The Gift
Lewis Hyde's first book, which, while not a personal favorite of the interviewer, is highly recommended for artists as it differentiates Commerce from Art.
Videos Mentioning The Gift

Margaret Atwood — A Living Legend on Creative Process, The Handmaid’s Tale, and More
Tim Ferriss
Lewis Hyde's first book, which, while not a personal favorite of the interviewer, is highly recommended for artists as it differentiates Commerce from Art.

How to Remember What You Read
Tim Ferriss
A compilation of Rumi's work recommended as a starting point for readers interested in his poetry.

Books I’ve Loved — Seth Godin and Esther Perel | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A dense, extraordinarily researched book by Lewis Hyde about genius, culture, and society, emphasizing that what binds us together is the ability to create and share gifts.

The Random Show with Tim Ferriss & Kevin Rose | Episode 391
Tim Ferriss
A collection of poems by Hafiz, translated by Daniel Ladinsky, recommended by Tim Ferriss as a wonderful and very funny read.

Chuck Palahniuk — A Masterclass in Creative Living and Dangerous Writing | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book by Lewis Hyde that discusses the concept of the 'genius' or guardian spirit in Greek and Roman tradition, and the importance of fulfilling one's potential.