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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE FOYLES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable.

Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn't, he has learned that being an artist isn't about your specific output; it's about your relationship to the world. Creativity has a place in everyone's life, and everyone can make that place larger. In fact, there are few more important responsibilities.

The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distils the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime's work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create moments - and lifetimes - of exhilaration and transcendence within closer reach for all of us.

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  1. Print length
    432 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Canongate Books
  4. Publication date
    17 Jan. 2023
  5. Dimensions
    16.2 x 3.7 x 22.2 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1838858636
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1838858636
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"This book is a companion to anyone on the creative path; for me, Rick Rubin's attention, consideration, ideas have dug themselves down deep into my consciousness and grown with my work, so that over time, I have found myself in the shelter of a huge resplendent tree, and remembered that it all started with a word or two from a person who really, really listened. May it start something similar in you" -- KAE TEMPEST

"A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment" -- ANNE LAMOTT

"The legendary producer of artists from Adele to Black Sabbath, Johnny Cash to Jay-Z, distils the insights of a glittering career to reveal how to get the best out of musicians - and offers useful lessons for the rest of us in the process" ― Financial Times

"An existential enquiry into the nature of creativity, art and being part of the human race . . . a deep look at the most fundamental of human impulses" ― Big Issue

"Rick Rubin is the definition of a creative genius and he has put his wisdom in one place and it is possibly the most inspiring book on creativity I have ever read . . . For those wanting to feel some new life and confidence in their creative bones, this book is a godsend" -- MATT HAIG

"You'll probably read this extraordinary book four times. The first time, you'll gobble it up. The second time, you'll savour it. The third time, you'll take notes in the margins. But the fourth time, the fourth time it will be part of you as you create the work you were ready to ship" -- SETH GODIN

"A gorgeous, delicious and wildly practical interrogation of the creative process. A master of his craft, Rubin supplies rich insights, sound advice, helpful suggestions and supreme comfort to anyone living to create, or endeavouring to live creatively" -- JJ ABRAMS

"I want my kids to read it. I want everyone to read it. It is a manual for creativity and creative thinking. A reference book for now which will continue to be of service in the future. Much needed" -- MIKE D

"In this extraordinary book, Rick Rubin beautifully captures the sacred but commonplace practice of creating. I find it so powerful when someone gives voice or form to what we know but perhaps don't understand. Designers from any discipline will find Rick's words profoundly encouraging and inspiring" -- SIR JONY IVE

"A distillation of the wisdom Rubin has accrued over decades of bringing records to fruition . . . Seductive" ― Guardian

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Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable.

Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativit

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Canongate Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 17 Jan. 2023
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Main
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1838858636
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838858636
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 586 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.2 x 3.7 x 22.2 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 6,180 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars (11,305)

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  • José Macaya
    5 out of 5 stars
    Un libro para leer con pausa
    Reviewed in Spain on 13 February 2026
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    Muy bueno y amable. Motivante. Un libro para leer con pausa mientras uno encara el proceso creativo. Leerlo todo seguido implica dejar de absorber sabiduría importante. El creador necesitará leerlo por partes mientras trabaja. La lectura completa de un tirón no permite sedimentar todo lo que el libro ofrece.

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  • Jillicus
    5 out of 5 stars
    Inspiring
    Reviewed in Spain on 18 February 2025
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    A Brilliant book. I bought one for myself and another for a gift. I shall probably gift more. It is clear, no fuss no excess of words and speaks so wonderfully about the creative process. No one one should be without it. Relevant to all walks of the creative life.

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  • Sam
    5 out of 5 stars
    Excelente livro
    Reviewed in Spain on 22 April 2026
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    Fácil de ler, com capítulos curtos e ideias simples sobre criatividade. Funciona mais como inspiração do que como guia técnico.

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  • Eva
    5 out of 5 stars
    Correcte, tot bé.
    Reviewed in Spain on 18 January 2026
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    Correcte, tot bé.

