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The Steal Like an Artist Audio Trilogy
- How to Be Creative, Show Your Work, and Keep Going
- Narrated by: Austin Kleon
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Personal Development
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Summary
An audio compilation of Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going.
Read by the author, it’s the best-selling and transformative series on how to unlock your creativity, find community and an audience in the digital age, and stay focused, creative, and true to yourself - for life. Includes full text from:
Steal Like an Artist: The New York Times best-selling book on the 10 things nobody ever told you about being creative. Including nothing is original, so embrace influence. School yourself through the work of others. Remix and reimagine to discover your own path. And forget the old cliché about writing what you know: Instead, write the book you want to read, make the movie you want to watch.
Show Your Work: How to take that critical next step on a creative journey - getting known and finding your people. A user’s manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity, this inspiring manifesto is a blueprint for succeeding as any kind of artist or entrepreneur in the digital age.
Keep Going: Timeless, practical, and ethical principles for anyone trying to sustain a meaningful and productive life. Worry less about getting things done and more about the worth of what you’re doing. Instead of focusing on making your mark, work to leave things better than you found them. Above all, keep working, keep playing, keep creating - keep going.
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- Technouz
- 10-01-21
Not worth the audible credit
The narration is great but everything else is a bit off for me. I purchased this on a recommendation that it would help me value my time and creative work more. It was just full of quotes every other sentence. Perhaps not to my liking because I notice many positive reviews from others
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- Ashkan
- 31-05-21
Compilations of perspectives
It's not advice he's giving, it's more like new life perspective. We're living in the age of working smart vs hard
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- Joanna
- 07-07-21
Really interesting
I really enjoyed this book. I am on my second listening session because of how much this Trilogy made me think. I have never considered myself an artist, but I was recommended it and I love how much it has made me think about life. It’s been really impactful, I hope it is for you too!
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- Lotanna
- 30-06-21
Well narrated. Simple and elegant
The book was well structured and easy to follow. It’s easy to remember and was very well narrated. I recommend. Good stories too
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- GreenbyNature
- 06-06-21
Time to....
A most enjoyable read. An interesting slant on the pressure artists inflict on themselves and how inspiration is absorbed into their artistic vocabulary.
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- Malika | Quills and Blooms
- 16-05-22
Great read for artists
This book provided me with some new perspectives that will positively impact my creative process.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-05-22
many nuggets of wisdom
slowly picking through a joyful feast of tasty food for thought... it all digesting to new art
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- Nicole
- 05-03-22
Absolutely LOVE this trio
will listen over and over again both the audiobook and the paper books are done so well 😁
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- Ms Ali
- 13-12-21
Very encouraging
This book is well narrated with good clear voice. it supports and cheers on the creator within you. it is a great first step and beyond which explains ways you can share your work with the world and others, no matter what your creative outlet. Throughly enjoyed, would certainly recommend! 😊
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- Maria
- 11-09-21
A must read for those who want to improve
Easy to listen to, very interesting and helpful! I am going to listen to it again.
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- christina
- 08-01-21
i loved it thank you so much
i loved it and listed to it in 2 days. start a pod cast please
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-12-20
Just what I needed to hear as an artist.
I loved it. Inspirational, motivating, kind hearted and a delight to listen to. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone pursuing their artistic passion.
5 people found this helpful
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- Andrew Lenards
- 16-12-20
Absolute Treasure
Stop reading reviews and get this. You will appreciate saving the time and starting on your meandering path.
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- MBswinger
- 15-12-20
free your soul.
Motivational to keep moving..in life a free spirit. A lesson in feeling free to simply take what you see and live to create.
4 people found this helpful
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- Kenneth Noel
- 07-06-21
A boring non focus ramble
Im sure the author really wanted to make this book special but I feel like there wasn't enough valuable information in here that warrants me to buy this book. He was rambling for almost five hours and I only finished it because I dont like starting books without finishing them.
You could have summarize the whole buy with one sentence: "There are no original idea and most people draw inspiration from others".
The rest of the book was rambling, feel-good stuff that didn't connect in any way to the topic of the book.
Getting a refund.
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- Dez
- 20-02-21
Enlightening
I watched relatives sit and produce creative items, from quilts and crocheted or knitted items to sketches and painting that were lifelike and I read there prose and poems. Yet, I fumbled round trying to be creative too.
'Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in awhile' was the best commits that I would get ... and I remember the mallard duck I painted INE school which the teacher asked if she could include in her "student inspiration file" and a scuppered tiger and a sketched elephant that joined other teachers files ... but these were rarities and weren't appreciated as being much within my family.
It has never occurred to me that it was okay to steal from others. Of course, my artist training was of the obligation category ...not enough money for Extras ... especially ones considered to not help to pay the bills. I do have some files of 'inspiration' images but until now I felt guilty for having them.
Now, with the reveal that it is not unacceptable to study and learn another's style without forgeging their work but pursuing how they can help me develop my own style; I look forward to exploring all these talent people's "advice" towards my developing a wider range of creativity ... good, bad and potential ... with enjoyment.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-08-21
Wanted to like it, but didn't.
As an artist myself, I felt this title was overall pretty underwhelming. It felt packed with opinionated "advice", while not really bringing anything new to the table. If you're completely new to the self help scene, and are only just starting out with creative pursuits, there might be a few points here worth your time. Otherwise, I'd say don't bother.
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- Francisco
- 19-07-21
Inspiring
I'm a cellist and have been struggling with my confidence. This is an epic audio book filled with quotes and ideas that have totally changed my perception 9f an artists life.
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- Matte
- 12-12-20
A new way of making art!
Love his writing. Very informative not only for who pursuing creative path but everyone. This book has changed my way of finding new ideas.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-12-20
Austin Kleon knows how to show and tell
I really enjoyed listening to his narration of these 3 books. I've heard about him a lot and I get it. His writing is accessible, clear and practical.
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