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Inspirational Books

A collection of Books that have inspired me. And books other photographers have shared with us on the Creative Warriors podcast.

Perhaps I am old school, but I really like sitting on a big, comfy chair and holding a book and reading with a cup of coffee near by. 

Book Title:

Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

Author:

Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace

Another recommended Read on Creativity and how to make the most out of the process. Creativity, Inc. is a manual for anyone who strives for originality. It is, at heart, a book about creativity—but it is also, as Pixar co-founder and president Ed Catmull writes, “an expression of the ideas that I believe make the best in us possible.”

Book Title:

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

Author:

Dr. Seuss

Sometimes we need a little playful inspiration. - Recommended by Ariel

Book Title:

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

Author:

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Learn more about the Creative flow state teaches how, He teaches by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness and greatly improve the quality of our creative lives.

Book Title:

Monet By Himself

Author:

Richard Kendall (Editor)

A collection of Monet's letters, enables us to follow the young artist as he first encountered the art world of Paris, then discovered the colors and light effects of the river Seine. For me it was eye opening to see the struggles of the artist. - Ariel

Book Title:

Photography and the Creative Life

Author:

Nancy Rotenberg

Filled with inspiration and beauty. Her work is amazing but also her heart felt perspective on photography.

Book Title:

The Art of Thought

Author:

Graham Wallas

Read more about what Colleen Minuik refers to as the Wallas Model of Creativity directly from Mr Wallas himself. Preparation, Incubation, Illumination and Verification.

Book Title:

The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative

Author:

Florence Williams

Read more about what Colleen briefly talked about the 3 Day Effect and the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain.

Book Title:

Vivian Maier Developed: The Untold Story of the Photographer Nanny

Author:

Ann Marks

A woman Colleen Minuik talked about Vivian Maier, This is an inspiring Biography.

Book Title:

What Was I Scared Of?

Author:

Dr. Seuss

Overcoming fear is important in life and fears are often bigger than reality. - Recommended by Ariel

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