New Releases


Creating The Breakthrough Portfolio Newly released by Ken Thurlbeck, this book delivers to designers all the tools and ideas needed to develop a compelling presentation of their work and leave a potential employer with a lasting and powerful impression.

Ad-Specific Books


Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: A Guide to Creating Great Ads A popular book to help you get your head around making ads and working in an agency.


Cutting Edge Advertisng A good overview of some of the more exciting ads being done in the world.

Advertising Today A great selection of cool ads and some insightful commentary.


Non-Ad-Specific Books


Radical Careering: 100 Truths to Jumpstart Your Job, Your Career, and Your Life A very smart book on how to look at your career (and life) written by one of the best creatives around, Sally Hogshead.


Truth In Comedy A book about improv, but obviously because so much of it is about comedy and communication in general; there may be a lot here that will inspire you.