

Richard Branson is probably the most famous entrepreneur on the planet, and whose own brand of ‘do it my way’ business has made him hugely successful for decades.

A fast and fun read for anyone starting their own company or trapped in a job they hate (quit) or at the very least interested in a proven way of challenging the 9-5 status quo.ģ7signals other book ‘ Getting Real‘ is about coding web apps and it is available free online. REWORK is their manifesto on changing the way you work forever and for good. The guys at are a maverick bunch who like to do things their own way, which is partly why they’re so good at what they do. REWORK – Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson This book could help make all the difference. Ideas are easy, making them happen is hard. It is this combination which underpins everything that originates from and it is also the encouraging slap in the face that so many creatives need to get themselves in a position to actually make something happen. Making Ideas Happen is a brilliant book in which Scott Belsky combines inspiring insights with step by step practical instructions. To me a good creative book is one that is a well crafted interesting read, stuffed full of genuinely useful practical tips and is so inspiring that you have to keep putting it down to go get your creative stuff done! So in that vein here are: Five of my favourite creative books that I think everyone should read… There are a small selection of books that I keep recommending to people (creatives and ‘non-creatives’ alike – in my mind everyone is creative in some way) that I think are worth reading whatever field you are in.
