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How to Get Ideas (Paperback)

by Jack Foster (Author), Larry Corby (Illustrator) "Before we figure out how to get ideas we must discuss what ideas are, for if we don't know what things are it's difficult to..." (more)
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This work aims to take the mystery and anxiety out of the idea-generating process. It presents step-by-step guidelines to help anyone generate ideas, arguing that the reader must first condition their mind to become "idea prone".

About the Author
Jack Foster spent 35 years working in the creative department of major advertising agencies; the first ten as a writer, the last 25 as a creative director. During the 15 years Foster spent as the executive director of Foote, Cone & Belding in Los Angeles, it grew to be the largest advertising agency on the West Coast. Foster had helped create advertising for over a hundred companies including Carnation, Mazda, Sunkist, Mattel, ARCO, First Interstate Bank, Albertson’s, Oreida, Suzuki, Denny’s, Universal Studios, Rand McNally, and Smokey Bear. He won dozens of advertising awards including being named “Creative Person of the Year” by the Los Angeles Creative Club. For seven years he helped teach an advanced class at USC that was sponsored by the American Association of Advertising Agencies, and for three years he helped teach an extension class at UCLA on creating advertising. He earned a BS in business administration from Northwestern University. He currently lives in Santa Barbara, CA --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!!, 19 Jan 1999
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I'm another teacher who agrees with the one from Omaha. This little book would make an excellent textbook for three reasons: 1. It is fun and easy to read. 2. It is inspirational. 3. It teaches one how to think. And it doesn't make any difference how old your students are. Even ten year olds could learn a whale of a lot. An incredible little book!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A "float-like-a-hummingbird, sting-like-a-bee" heavyweight!, 21 Aug 1998
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This book is so easy and fun to reay you might think it's a lightweight. Not so! Every page packs a wallop. The "Become-Idea-Prone" chapter alone is worth the price of a dozen other self-help books. Foster not only gives you the keys to creativity, he opens the door to a richer life. A knockout!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Be Idea Prone....", 7 Aug 1999
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...must be the best advice I have heard on the subject of creativity. This book distills the creative process and illustrates by examples. A very enjoyable and worthy read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great prod towards having new ideas
This is a fun book to read and I'm sure was a fun book to write.

Jack Foster confesses in the opening pages that there is no rocket science enclosed within its... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steven Unwin

5.0 out of 5 stars A Super Guide to Creativity
I give workshops on creativity and innovation and can honestly say that this is one of the best books I have ever read on the subject. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Paul Sloane

5.0 out of 5 stars simply fantastic
Everyone should read this book. No matter who they are or what they do. This book helps you get your creative juices flowing but also is like a self help book with out the... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2006 by J. M. mort

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent :)
I was recommended this book on a training course, and I completely agree with the other reviewers that it is a great book. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2006 by Kat

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book.
One of the best books I have ever read. Everyone can benefit from this book. I recomend it to anyone. Jack Foster is a great writer.
Published on 14 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change the way you see and think.
Wow! What a find. This is one of those books you'll want to read and re-read and re-read. It's a quick read, it's funny, insightful, and motivating. Read more
Published on 29 Jul 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I read the title I didn't believe it was possible for somebody to show somebody else how to go about the process of getting an idea. But Foster does it. Read more
Published on 13 Jul 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
This book contains very simple rules and instruction that opens the road to rich and creative thinking.The book is simple,deep,funny,informative... Read more
Published on 4 April 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really felt just like going all the way around. How to get ideas is more than a guide book, it is the best option for guys like me who are trying to have a little sucess and... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Grrrreat!
This is truly a great book. I also agree it would be good for Dentists as well as other health care workers, Cab Drivers, etc. Read more
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