Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again

Hardback Published on: 09/06/2026
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Synopsis

Throw out the rules and rediscover the joy of creating – from the bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist

Feeling burnt out, distracted, and out of fresh ideas? In every creative person's life, there are times when you lose the energy, joy, and freedom you had when you were first starting out. From the recent art school graduate to the retiree searching for their creative third act, we all need help returning to the excitement, the sense of discovery and the raw creativity of a child at play.

In Don’t Call It Art, best-selling author Austin Kleon shares ten rejuvenating lessons he learned from being a studio assistant to the artists closest to his heart: his two young sons. This is a creative liberation handbook for looking at the world with fresh eyes, unlearning what you've learned and making new leaps in your life and work.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780241799598
  • Number of pages: 208
  • Dimensions: 160 x 155 x 22 mm
  • Weight: 408g
  • Languages: English

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Don't Call It Art
Gorgeously optimistic
I loved this. A short but fantastically optimistic read which as Kleon says is like a disguised parenting manual that reminds us of the power of the child ... READ MORE
Katy Wheatley
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Don't Call It Art
A must-read for creatives.
‘Don’t Call It Art’ by Austin Kleon is a must-read for all creatives, especially those who find themselves stuck or falling out of love with their pursuits... READ MORE
BB
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Don't Call It Art
Be like a child!
I have read several reviews of "Don't Call it Art" where the reviewer has said this is a parenting book in disguise! Actually, I am inclined to agree to so... READ MORE
Angela Thomas
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Don't Call It Art
Creative inspiration
Austin Kleon's Steal Like An Artist is one of my all-time favourite books about being creative, and Don't Call It Art is a brilliant companion. It's a coll... READ MORE
Janet Brown
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Don't Call It Art
Unlock Your Creativity
Don't Call It Art was a completely refreshing surprise. I went into this read knowing absolutely nothing about Austin Kleon or his previous work, but I cam... READ MORE
James Bozner
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Don't Call It Art
Put it in your back pocket.
Austin Kleon writes brilliant books and this one doesn’t disappoint. He takes children’s approaches to creating art and discusses how adults can adopt th... READ MORE
Esther Steward
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