An exploration both artistic and scientific, Jonah Lehrer's new book "Imagine: How Creativity Works" tells us why a walk can lead to a big idea and how brainstorming dulls imagination.
E-readers work dandy for straight stories, but some books demand the traditional treatment: lush photos, glossy pages, and a heft that commands considered travel.
Rick Smolan, the former National Geographic and Time magazine photographer who makes great coffee table books like "Day in the Life of America, " invites us into his home to discuss photography and his latest projects.