The Hook
Stealing like an artist and creative practice
About This Conversation
We were all taught in school not to steal other people's ideas. However, according to Austin Kleon (NYT bestselling author of the "Steal Like an Artist Trilogy"), all great artists steal. And, if you wish to be creative, you should steal too. When we first heard this thesis, we were skeptical. Join us as Austin Kleon explains his fascinating theory.
Recurring Questions
Recurring Question
"What books have had an impact on you?"
For Young Listeners
"What advice do you have for teenagers?"
Resources Mentioned
- Steal Like An Artist: austinkleon.com/steal
- Show Your Work!: austinkleon.com/show-your-work
- Keep Going: austinkleon.com/keepgoing
- austinkleon.com/books
- austinkleon.com/about
Guest Bio
Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of the trilogy that includes: Steal Like An Artist , Show Your Work! , and Keep Going . All of these books introduce things that may feel a bit counterintuitive, however, all three of them show us a new perspective that we may have never thought about. For example, in Steal Like An Artist , Mr. Kleon talks about how nothing in the world is original, so we can mix and take inspiration from others’ work. We can steal like an artist. Don’t wait for someone to write the book you want to read, sit down and create it! Don’t wait for someone to film the movie you want to watch, take charge and shoot it! His books are not only written in a unique, amazing way, Austin Kleon also introduces thought-provoking concepts that will change your life.
If you would like to check out his books visit: austinkleon.com/books
If you would like to read his full bio visit: Full Bio *Photo credited to Clayton Cubitt
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