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  • Susana Colt
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    Maravilloso
    Reviewed in Spain on 2 December 2024
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    Sin palabras, si estás dentro del ámbito creativo, este libro te cambia la vida y el pensamiento. Muy recomendable.

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  • Genefer S.
    5 out of 5 stars
    Good
    Reviewed in Spain on 27 October 2025
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    Really nice

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  • Raul Torcato
    5 out of 5 stars
    Ok
    Reviewed in Spain on 24 September 2025
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    Ok

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  • Cliente Amazon
    2 out of 5 stars
    Insufrible, no lo pude terminar
    Reviewed in Spain on 19 April 2024
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    Compré el libro con muchas ganas, pensando que quizás me ayudaría a salir de un bache creativo.

    Pero sintiéndolo mucho no puedo con él.

    Es un libro iluminado, lleno de sinsentidos y palabras vacías. Anticientífico y con algunas frases tan aleatorias que parecen sacadas del horóscopo.

    El autor se presenta a si mismo como una especie de oráculo para creativos, pero el contenido parece únicamente creado para neo-hippies deseosos de sentirse especiales (especiales del tipo profundamente conectado con la energía de universo, para que nos entendamos).

    Buscaré otras opciones más útiles, que seguro las hay.

    PD: Mención especial al momento del apendicitis, donde rechaza operarse porque tras ir a una librería aleatoria y abrir un libro aleatorio lee una frase donde alguien le dice que no haga caso a los médicos. Estelar.

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  • G. J. Cooke Esq
    5 out of 5 stars
    Destined to be a classic on creativity
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2023
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    I first saw this book as a post on LinkedIn, shared by a famous designer, who worked with Rick Rubin on the design of the book. As a designer it caught my attention and I was intrigued after recently listening to Rick Rubin on Desert Island Discs. I bought the book and also downloaded it on Audible.

    A lot of the content resonates and it’s been an inspirational experience. Very easy to read and understand, and so many gems that now I’ve finished it I’m going to read it all over again, and again to make sure it sticks.

    Destined to be a classic on creativity
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    Destined to be a classic on creativity
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2023
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    I first saw this book as a post on LinkedIn, shared by a famous designer, who worked with Rick Rubin on the design of the book. As a designer it caught my attention and I was intrigued after recently listening to Rick Rubin on Desert Island Discs. I bought the book and also downloaded it on Audible.

    A lot of the content resonates and it’s been an inspirational experience. Very easy to read and understand, and so many gems that now I’ve finished it I’m going to read it all over again, and again to make sure it sticks.

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  • Magali Clemente Ferigi
    5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing book
    Reviewed in Germany on 7 May 2026
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    Amazing book

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  • Ürün teslim edilmedi
    5 out of 5 stars
    Amazon nun çok yardımcı olması
    Reviewed in Turkey on 28 June 2025
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    Ürün istediğim gibi geldi

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  • Sam
    5 out of 5 stars
    One of the best books I’ve read
    Reviewed in Australia on 5 February 2026
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    If you create anything you should read this

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  • Pankaj Ahuja
    5 out of 5 stars
    Straight from the Heavens
    Reviewed in India on 18 June 2026
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    This book feels like it arrived straight from the heavens—a message, a meditation, and a guide wrapped in a beautifully crafted object.

    Rick Rubin reminds us that creativity is not reserved for a chosen few. This book is for musicians, painters, designers, architects, photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, chefs, gardeners, farmers, collectors, actors, singers, filmmakers, writers, florists, astronomers, astrologers, astronauts, doctors, scientists, engineers, builders—and anyone else who creates something each day with their hands, their minds, or their imagination.

    The Creative Act is not simply a book about making art. It is a book about seeing, noticing, listening, and living more creatively. Whether your canvas is a recording studio, a kitchen, a laboratory, a construction site, or a blank page, you’ll find wisdom here that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

    A rare book and beautiful book.

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