Inside the Box
How Constraints Make Us Better
$63.67
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
11 May 2026
Summary
How to do more with less and use limits to stimulate creativity, innovation and collaboration, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Range.
We live in a world that gives us seemingly infinite choices and values freedom above all else. We have an unprecedented number of options regarding what to do, who to be and how to spend our time. All that choice is wonderful; it is also overwhelming. The irony is that total freedom can be paralyzing, and unlimited resources don’t necessaril…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035031757 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035031752 |
| Author: | David Epstein |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan Business |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 506g |
| Dimensions: | 153mm x 234mm |
| Audience Age: | 18 |
Critics Review
David Epstein’s first two books – The Sports Gene and Range – were brilliant, but Inside the Box is his best. Epstein takes a simple but counterintuitive idea – that creativity requires constraints - and brings it alive through a fascinating series of stories. I won’t think about my own work the same way ever again – Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers and The Tipping Point
It’s a joy to spend hours in the company of a writer as gifted as David Epstein – Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet
A masterful case that limits are what set us free. Epstein is one of the best science writers on the planet, and he shows how smart boundaries can unblock insight, unleash creativity and unlock potential – Adam Grant, bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again
David Epstein is one of my favorite writers, and Inside the Box is my favorite of his books—wonderfully personal, blessedly practical, full of stories I found myself retelling. A gift for anyone who, like me, needs to be reminded that less can be more – Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit
Creativity comes from limits, not excess. This book explains what I’ve spent years trying to teach cooks: how to make something delicious out of nothing – David Chang, chef and founder of Momofuku
A goldmine of surprising insights. Makes you smarter with every page – James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits, on Range
[A] counterintuitive and groundbreaking exploration…Through captivating case studies, Epstein reveals the transformative power of obstacles. It’s a game-changer – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
David Epstein
David Epstein is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Sports Gene and Range. He has previously worked as a science and investigative reporter for ProPublica, and as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. David has master’s degrees in environmental science and journalism and is an avid runner. Inside the Box is his third book.
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