Art Books
Find in our Art section a diverse range of art books, for every type and level of connoisseur. Delve into the world of fine art, photography, design and architecture to find inspiration and appreciation for each art form. We also stock books on art history, technique and craft!
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Austin Kleon
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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
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- This book is a goldmine for anyone looking to tap into their creative potential. Austin Kleon's straightforward and visually engaging guide will inspire you to embrace your artistic side and provide you with practical steps to unlock your creativity. Whether you're a writer, artist, photographer, or entrepreneur, this book will empower you to steal ideas, start making things, and find your unique voice in the digital age. Get ready to unleash your creative spirit and make your mark on the world!
Alain de Botton
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The Architecture of Happiness
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"The Architecture of Happiness" isn't just for architects or designers—anyone who’s ever felt moved by a space will find relevance in Alain de Botton's words. He delves into how our environment deeply affects our emotions. This book might change how you perceive buildings and spaces, influencing your own choices in creating a harmonious home or workplace. It's a thoughtful exploration for anyone interested in the subtle impact of surroundings on happiness.
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The Blue Day Book: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up
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When a rough day drags you down, "The Blue Day Book" could be the little ray of sunshine you need. Its pages are filled with delightful animal photographs that are bound to tug at a smile, even when you're feeling low. The simple, empathetic words paired with these images serve as gentle reminders that everyone has tough days, but there's always warmth and potential waiting when you're ready to look up again. It's a quick read with a lasting impact.
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Michael J. Gelb
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How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Every Day Genius
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If you've ever admired Leonardo Da Vinci's vast array of talents and wondered how you could apply his approach to your own life, this book is for you. Gelb doesn't just idolize Da Vinci; he offers actionable steps that invite you to explore and expand your own creativity and intellect, leading to personal growth and transformation in ways you might not expect. It's like a workout for your brain, inspired by one of history's greatest minds.
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The Crossroads of Should and Must
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"The Crossroads Of Should And Must" is a must-read for anyone feeling stuck in their career or personal life. This book inspires readers to listen to their inner voice and pursue their passions, no matter how unconventional. Through personal anecdotes and beautiful illustrations, Elle Luna provides valuable insights on how to navigate the crossroads of should and must and find a fulfilling and purposeful life. Readers have described it as a life-changing book that motivates them to take action towards their dreams.
Seth Godin
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Business
The Practice Shipping Creative Work
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If you've ever felt stalled in your creative endeavors, "The Practice" is like a gentle yet firm push towards the realization of your projects. Seth Godin dismantles the myths around creative work and focuses on the value of persistence and routine. It can serve as a warm guide to help you navigate the ebbs and flows of the creative process, ultimately steering you toward producing work that resonates with both you and your audience.
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The Art of Travel
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If you've ever felt that travel should be more than just ticking off bucket-list destinations, "The Art of Travel" will resonate with you. Alain de Botton elegantly dissects the reasons why we travel and offers thoughtful insights on how to deepen the experience. His blend of philosophy, art, and personal anecdotes might just change the way you approach your next journey.
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Steve Swink
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Game Feel: A Game Designer's Guide to Virtual Sensation
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"Game Feel" is a treasure trove for aspiring or seasoned game designers focused on the elusive concept of how games 'feel'. By delving into it, you can gain insight into the subtle yet crucial elements that make games immersive and responsive. Just as a musician needs to understand rhythm and harmony, this book helps you master the sensory building blocks of game development, enhancing your designs and elevating the player's experience.
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Will Dunne
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The Dramatic Writer's Companion: Tools to Develop Characters, Cause Scenes, and Build Stories - Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
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"The Dramatic Writer's Companion" isn't just another "how-to-write" manual. It’s a deep dive into the craft of developing compelling characters and stories for the stage and screen. With the backdrop of Will Dunne's own storied success, the hands-on exercises pull from tested workshops, promising to evolve your writing process in tangible, creative ways. If you’re serious about playwriting or screenwriting, this could be the mentor-in-a-book you've been seeking.
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David Kelley, Tom Kelley |
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Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All
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Imagine if you could see yourself as an innovator, someone who creates and brings new ideas to life. "Creative Confidence" is not just a pep talk; it's a guidebook with practical ways to break down the barriers to your own creative potential. Whether for personal growth, career development, or finding fresh solutions to everyday challenges, this book equips you with the tools to see the world differently and the courage to act on it.
Simon G. Brown
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Practical Feng Shui
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Imagine feeling an uplift in your home's energy, where every corner you turn somehow seems in tune with your aspirations. That's the kind of transformation "Practical Feng Shui" offers. It's not just about aesthetics; it's a holistic approach to aligning your environment with your health, relationships, and goals. If you're open to ancient wisdom with a practical twist, diving into this book could be the first step to reshaping your living space and, by extension, your life.
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Luke Sullivan
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Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: A Guide to Creating Great Ads
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"Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This" isn't just a walkthrough of the advertisement world; it's like cracking open the mind of a master advertiser, Luke Sullivan. As you immerse yourself into the history and evolution of ads—embracing the memorable and the cringeworthy—you'll gain insights distilled from a career's worth of experience. This book is a vibrant mentorship in paperback, ideal for those aspiring to bend creativity towards effective product storytelling.
