Praise for Daily Rituals: How Artists Work

“What recommends this compendium of mini-biographies is its revelation of the infinite variety, unpredictable zaniness and inimitability of artists’ routines.”
—The Wall Street Journal

“An encouraging read for creative types, and a delightful peek into that world for the rest of us.”
—NPR’s Morning Edition

“I just can’t recommend this book enough.”
—Lena Dunham

“Reading Currey’s accounts of the work habits of 161 highly successful, creative people shows that there’s no magic, one-size-fits-all solution—only the way that’s right for us.”
—Gretchen Rubin

“It became my daily companion. There were gems everywhere, and I underlined nearly every page … This ritual not only shocked me out of a major depressive funk, it also triggered a creative explosion.”
—Tim Ferriss

“Hard to put down.”
—Boston Globe

“A great book.”
—Chelsea Handler

“An addictive read.”
—Austin Kleon

“Fascinating … Just about anyone who has put his or her mark on modern art and thought makes an appearance here.”
—Chicago Tribune

“An utterly fascinating compendium … This book is the ultimate retort to the flaneurs who dream about the novel/screenplay/ painting they would create if only they had the time. Its message is that serious artists make the time, and most of them make it at the same time every day.”
—Sunday Times (London)

“A chance to see what great lives look like when the triumphs, dramas, disruptions and divorces have been all but boiled away. It will fascinate anyone who wonders how a day might best be spent.”
—The Guardian

“A thoroughly researched, minutely annotated and delightful book, full of the quirks and oddities of the human comedy.”
—Literary Review

“A trove of entertaining anecdote and thought-provoking comparison.”
—The Telegraph

“Entertaining … Engaging. Its brief entries humanize legends like Hemingway and Picasso, and shed light on the working lives of less popular contemporary geniuses … making one thing abundantly clear: There’s no such thing as the way to create good work, but all greats have their way. And some of those ways are spectacularly weird.”
—NPR.org

“Currey’s compendium is elucidating and delectable.”
—Booklist

“Fascinating … It also interestingly reveals that there is no universal formula to greatness, so in essence, it’s a celebration of individuality and quirkiness.”
—Huffington Post

“Excellent … If you're curious about the habits of some of the most famous composers, authors and painters and/or are looking for ways to enhance your own creative routine, this book is likely to inspire.”
—USA Today

“Perfectly giftable and suited for the nightstand or the back of the toilet … Each entry is a portrait in miniature—a person’s work process as synecdoche for the work itself.”
—Bookforum

“I’ve read it twice and given it as gifts to three different people … I found it inspiring to remind myself that there’s no magical secret to accomplishing your creative work—it’s a lot about just sitting at the desk and plugging away at it.”
—Design*Sponge

“A great pleasure … Currey’s foible-affirming collection never pinpoints a magic-formula routine. Instead, it’s an ode to the powers of daily comforts: coffee, mind-clearing walks, family meals, and regular, focused work.”
—Remodelista

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