The Creative Act: A Way of Being

A Way of Being

406 pages

English language

Published Nov. 26, 2023 by Penguin Publishing Group, Penguin Press.

ISBN:
978-0-593-65288-6
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4 stars (12 reviews)

From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us.

"A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne Lamott

“I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick Rubin

Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they …

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A beginners guide to being an artist

3 stars

A lot of good points are made in this, but there are also an equal amount of meandering truisms, making it difficult to wholeheartedly recommend. Especially if you’re not a beginner.

If you like this book, continue on with Barthes, Albers, Benjamin, Berger, etc. to get to the meat of the themes touched on in this book.

LOVED IT.

5 stars

Here's the thing about this book. It's not meant to be an academic or scientific exploration of the creative process. It's very much a series of reflections and creative lessons from one of the most dynamic creators alive today. It's got tons of little gems - I read it with a highlighter - and I intend to re-read it. Probably multiple times. It's the kind of book you can pick up and leaf through and find some bits of wisdom that will boost your own perspective on creativity and possibly inspire. Some of it will be useful, some will not - and Rubin acknowledges this.

I really enjoyed it.

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