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I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode
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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the hustle culture and longed for a guilt-free break, this book will speak to you. The author, aptly named Dancing Snail, delivers a witty and relatable perspective on taking life at your own pace. It's a light-hearted reminder that sometimes, "energy saving mode" is necessary and healthy.
Jeff Goins
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Harpercollins
Leadership
The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do
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"The Art of Work" by Jeff Goins is a great read for anyone feeling lost or unfulfilled in their career. The book is filled with inspiring stories and actionable advice on how to discover your life's work and pursue it with passion and purpose. One of its most unique features is how it emphasizes the importance of connecting your interests with the needs of the world to find a larger purpose. If you're looking for a roadmap to a more fulfilling career, this book is for you.
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Raina Telgemeier | Graphix
Smile
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"Smile" is a heartfelt journey that resonates well if you've ever felt out of place or self-conscious during your school years. Raina Telgemeier tells her own story with a deft hand, balancing the pain of adolescent dental woes with the universal experiences of growing up. The book's relatability and charm lie in its honest depiction of the awkwardness of teenage life. It's a candid and touching read that might remind you that everyone has their own set of "braces" to bear.
Paul Arden
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It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be
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If you're feeling blocked or unsure about your path to success, Paul Arden's book could be just the jolt you need. It's a quick read packed with anecdotal advice, sharp wit, and a motivating attitude that has the potential to kickstart your ambition. It's particularly handy for creative professionals, but truly, anyone chasing success might find it a punchy source of inspiration.
Al Seckel
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Union
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Ambiguous Optical Illusions - Super Visions
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If you're intrigued by how the mind can be tricked and delighted by images that aren't quite what they seem, "Ambiguous Optical Illusions - Super Visions" will be a fascinating journey for you. It's a playful exploration of visual trickery that invites you to question reality, making it a fun activity for both solitary reflection and group interaction.
LORNA MARSHALL - YOSHI (INTROD) OIDA
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The Body Speaks
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Ever wondered how your posture could affect your daily interactions or even your performances? "The Body Speaks" is an enlightening journey through the silent yet powerful world of non-verbal communication. It's a great read for anyone keen on honing their self-awareness and learning how to read others more effectively. Whether you're a professional looking to enhance your presence or just curious about the subtleties of human behavior, this book is a valuable resource.
Sep Kamvar
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Scribner
We Feel Fine: An Almanac of Human Emotion
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"We Feel Fine" provides a fascinating snapshot of collective human emotion, drawing from a unique data set of online expressions. If you're curious about the emotional pulse of the digital age, the blend of technology, art, and sociology in this book will offer you a voyeuristic glance into the hearts of people across the globe. It's not just a read; it's an experience of shared humanity, charted through an inventive project that unearths raw, unfiltered feelings.
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Peter Elbow
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Writing with Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process
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If writing feels like a struggle, "Writing With Power" could be the key to unlocking your potential. Peter Elbow doesn't focus solely on the mechanics but dives into the more elusive aspects of writing like voice and the power to articulate your true intentions. It's a book that offers a deeper mastery over the process, making it a go-to for anyone looking to refine their writing, whether for academia, professional work, or personal projects.
Betty Edwards
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Tarcher
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
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This isn't just a drawing instruction manual; it's almost like a key that unlocks parts of your mind you didn't know you could access with a pencil. If you ever thought drawing was a talent bestowed upon a lucky few at birth, Betty Edwards is here to demystify that notion. You'll be surprised at how quickly you progress and how this book changes the way you see the world around you – quite literally. It's for anyone who ever wanted to capture the world on paper but felt held back by self-doubt.
Mary Lambert
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Cico
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Colour Secrets: Discover Your Personal Colors and Transform Your Life
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Colour Secrets isn't just a book, it's a personal journey to discovering the colors that make you shine. If you've ever felt unsure about what colors suit you best, this read will guide you through an exploration of your unique color profile, how it reflects your personality, and the way it can influence your mood, confidence, and even your success. It's like having a personal stylist in your hands, revealing the secrets to looking and feeling your best.
Ivan Moscovich
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Mind Benders, Games of Chance
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If you love to test your mental acuity with puzzles that are both enjoyable and challenging, "Mind Benders, Games of Chance" could really keep your cogs turning. Ivan Moscovich has a knack for creating puzzles that are as entertaining as they are demanding. This collection isn't just for seasoned puzzle enthusiasts; with problem-solving aids, even beginners can join in on the fun and train their brains.
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Bryan Burchers, Sam Burchers, Max Burchers |
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Vocabulary Cartoons: Building an Educated Vocabulary With Visual Mnemonics
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If you've ever felt like expanding your vocabulary was a chore, "Vocabulary Cartoons" will change that perception. By pairing words with clever illustrations and rhymes, this book turns a dull task into an engaging activity. It's especially great if you're a visual learner or if you want to make learning a more creative and enjoyable experience.
