Create: Overcoming Fear to Unleas

I got tempted by the positive reviews (the only argued) about this book, but what I can say, based on my impression, is that in addition to generally good advice that revolves around the usual pillars of being creative and persevering, the book looks like propaganda for his photographs. the author tells his story, interspersed with interviews with those who work and live thanks to their creativity. All very superficial.the book rather than a collection of interviews seems impregnated with the ego of the author who every two pages puts a photograph taken by him and.. let's face it, he could also choose them better if that was the intent.It doesn't even allow time for an interviewed character to make it appear that..... HOP! another photo taken by him and unsolicited advice "from the top of his fame".This was the impression made to me.I have read other books on creativity and encouraging our creative side and this definitely deviates, as you continue reading, from the main theme, to lead to an unsolicited autobiography.

This book was like a catalyst in chemistry class. It’s not the oxygen or the hydrogen it’s the catalyst that puts them together and makes water. The reader is the oxygen and hydrogen. It showed me what I already had and wasn’t using. It was the energy that fueled my motivation.The first thing I got from reading this book was how to overcome my procrastination. Driving by a scene and saying oh that would be a good photograph I’ll come back later. There is no later. It will never be the same again. So stop and take the photograph now.This book will help you. It helped me and will continue to help me as I refer to it in the future.

!I'm totally digging this book! I loved the interview with Scott Kelby that you did just as the book was being released. And doing that observation drill while I walk. What an eye opener. I read your book at night before I go to bed and sometimes in the morning. This is Not just a book you read think about a few things, and then put down and maybe read a year later. No. This is a workbook. The more you do the exercises, the more you'll get out of it. The interviews are thoughtful, interesting and shed light onto the lives of how creative really work. I highly recommend it. I'll probably buy three more books to give away.

Marc Silbers' " Create: Tools from Seriously Talented People to Unleash Your Creative Life" is truly amazing, It taps into the creative drive of various professional photographers, musicians, writers, etc... Marcs' writing truly helps unleash the inner creativity of everyone from amateur to professional artist. This book should be a tool for everyone who wants to live outside the box and really get the creative juices flowing! The best aspect of the writings in this book apply to any creative person, you needn't be a photographer, musician, or writer, its about changing ones' way of looking at life with a creative eye. So do yourself a favor, GET THIS BOOK!!!

This isn't a photography book, per se. But I found it invaluable in refining my thinking process about how I approach photography - as well as other aspects of my life. Marc certainly provides real world examples of applying the concepts he discusses. This is a great standalone book, but also an invaluable companion to Marc's book, Advancing Your Photography.