Nonfiction publications can be a valuable resource for understanding the arts and creativity. Here are a few examples of popular books in this category:
"The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles" by Steven Pressfield - a book that explores the mental and emotional obstacles that artists and creatives face and how to overcome them.
"Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" by Anne Lamott - a memoir and guide to writing that offers practical advice and inspiration for writers.
"The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life" by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander - a book that explores how to apply principles of creativity and innovation to various aspects of life.
"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl - a memoir of the author's experiences as a concentration camp prisoner during World War II, and how he used meaning and purpose to survive.
"The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell - a collection of interviews with the mythologist Joseph Campbell that explore the universal themes and symbols found in myths and stories across cultures.
"The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life" by Twyla Tharp - a guide to the creative process, by the choreographer, Twyla Tharp, which details how to develop a daily routine that fosters creativity and productivity.
These books provide a good understanding of the creative process, the obstacles that artists and creatives face, and how to overcome them, as well as how to cultivate creativity and use it in various aspects of life.
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