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"Bowie: Una Biografía" by María Hesse

For most of us, David Bowie is a collection of icons: the lightning bolt, the space suit, the mismatched eyes. We know the skin of the legend, but María Hesse’s illustrated biography manages to peel that back. While it isn’t an exhaustive, it is something much more evocative. It’s a sensory journey through the life of a man who was constantly reinventing what it meant to be human. The book flows chronologically but feels like a series of reincarnations. Here is how the journey breaks down: As a ...

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon (2012)

At its core, Steal Like an Artist is a manifesto for the modern creator. Kleon’s main premise is liberating: nothing is completely original. Instead of the crushing pressure to create something from a blank slate, Kleon argues that all creative work is a remix of what came before. The book is structured around ten simple lessons that demystify the tortured genius trope. It teaches you how to collect influences, build a creative lineage, and—most importantly—how to fake it until you make it by em...

"De cero a uno: Cómo inventar el futuro" (2014)

Zero to One is a powerful reminder that evolution isn't enough; true innovation requires a leap into the unknown. Thiel’s core message is that vertical progress comes from creating something entirely new—moving from 0 to 1—rather than simply competing in an existing market.It feels a bit like a time capsule now. While the mindset is still essential, some examples haven't aged perfectly, and the total lack of AI mentions feels like a glaring omission in today's landscape. However, the book's chal...

"Acontece que no es poco" (2023)

The book offers a quick overview of many historical events and includes a substantial bibliography.I would have preferred a slightly more formal style, although I enjoyed reading it.If you've ever heard the author speak on the radio, the book is written in a similar style.

The Lessons of History (1997)

If you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the modern world, this 100-page masterpiece is the ultimate macro perspective. After spending 40 years writing the history of the world, the Durants distilled everything they learned into this concise brief. It is not a book about dates and wars; it is a book about how the world actually works. The Durants argue that history is a branch of biology. Our technology changes, but our instincts—to compete, to protect our kin, and to accumulate—remain ident...

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