BOOKS

Recommended books on TRIZ and Systematic Innovation to start with:

(if interested, see full list of TRIZ and TRIZ-related books available in English)
 

The Innovation Algorithm
Genrich  Altshuller
Technical Innovation Center; 312 pages, March 1999.
ISBN: 0964074044

One of the classical works of Genrich Altshuller, founder of TRIZ. It was first was published in Russian in 1972, and has become the best presentation on key TRIZ ideas and concepts since. Although the books presents the TRIZ techniques as they were originally formulated in the past, it is still the best text on the underlying TRIZ philosophy and concepts. This is an edited and adapted translation.
 
And Suddenly the Inventor Appeared: TRIZ, the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
Genrich Altshuller
Paperback 2nd edition, May 1996, Technical Innovation Center, 171 pages.
ISBN: 0964074028.
 
An excellent and easy to read book by G. Altshuller which in a very popular way explains basic principles of inventive thinking. A good book to start journey with TRIZ.
 
40 Principles: TRIZ Keys to Technical Innovation
G. Altshuller, Y. Fedoseev
Technical Innovation Center, Inc., 144 pages, Extended edition (2005)
ISBN: 0964074036.

A book presenting a collection of the basic and most popular TRIZ techniques: 40 inventive principles with explanations and examples presented in an easy to read way.
 
TRIZ Technology for Innovation
Isaak Bukhman
Cubic Creativity Company, 2012, 368 pages
ISBN-13: 978-9868563520
 
The book from a long-time TRIZ practitioner and TRIZ Master explains TRIZ and its tools with numerous illustrations.
 
Hands-on Systematic Innovation for Technology and Engineering
Darrell Mann
CREAX Press, 2002, 464 pages.
ISBN: 4-902716-00-3

A comprehensive compilation of TRIZ methods and tools with case studies embedded throughout the body of work. This book explains TRIZ with Mann’s unique view of systematic innovation. This book was is very detailed and offers many valuable tables and charts.
 
TRIZ for Engineers: Enabling Inventive Problem Solving
Karen Gadd

2011, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 504 p.
ISBN: 9780470741887

Book presents modern TRIZ tools with numerous examples of their applications based on real cases.
 

Simplified TRIZ: New Problem Solving Applications for Engineers and Manufacturing Professionals
Kalevi Rantanen and Ellen Domb
280 p, CRC Press, 2007. Second edition
ISBN: 1420062735
 
Introduction to TRIZ which offers a practical “how to” guide with basic TRIZ techniques.
 
TRIZ: The Right Solution at the Right Time: A Guide to Innovative Problem Solving
Yuri Salamatov, (Valeri Souchkov, ed.)
Insytec B.V., The Netherlands, 1999, 256 pages
ISBN 9080468010.

With 112 examples, explains TRIZ concepts in a logical way, from simple to complex. Might be found somewhat difficult to read due to a large volume of specific information from different areas. Was selected by Nikkei Business Publications as a main TRIZ textbook in Japan.   
 

Innovation on Demand: New Product Development Using TRIZ
V. Fey, V.R. and E.I. Rivin
2005: Cambridge University Press. 256 p.
ISBN 0521826209
 
This book explains how the TRIZ methodology harnesses creative principles extracted from thousands of successful patented inventions to help find more innovative solutions to design problems. Written for practicing engineers, product managers, technology managers and engineering students, it demonstrates how to use TRIZ tools.
 
Effective Innovation: The Development of Successful Engineering Technologies
Don Clausing & Victor Fey
2004, Wiley, 247 pages
ISBN: 1-86058-438-1
 
From technology strategy to concept creation and selection, the authors cover each innovation activity, taking you step-by-step through the effective methods. They provide a clear focus on robustness development and technology transfer, which leads to the commercialization activity.
 
TRIZ: Systematic Innovation in Manufacturing
Yeoh Teong San; Yeoh Tay Jin; Song Chi Li
2009, Firstfruits Sdn Bhd, 180p.
ISBN: 9838040266

The book can serve as a good learning material for basic TRIZ. It also briefly covers some more advanced tools and describes TRIZ general philosophy. The main value of the book is in numerous examples and case studies from the manufacturing area that will be interesting for TRIZ practitioners.
 
Engineering of Creativity: Introduction to TRIZ Methodology of Inventive Problem Solving
Semyon Savransky
CRC Press, 394 pages, 2000.
ISBN: 978-0849322556

This book is an attempt to comprehensively present TRIZ from a viewpoint of a scientist. Provides overview of modern TRIZ and its underlying principles. More a collection of papers than a textbook, for advanced reader.
 
Hands-on Systematic Innovation for Business and Management
By Darrell Mann
IFR Press, 2004, 539 pages.
ISBN: 1-898546-73-8

Adaptation of the previous book of the author written for technology and engineering to business and management.
 

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