How To Be a Graphic Designer
Without Losing Your Soul

If you hire creatives, PLEASE, for the love of GOD, read it. If you are a creative, well, just read all the reviews on Amazon! I second all of them. If you're frustrated with the industry and job market these days, you'll find peace of mind in this. LOVE IT. *BUY IT!!!* How to be a graphic designer without losing your soul addresses the concerns of young designers who want to earn a living by doing expressive and meaningful work, and who want to avoid becoming hired drones working on soulless projects.
(Description from Amazon) Designers are quick to tell us about their sources of inspiration, but they are much less willing to reveal such critical matters as how to find work, how much they charge, and what to do when a client rejects three weeks of work and refuses to pay the bill. 
Written by a designer for designers, it combines practical advice with philosophical guidance to help young professionals embark on their careers. The book also includes inspiring interviews with ten leading designers, including Rudy VanderLans (Emigre), John Warwicker (Tomato), Neville Brody (Research Studios), and Andy Cruz (House Industries). All told, How to be a graphic designer covers just about every aspect of the profession, and stands as an indispensable guide for any young designer.