1 / 2Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative — Austin Kleon
Things Nobody Told About Being: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon presents ten principles for developing a creative practice, including learning from influences, remixing ideas and following your interests. The listed Kindle edition is 174 pages, with screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- Organized around ten principles for creative work and developing an artistic practice.
- Encourages readers to study influences, remix ideas and pursue interests that may grow into meaningful work.
- The listed Kindle edition includes enhanced typesetting, Page Flip and screen-reader support.
Reference price: $19.99
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros
- A focused 174-page format suits readers looking for a relatively short creativity guide.
- The ten-principle approach covers practical themes such as learning from other work and making what you want to experience.
- Kindle accessibility and reading features include screen-reader support, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
13 specifications| Publisher | Workman Publishing Company |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Feb. 28 2012 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 174 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780761169253 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0761171256 |
| File size | 25.4 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for ideas and practical prompts to support a creative practice.
- Artists and makers interested in influence, remixing and finding direction through their interests.
- Kindle readers who want listed support for screen readers and enhanced reading features.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a detailed technical manual or an extensive, step-by-step course in a specific art form.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as an enjoyable, quick read, with readers praising its practical tips, ideas, humour and illustrations. That reported brevity fits the listed 174-page length, making it more suited to a compact source of creative prompts than an exhaustive course. The listing shows a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 19,830 ratings, but that aggregate does not explain individual readers' reasons.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the book as readable, entertaining and useful for practical creative ideas.
- Customer feedback praises the illustrations and the short, to-the-point presentation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Steal Like an Artist about?
The listing describes ten principles for cultivating creativity, including studying other people's work, remixing ideas and following interests.
How long is the listed Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 174 pages and a Kindle file size of 25.4 MB.
Does the Kindle listing include accessibility features?
It states that screen readers are supported and that Word Wise, Page Flip and enhanced typesetting are enabled.
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