# Crazy Creative Ritual Collections 'Recipes for Good Luck' Illustrates the Odd Habits of Creatives By Joey Haar | Published 2018-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipes-for-good-luck References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90166406/the-strange-rituals-of-historys-most-creative-minds?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Recipes-Good-Luck-Superstitions-Extraordinary/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) It takes a zany mind to be creative, and 'Recipes for Good Luck' by Ellen Weinstein is a [book of illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge) that highlights the quirks and peccadilloes of some of the most [creative minds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-creative-styles) known to humanity. The book features short descriptions of the odd habits and superstitions practiced by people in all fields to help foster their creativity, and it couples those with [collage-style images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius) of the various practices in question. Creative superstition can be an odd thing, and the behaviors are often wholly unique to the person who practices them. Charles Dickens always carried a compass with him to bed, and he would make sure to sleep facing north, as he believed that that would help him rise with a clear mind. A more modern example is Thom Yorke of Radiohead, who's developed the habit of doing a headstand before every performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Superstition:** The rise of creative superstition and the need for quirky habits to inspire creativity. - **Quirky Rituals:** The trend of professionals engaging in unique personal rituals to boost creativity. - **Holistic Creativity:** The trend of incorporating non-traditional practices into the creative process to enhance productivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can leverage the trend of unique rituals and superstitions to create engaging and inspiring content. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can use the trend of quirky rituals and habits to showcase the personality and unique qualities of artists and performers. - **Creative Industries:** The trend of incorporating holistic practices can transform how creative industries approach the development of products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Daily Ritual Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routines-collection.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [Historical Humankind Coffee Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book.md) - [Curated Book Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf.md)