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The Art of Creative Thinking

89 Ways to See Things Differently

by Rod Judkins
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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.

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  • Release date

    March 15, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9780698410770
      • File size: 1165 KB

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      • ISBN: 9780698410770
      • File size: 1165 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      February 1, 2016

      Art school inspired Judkins (creative thinking, Central Saint Martins Coll. of Art, UK; Change Your Mind) to explore the strengths of the creative mind-set that taught him to take risks, navigate mistakes, and accept the freedom and challenges of new ideas and lifelong learning. The explorations in this book are brief forays into the lives and innovations of both contemporary and historical figures. From disciplines such as science, medicine, business, and technology, to film, fashion, literature, art, and music, a wide range of contributions are glimpsed through the lens of creative habits of mind and practice that help the reader reframe daily experience, suggesting fresh contexts for thinking about familiar things. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin while experimenting with bacterial cultures to make watercolor paintings. There are no rules for invention, and Judkins suggests a surprising array of environments that led to artistic achievements throughout history. VERDICT This accessible and inspiring book of vignettes is not intended to be read sequentially, nor to provide substantial historical or biographical detail. However, the author's practical encouragement and problem-solving wisdom will engage readers who want to break out of stale habits of mind and work to find creative moments at every opportunity.--Bernadette McGrath, Vancouver P.L.

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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