books about creativity

Nendo (the Japanese word for modelling clay) is one of the most prolific design studios in the world. Founder Oki Sato says There is nothing he wou...

Dress superstar Taylor Swift in her most iconic fits with this illustrated press-out paper doll book. Featuring 12 show-stopping looks — from the “...

Author Rehana Begum trained on Savile Row and taught sewing for years, so she knows how to introduce beginners to their sewing machines without str...

It’s never too late to discover—or rediscover—your artistic side, and this book if full of ideas and prompts to get you started. With over 100 proj...

Designed to engage young children with architecture through creative art projects, Mini Architects takes inspiration from some of the most famous a...

Each of the 16 planes included in this book celebrates an instantly recognizable masterwork from one of history’s great artists. Transformed into b...

Harrison Gardner is an Australian eco-builder and designer who finds himself in the west of Ireland, living an enviable sustainable life. He has co...

In Creative Demons and How to Slay Them, creativity coach Richard Holman addresses some of the most common issues he sees coming up with his client...

Use this unique book to create four elegant collages themed around the four seasons. It's a great introduction to the art of collage from Maria Riv...

This updated version of the classic Hegarty on Advertising discusses how John Hegarty's career coincided with the rise of the advertising agency. W...

Kawaii, meaning cute or adorable, is an aesthetic closely associated with Japanese culture. It came to prominence in the 1970's and has remained po...

Learn to linocut in a weekend with this practical project based guide by Nick Morley. Nick guides you through the different techniques of lino cutt...

With a grungy, vintage letterpress vibe, the letters irresistibly recall the age of print newspapers - and the collection includes type ornaments, ...

The twenty projects in Mini Artists are designed to engage children with art through making. Mini artists will discover drip painting with Jackson ...