studio Spaces
Books that help establish working space for creativity.
Share Your Thoughts, Comments and Ideas
What are some of your favorite creativity books?
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daphnedangerlove
Nov 9, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
- I just had to say YAY for featuring books by Julia Cameron. I think she's a genius and love her stuff! I'll never get tired of reading the Artist's Way.
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WordCustard
Nov 4, 2011 @ 4:29 am | delete
- This fantastic creativity book list could keep me going a very long time...!
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d-artist Oct 8, 2010 @ 7:14 am | delete
- Hello from a Squidoo Greeter! good list of books...I have a big collection of creativity books
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Where do you search for creative ideas?
Would you prefer to read about creative ideas in books or on-line?
In Books
daphnedangerlove says:
Books for sure. I like to have that hands on experience.
On-line
Northwestphotos says:
Definitely on-line is where I get most of my creative ideas from.
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