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Why Do Books are the perfect life companion for creatives

Creative Boom

Founded in 2013 by Miranda West, The Do Book Company publishes authors who have spoken at the event to create how-to titles as far-ranging as Do Beekeeping : The Secret to Happy Honeybees, Do Open : How a simple newsletter can transform your business, and Do Design : Why beauty is key to everything.

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New book by Ben Tallon explores what creativity is, and how to embrace it

Creative Boom

Consequently, in 2013, he began conducting a series of conversations to better understand how creativity behaves from person to person and its value in broader society and business. It features an eclectic mix of voices from neuroscience, public service, athletics, education, psychology, and the arts.

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Cold comfort: photo series charts the rise of the Polar Silk Road

Creative Boom

Since 2013, China has begun to officially restore the historic Silk Route with a $900 billion strategy called 'One Belt, One Road'. We're thrilled to announce this breathtaking new exhibition," says Alex Burch, director of public programmes at the Natural History Museum.

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

Creative Boom

The exhibition, Kusama's largest and most ambitious immersive environment to date, is open to the public until 28 August 2023. Dots Obsession, 2013 Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. Images © David Levene.

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Artistic rebel, urban poet: new book celebrates the iconic photography of Saul Leiter

Creative Boom

The publication marked a turning point in his life, with Leiter being hailed, seemingly out of the blue, as a photographer to be reckoned with. After Leiter died in 2013 at the age of 89, she and Michael Parillo continued this work. Turning point With Erb's help, Leiter began working on a book of his colour photographs in 1996.

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Inspiring photo project by Abbie Trayler-Smith tackles the issue of obesity head-on

Creative Boom

Sheffield, 2013 © Abbie Trayler-Smith Shannon, age 16, has the words ‘Kiss it!’ Sheffield, 2013 © Abbie Trayler-Smith Shannon, age 16, recovers in hospital © Abbie Trayler-Smith "I saw the mutuality between us and the difference. Shannon, age 16.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 81 Reviews Design Is a Job Audible Audiobook Mike Monteiro (Author) - Mike Monteiro (Narrator) English (Publication Language) 03/31/2014 (Publication Date) - A Book Apart (Publisher) $12.99 But to improve as an artist, one must receive criticism and comments from peers and the general public.