Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear is Elizabeth Gilbert’s book about approaching creative work with curiosity and facing the fears that can hold ideas back. The listing describes reflections on inspiration, creative habits and ways to bring more creativity into work and everyday life.
At a glance
- Discusses curiosity, inspiration and creative habits alongside fear and creative work.
- The publisher description says it addresses creative pursuits ranging from writing and art to challenges at work and everyday life.
- The listing describes a balance of spirituality and practical advice.
Reference price: $39.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers creative practice in several contexts, including personal projects, work and everyday routines.
- Customer feedback describes the writing as accessible, amusing and inspiring.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Riverhead Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 22 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1594634718 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1594634710 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.58 x 2.69 x 21.77 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for encouragement to explore ideas or begin a long-delayed creative project.
- Readers interested in a reflective, approachable discussion of creativity and overcoming fear.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical workbook, step-by-step craft instruction or a narrowly focused guide to one art form.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the book’s content, inspiring perspective, humour and readable, folksy writing. The listing also shows a largely positive rating distribution, though a smaller share of ratings are lower. For readers seeking an accessible prompt to engage with creative ideas, those reported qualities may matter more than structured instruction, which the listing does not describe.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as insightful and inspiring.
- Feedback praises the readable, down-to-earth writing style and humour.
Frequently asked questions
What is Big Magic about?
The listing presents it as Elizabeth Gilbert’s reflections on inspiration, curiosity, creative habits and facing fears that can impede creative work.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 288 pages.
What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.
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