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:

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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