Hegarty on Creativity: There are No Rules

Product Description John Hegarty takes 50 themes that lie at the heart of creative thinking and promotes the benefits of simplifying, thinking boldly and being undaunted by creative challenges Creativity isn't an occupation. It's a preoccupation. It invents, perfects and defines our world. It explains and entertains us. But what drives creativity? Inspires it? Sustains it? From John Hegarty, one of the world's most famous advertising creatives, comes this witty pocket book filled with fifty brilliant and provocative insights into creativity and the creative process. From the Back Cover ?Creativity isnt an occupation, its a preoccupation. It is at the very core of what makes us human. Its also a fundamental challenge that everyone faces in the modern world, be they in business, in education or a struggling artist or musician. Being creative and innovative and communicating our ideas effectively and persuading others is vital. Who could be better able to demystify and set out some useful, generous advice on how to improve, sustain and nurture creativity than one of the worlds greatest advertising creatives and founder of an advertising agency renowned worldwide for its excellence? In this book, John Hegarty takes 50 provocations and themes that lie at the heart of creative thinking. These range from those with complex depths that lie beyond deceptively simple titles such as Idea, Ego, Money and Technology, to others that look at the complexities of modern life, such as dealing with cynics in the workplace, or the best way of getting angry. Hegartys message is always crystal clear and promotes the benefits of simplifying, thinking boldly and being undaunted by challenges. With this book, when a challenge confronts them, readers will find that one of the great minds in advertising is there to guide them. About the Author John Hegarty is one of the world’s most famous advertising creatives. Founding Creative Partner of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), he has received, among other awards, the D&AD President’s Award for outstanding achievement and the International Clio Award. He is a member of The One Club of the New York Creative Hall of Fame.