"When the Island had Fish is the story of a tiny island, Vinalhaven Maine, that offers a close look at the significant history of Maine fishing particularly, but also provides a meditation on America's past and future. Vinalhaven's fishing history is in every way America's history. It's a story of habitations by native peoples and European-American settlers, their use of natural resources, their communities and kin, and their efforts to find ways to live in a harsh environment. Anyone interested in creating a viable collective future will learn from reading about the Penobscot Bay fisheries and fishermen, and about Vinalhaven's citizens' expansive knowledge of craft, husbandry, self-governance and community independence, and interdependence"-- Provided by publisher
Janna Malamud Smith Volgorde van de boeken
Janna Malamud Smith is een praktiserend psychotherapeut wiens veelgeprezen werken zich verdiepen in de complexiteit van het creatieve proces en de psychologie van kunstenaars. Door haar schrijven onderzoekt ze de obstakels, angsten en externe invloeden die de capaciteit van een kunstenaar om meesterschap te bereiken en een duurzame praktijk te cultiveren vormgeven. Haar aanpak is geworteld in haar uitgebreide ervaring als psychotherapeut, wat unieke inzichten biedt in de psychologische fundamenten van creativiteit. Smith onderzoekt hoe individuen creatieve blokkades kunnen overwinnen en navigeren door de complexiteit van het hedendaagse artistieke landschap.



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- 2013
An Absorbing Errand: How Artists and Craftsmen Make Their Way to Mastery
- 272bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
Exploring the psychological barriers to art-making, this book intertwines the lives of renowned artists with the author's experiences as a psychotherapist. Each chapter addresses a specific challenge within the creative process, revealing how understanding these obstacles can transform them into sources of artistic energy. Through the journeys of figures like Julia Child, Charlie Chaplin, Lady Gaga, and Michael Jackson, the narrative offers a philosophical and analytical perspective on the creative impulse and mastery in various art forms.
- 2013
Bernard Malamud, a prominent postwar American novelist, is celebrated for his significant contributions to literature, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Fixer" and "The Assistant," recognized by "Time Magazine" as one of the best novels of all time. With over a dozen published works, he has not only solidified his status among America's literary elite but also influenced the trajectory of the nation's literature, exploring new themes and narratives that resonate deeply with readers.