There are plenty of books available out there to read about creativity, Amazon has a whole section dedicated to it, with over 5,000 titles currently available. To narrow it down a bit, here are our top picks to get you started on your journey of creativity.

What do they have in common?  If you pick up a few, we think you’ll agree: according to some of the world’s most successful creative minds, creativity is something we all possess. These 40 books teach your how to reach out and grab it.