Currey, Mason
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work
- ISBN 13:
- 9780307273604
- author:
- Currey, Mason
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Knopf Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 278
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 3 x 19.2 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Cognition & Cognitive Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Daily rituals are a crucial part of a creative person's workflow. This book reveals how 161 minds, including writers, artists, and thinkers, have managed their time and routines to produce their best work. From the early morning writing sessions of a postal worker-turned-author to the caffeine-fueled productivity of a philosopher, these daily rituals offer a fascinating glimpse into the habits of some of history's most innovative minds. Some writers have developed unique systems to stay focused, such as a painter who does most of his work while ironing. Others have relied on more unconventional methods, like a philosopher who ingested large doses of medication to stimulate his mind. These stories, gathered from letters, diaries, and other sources, provide a unique insight into the creative process and the ways in which people have overcome obstacles to produce their best work. By exploring the daily rituals of these remarkable individuals, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the habits and routines that have contributed to their success.