'If you can’t afford three years at art school, try this book'

'Terrific. I especially loved the sketches of the ideas rather
than making the thing into yet another anthology of great ads. It made me remember that these are human processes, with lots of decisions and give and take along the way'

'Loved the book'

'I love how this book is all about the creative process and features tons of scribbles, which is how all great ideas start'

'A worthwhile read for ad people'

'This is the book I wanted to write one day. I’m so glad Pete Barry did it before me. I could never have done it better, and it’s a lot less work'

'In an age where computer skills allow you to make bad ads faster, a book finally arrives about the basic building block of all great ads'

'Highly recommended'

'A great book'

'A wonderful book that assists me a great deal'

'Pete Barry has managed to show us how powerful simple ideas really are. Every creative, planning and account department in London should read this book'

'Awesome'

'Whether you’re thinking of going into advertising or just starting out, this book has all the answers to questions you never even thought of asking'

'A highly original angle for a book'

'A powerful resource'

'Barry has provided a truly insightful read no matter which facet of marketing you represent. With its simple bite-sized structure this book works perfectly as both a complete course in generating concepts, and a simple quick reference guide.'

'A must for any Creative'

'Invaluable advice'

'Essential – and also very entertaining – reading for students of advertising as well as advertising professionals'

'Sound advice'

'A solid, fun, informative read'

'Hands down the best creative advertising book I have ever read!'

'The Advertising Concept Book is no ordinary textbook'

'A terrific guide'

'The Advertising Concept Book is your guide to great thinking'

'You won’t find this much content and design analysis and detail in one volume anywhere else. Each page is a visual treat'

'Tells you everything you need to know about advertising'

'Enormously encouraging, practical and entertaining. If this book could stand in front of a class and talk, I'd be out of a job'

'One of the most difficult tasks in teaching advertising is imparting a conceptual approach toward problem solving. Pete Barry understands the complexities of this daring undertaking and does a remarkable job in piloting a practical course for this illuminating journey'

'This book is nothing short of brilliant'

'By far the best book out there for those who teach creative'

'This book supports our school’s philosophy: have a great concept before you run to the computer'

'Comprehensive and intelligent. The pencil tracings help to emphasize the importance of smart layouts and simple art direction'

'I use it, and I love it'

'The first useful book for helping students understand the creative process'

'A tremendous resource for advertising students and their instructors'

'A huge fan. Nothing is as effective at getting students to drill down and drill down to the actual idea behind the communication. I'm so glad to be free of the design sizzle that often acts as a distraction from the understanding of the idea'

'My favorite book'

'If I were to write a book, this would be it'

'I bought The Advertising Concept Book as a guide for my class and it was a great help. It describes clearly how to work with concepts and how to create a great idea'

'This book is an excellent tool for the creative process. A spectacular way to achieve the final objective: create good communications for brands, services and products'

'I use the book as a reference to show students why ideation sketches are very important in developing great advertising'

'A brilliant book, and perfect for students in our school of journalism. The focus on the conceptual idea is a great approach and a much needed way to teach campaigns'

'Get it.'

'An exceptional book. Practical, informed by experience, packed with sound advice, well organized, and very well designed. It's the sort of book that’s been a long time coming'

'The Bible for great advertising'

'The book has made understanding the aspects of creating a successful campaign much more tangible and realistic. Graphic design students sometimes become jaded about advertising, but this book has really opened their eyes to the business'

'I read The Advertising Concept Book cover to cover and found it, from both an advertising and educational standpoint, excellent. Brilliant illustrations and easy to follow, I would recommend this book to anyone educating students in creative advertising'

'The book has made a huge difference in the students’ work'

'A great book which will be the new required text for our art direction classes'

'For all of you looking for that inspiration book that gets down to "how you do this" then you have to read The Advertising Concept Book'

'Smart, organized, insightful and accessible. As an ex-practitioner and current educator, this book is gold'

'My students routinely say this is their favorite textbook. Those who go on to work in advertising have written to tell me they still consult it regularly. The book explains complex ideas clearly and without condescension while engaging them with challenging yet fun exercises. It provides a perfectly balanced blend of helpful information, thoughtful research and applied activities'

'Anyone can hire someone to execute their thinking. Thank you for a book that understands the importance of creative thinking, not just fancy execution'