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Creators - by Paul Johnson (Paperback)
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Paul Johnson's book, Creators, is an entertaining and insightful exploration of the creative genius of a series of geniuses. Johnson's style is erudite yet highly accessible, and his remarkably broad background in literature, history and the fine arts qualifies him like few others to attack such a grandly sweeping topic. The essays on Durer, Tiffany and Balenciaga are particularly good, and the penultimate chapter compares Picasso and Walt Disney, disarmingly funny and apt. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the act of creativity.
Creators is a splendidly idiosyncratic book, brooking no compromise and bristling with opinions.
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Paul Johnson's book, Creators, is an entertaining and insightful exploration of the creative genius of a series of geniuses. Johnson's style is erudite yet highly accessible, and his remarkably broad background in literature, history and the fine arts qualifies him like few others to attack such a grandly sweeping topic. The essays on Durer, Tiffany and Balenciaga are particularly good, and the penultimate chapter compares Picasso and Walt Disney, disarmingly funny and apt. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the act of creativity.
Pros
- Insightful and informative
- Well-researched
- Includes lesser-known creators
- Accessible writing style
- Includes interviews with creators
Cons
- Lacks scientific/engineering information
- Some chapters may be repetitive
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Description
Creators is a splendidly idiosyncratic book, brooking no compromise and bristling with opinions.
Specifications
Age Range | Adult |
Publisher | Harper Perennial |
Format | Paperback |
Number Of Pages | 336 |
Series | P.s. |
Genre | Biography + Autobiography |