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Society · 21 min

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

By Austin Kleon

Austin Kleon's 'Steal Like an Artist' dismantles the myth of pure originality, arguing that true creativity emerges from intelligently remixing and building upon existing ideas. This episode explores how embracing influence and active collection liberates creators, fostering a more authentic and prolific artistic practice.

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“Austin Kleon's 'Steal Like an Artist' dismantles the myth of pure originality, arguing that true creativity emerges from intelligently remixing and building upon existing ideas. This episode explores how embracing influence and active collection liberates creators, fostering a more authentic and prolific artistic practice.”

— Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

What it is about

creativity, originality, creative process

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of creativity, originality, creative process and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Austin Kleon brings a credible and useful lens to creativity, originality, creative process, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Austin Kleon

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