Steal Like an Artist is Austin Kleon’s New York Times bestselling manifesto on creativity: nothing is original, so embrace influence, remix what came before, and let your obsessions collide. Ten transformative principles in a small, illustrated volume that has sparked millions of creative careers.
The Ten Principles
- Steal like an artist u2014 collect good ideas
- Side projects & hobbies are important
- Creativity is subtraction u2014 less, but better
The perfect gift for writers, designers, founders and dreamers.
Book Details
| Title | Steal Like an Artist |
| Subtitle | 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative |
| Author | Austin Kleon |
| Publisher | Workman Publishing |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9780761169253 |
| Genre | Creativity / Art |
Frequently Asked Questions
Price of Steal Like an Artist in India?
u20b9450 for a new Workman paperback at TheBooksTank.
Who should read it?
Anyone creating anything u2014 writers, artists, founders.
Will I receive a brand-new copy?
Yes — every order from TheBooksTank ships brand-new, carefully packed to arrive in perfect condition.
What if my book arrives damaged?
Contact our support within 48 hours with a photo and we will arrange a free replacement — no hassle.
How short is Steal Like an Artist?
~160 pages, heavily illustrated — readable in one sitting.
Best creativity book to start with?
Frequently recommended as exactly that.
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What Readers Say
New York Times bestseller · The manifesto that sparked millions of creative careers
★★★★★ “The single most useful book on creativity I’ve ever read. Small, punchy, and true.”
— CreativeSoul · Goodreads
★★★★☆ “Every page is a permission slip to make stuff. Bought 5 copies for friends.”
— Amazon customer (verified purchase) · Amazon
★★★★★ “Kleon’s advice changed how I approach my art. The ‘steal like an artist’ frame is liberating.”
— @make_things_daily · Instagram
★★★★☆ “Required reading in my design course. Concise and practical.”
— ArtProf · Twitter/X
★★★★★ “A tiny book with enormous impact. Reread it twice already.”
— IndieMaker · Reddit r/creative
Reader reviews sourced from public platforms (Goodreads, Amazon & book communities) and lightly edited for length.
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