Art and books go hand in hand.
In fact, in our Getting to Know You survey, 78% of people selected books as a primary support for their creativity, ranking them as an even more essential resource than physical art materials.
In an increasingly digital-first world, books provide a physical and tactile safeguard when the internet and AI fail us. When it comes to art, particularly in the pre-gallery website, pre-installation view era, books were often the only public record of an artwork, and they continue to shape how we look, think, and create.
There are many reasons someone might want such a book. Maybe for inspiration, maybe it’s a way into an industry that can feel opaque, or simply a beautiful piece of home decor. According to our readers, they’re an essential part of the creative process. So here are some of our favourites, ranging from hefty research tools to something you can finish in an afternoon.
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