Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

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Austin Kleon breaks the myth of the lone genius by showing that all creative work builds on what came before. He argues that nothing is truly original and that the best artists are those who learn how to collect good ideas and remix them into something new. This book provides a practical framework for anyone looking to unlock their creativity in a world where everything feels like a copy. It move…

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