Chasing Cool

Another must-have on my never ending list of books to read.

{{buy it at Amazon}}

Paul Arden Book

book by Paul Arden, originally uploaded by sfraz71.

I read this over the weekend and really liked it. While it wasn't exactly eye opening, it was definitely a pleasant read. I bought mine through Amazon but saw it last weekend at Anthropologie. It's inexpensive too...only $7.95! If you work in a creative field, "It's Not How Good You Are, Its How Good You Want to Be: The World's Best Selling Book" by Paul Arden just might be for you!

Just call me an addict

I cannot for the life of me stop buying work related books!

Here is just one of the latest...
Inspirability: 40 Top Designers Speak Out About What Inspires (Hardcover)

I haven't read a word of it yet, but really admire its pretty green cover, which is a sort of velvet with a flourish design carved throughout exposing a glossy varnish.
http://www.amazon.com/Inspirability-Designers-Speak-About-Inspires/dp/1581805551

I also purchased ALL ACCESS: The Making of Thirty Extraordinary Graphic Designers.


http://www.amazon.com/Inspirability-Designers-Speak-About-Inspires/dp/1581805551

One of the things I have a love/hate relationship with, in my chosen field, is the constant quest for inspiration and learning opportunities. Reading many, many books and trade magazines is one of the ways I stay inspired, motivated and up-to-date. I have also found inspiration in photography, which can tie into my job as a designer, yet not always. And, my latest source is this very blog!

BE HAPPY DAMMIT TIP

Karen Salmansohn is one of my favorite authors for work related advice.

I loved these 2 books that she authored...



http://notsalmon.com