The Art of Creative Thinking: 89 Ways to See Things Differently Paperback – March 15, 2016 by Rod Judkins (Author)
Get ready to get inspired
In short and engaging entries, this deceptively simple volume presents examples of creative thinkers from the worlds of writing, music, architecture, painting, technology, and more, shedding light on their process, and showing how each of us can learn from them to improve our lives and our work.
Subjects range from the grueling practice schedule of the Beatles and the relentless revisions of Tolkien, Sondheim, and Picasso to the surprisingly slapdash creation of The Simpsons. You’ll learn about the most successful class in history (in which every student won a Nobel Prize), how frozen peas were invented, why J.K. Rowling likes to write in cafes, and how 95 percent of Apocalypse Now ended up on the cutting-room floor. Takeaways include:
– Doubt everything all the time.
– Plan to have more accidents.
– Be mature enough to be childish.
– Contradict yourself more often.
– Be practically useless.
– If it ain’t broke, break it.
– Surprise yourself.
– Look forward to disappointment.
– Be as incompetent as possible.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This is a must-read for aspiring artists and creatives everywhere. Mumsnet –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
About the Author
ROD JUDKINS is a lecturer at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art, one of the world’s preeminent art schools. He has lectured widely on the subject of creativity at universities around the world, as well as to major corporations. He blogs at Psychology Today.
Product Details
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: TarcherPerigee (March 15, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399176837
ISBN-13: 978-0399176838
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.4 x 7.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Understanding Creativity
By Patrick on October 16, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
A well researched and composed literary review of how creativity can and does happen. The e-book (Kindle) s presented in an optional engaging non-linear mode, where the reader is presented with interactive options at the end of each “learning-bite sized” chapter.
A refreshing debunking of how creativity sometimes happens and a must read for all creative people and aspiring creative activists.