Innovators are always under pressure to find new connections, new combinations. If you can't get out of the house, travel and explore, it can be difficult. Unless you get a fresh book. ... Some really surprising suggestions here:
Gdnss blog: Inspired Reading, 2008-Oct-11, from Goodness Graphic Design
I’m very excited to kick-off our new Goodness blog with this little project. I asked a group of outstanding graphic designers the following question…
Please recommend a book that you have found particularly inspiring or meaningful to your development as a creative person?
The one restriction: Please no books on graphic design.
I had a feeling that these artists would lead me to some new favorites. I enjoy following up on cross-referenced suggestions that lurk about in a lot of pop-culture. Watch almost any Scorsese film, and you’ll catch little snippets of his favorite movies. I found out about The Jazz Singer from Goodfellas. This sort of thing happens all the time once you keep an eye out for it. If you really connect with the source, you’ll probably really appreciate what they like too.
The responses I received form an all-together unexpected and intriguing reading list. One that should keep me busy for the next year or so. Also fascinating are the personal statements reflecting why their books are so meaningful to them.
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