Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (2nd Edition)64 reviews
Michael Michalko

Ten Speed Press, 2006

An Essential Guide for Creative Thinking

+ I like it
+ Highest Recommendation
+ Good breadth, insufficient depth
+ The Best "Toys"
  
  











  



  
The Artist's Way279 reviews
Julia Cameron

Tarcher, 2002

The Artist's Way

+ This book is the best friend you can ever have
+ brilliant! a great guide book

This is my second copy of this book. I've worn one out already. I cannot recommend this book strongly enough. It is life altering!
  
  











  



  
A WHACK ON THE SIDE OF THE HEAD: How You Can Be More Creative62 reviews
Roger von Oech

Business Plus, 1998

STAND OUT resource

+ Read it, use it!
+ Open the doors to the mind by lubricating the hinges!
+ If not a whack, at least a little thump
+ Ideas that linger
  
  











  



  
Aha! 10 Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit and Find Your Great Ideas17 reviews
Jordan Ayan

Three Rivers Press, 1996

Broader Applications

+ Broader Applications

I discovered this book while researching the topic of parents helping nurture creativity in their children. Since my first premise is that we are all creative and that parents need to conncet with their own creativity, the book gave direct help on understanding how to spark adult creativity. ...
  
  











  



  
99% Inspiration: Tips, Tales, and Techniques for Liberating Your Business Creativity4 reviews
Bryan W. Mattimore

AMACOM, 1993

A Swiss-Army Knife of Creative Theory and Techniques

+ Creativity Unleashed
+ Superb
+ A reference book on creative thinking stimulation
  
  











  



  
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles132 reviews
Steven Pressfield

Grand Central Publishing, 2003

The Art of Life Well Explained

+ Helpful for Certain People
+ A must-have book for everyone!
+ Eye opening!
+ a real winner!
  
  











  



  
The Creativity Book: A Year's Worth of Inspiration and Guidance11 reviews
Eric Maisel

Tarcher, 2000

Creativity for anyone--not just writers and artists

+ Bite-Size Brillance
+ Worth a Year of Your Time
+ Worth reading, doing, keeping, re-reading
+ Excellent Resource for All Artists
  
  











  



  
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles132 reviews
Steven Pressfield

Grand Central Publishing, 2003

The Art of Life Well Explained

+ Helpful for Certain People
+ A must-have book for everyone!
+ Eye opening!
+ a real winner!
  
  











  



  
A WHACK ON THE SIDE OF THE HEAD: How You Can Be More Creative62 reviews
Roger von Oech

Business Plus, 1998

STAND OUT resource

+ Read it, use it!
+ Open the doors to the mind by lubricating the hinges!
+ If not a whack, at least a little thump
+ Ideas that linger
  
  











  



  
Aha! 10 Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit and Find Your Great Ideas17 reviews
Jordan Ayan

Three Rivers Press, 1996

Broader Applications

+ Broader Applications

I discovered this book while researching the topic of parents helping nurture creativity in their children. Since my first premise is that we are all creative and that parents need to conncet with their own creativity, the book gave direct help on understanding how to spark adult creativity. ...
  
  











  



  
The Creativity Book: A Year's Worth of Inspiration and Guidance11 reviews
Eric Maisel

Tarcher, 2000

Creativity for anyone--not just writers and artists

+ Bite-Size Brillance
+ Worth a Year of Your Time
+ Worth reading, doing, keeping, re-reading
+ Excellent Resource for All Artists
  
  











  



  
The Artist's Way279 reviews
Julia Cameron

Tarcher, 2002

The Artist's Way

+ This book is the best friend you can ever have
+ brilliant! a great guide book

This is my second copy of this book. I've worn one out already. I cannot recommend this book strongly enough. It is life altering!
  
  











  



  
99% Inspiration: Tips, Tales, and Techniques for Liberating Your Business Creativity4 reviews
Bryan W. Mattimore

AMACOM, 1993

A Swiss-Army Knife of Creative Theory and Techniques

+ Creativity Unleashed
+ Superb
+ A reference book on creative thinking stimulation
  
  











  



  
Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (2nd Edition)64 reviews
Michael Michalko

Ten Speed Press, 2006

An Essential Guide for Creative Thinking

+ I like it
+ Highest Recommendation
+ Good breadth, insufficient depth
+ The Best "Toys"