Brandilyn Collins
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Getting Into Character : Seven Secrets A Novelist Can Learn From Actors
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Getting Into Character could be a good read for writers who want to improve their fiction writing skills through acting techniques. This book is unique because it adapts Method Acting theory for novelists, and provides seven effective characterization techniques. The book also helps writers understand and communicate their characters' motivations and psychology, and write natural and meaningful dialogues that move the story forward. Overall, this book can help writers create more realistic and engaging characters, and improve their writing craft.
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Ever find yourself stuck, wrestling with the shadowy force of procrastination? "Do the Work" is like a coach in book form, peeling back the layers of resistance that keep your ideas from bearing fruit. Steven Pressfield doesn't just offer sympathetic encouragement; he provides practical strategies to beat back the inner naysayer and transform potential into projects completed. If you're looking to move from dreaming to doing, this book might just be the catalyst you need.
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Michael J. Gelb
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How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Every Day Genius
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Diving into this book feels like unlocking the secret compartments of a Renaissance mastermind. It's not just about improving how you think; it brings an artistic touch to your daily life, encouraging a blend of curiosity, creativity, and reflection that can lead to personal transformation. It's as if Da Vinci himself is guiding you towards your own version of genius.
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Jonah Lehrer
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Imagine: How Creativity Works
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"Imagine - How Creativity Works" could be an inspiring read for you if you're curious about the marriage of art and science. Jonah Lehrer's storytelling melds anecdotes from various creative fields with scientific insights, providing a captivating look at the inner workings of our creativity. It's a book that opens up conversations about how we can foster innovation in our environments, which is particularly compelling for anyone looking to enhance their creative pursuits or to understand the creative processes better.
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Time, Duration and Change in Contemporary Art: Beyond the Clock
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This isn't just a book; it's a cerebral journey through the fluidity of time as expressed in contemporary art. If you've ever found yourself pondering the unseen dance of moments or been captivated by the confluence of past, present, and future in artistic expressions, this study acts as a time machine for the mind. It's for those who appreciate art that challenges the tick-tock of everyday existence and reveals the rich tapestry of temporality. Imagine unraveling time's fabric with each page you turn.
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Elizabeth Gilbert
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Bloomsbury
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
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Elizabeth Gilbert, the bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, delves into the mysterious nature of inspiration and creativity in this insightful book. She encourages readers to embrace curiosity, let go of needless suffering, and pursue their passions fearlessly. Whether you are an aspiring writer, artist, or simply seeking more mindfulness in your life, Big Magic offers a world of wonder and joy. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.
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Paul Arden
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Portfolio
Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite
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Imagine flipping your thought process upside-down—that's what this book does. It's not your typical business advice book; it's a playful yet profound nudge to think more creatively and boldly. If you're stuck in a conventional thinking pattern and yearning for a spark to reignite your professional creativity, this little book could be the kindling you need.
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Paul Arden
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Portfolio
Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite
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This book is a refreshing antidote to conventional thinking, offering unconventional and counterintuitive advice on how to approach business and life. It encourages readers to challenge their conventional beliefs and embrace new and innovative ideas. With its concise and thought-provoking insights, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to break free from the norms and think outside the box to achieve success.
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THE ART OF CREATIVE THINKING reveals how we can transform our businesses, our society and ourselves through a deeper understanding of human creativity. Rod Judkins, a lecturer in creativity at the world-famous St Martin's College of Art, will examine the behaviour of successful creative thinkers and explain how all of us can learn from them to improve our lives. Judkins will draw on an extraordinary range of reference points, from the Dada Manifesto to Andy Warhol's studio, via Steve Jobs, Nobel Prize winning economists and many others, and distil a lifetime's expertise into 90 succinct chapters. Along the way he shares the story of most successful class in educational history (in which every single student won a Nobel prize); shows why graphic nudity during public speaking can be both a curse and surprisingly persuasive; and reveals why, in the twenty-first century, it's technically illegal to be as good as good as Michelangelo.
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Amy Whitaker
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Art Thinking: How to Carve Out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets, and Bosses
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"Art Thinking" could be just what you need if you've been feeling trapped between your need for creative expression and the rigid demands of your work life. Amy Whitaker shows you how to blend the freedom of artistic thinking with the practicality of business to carve out a space for innovation and big ideas. It's a refreshing take on problem-solving that encourages bending rules without breaking them, which could make your daily grind a bit more inspiring and a lot more impactful.
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Jessica Hagy
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How to Be Interesting in 10 Simple Steps
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If you're looking to spice up your life with a bit of unusual flair, "How to Be Interesting" might just be the book to crack open. Jessica Hagy's whimsical drawings paired with her sharp yet concise advice creates an engaging and accessible read. It feels like getting life tips from a clever friend who knows how to keep things light but insightful. Whether you're in a personal or professional rut, this book encourages you to be daringly yourself in the most creative ways.
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Art books capture the essence of creativity. Here at Thryft, we house an array of Art books that span across different forms, movements, styles and cultures. Our collection also dives deep into the history of art, providing insights and inspiration.
At Thryft, you can explore a wide array of Art books, across forms and disciplines such as Architecture, Photography and Design.
Yes, we do! We’ve got books that cover different art movements, from Impressionism to Surrealism, that can help us understand how art has evolved over the centuries. Browse our Art History collection for these books!
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