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Author Maisel, Eric, 1947-

Title A life in the arts : practical guidance and inspiration for creative and performing artists / Eric Maisel
Published New York, NY : Putnam, [1994]
©1994

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Description xxv, 244 pages ; 23 cm
Contents I. The challenges of the artistic personality: Creativity and talent -- The puzzle of personality -- Of moods and madness -- Part I exercises: The artist's personality -- II. The challenges of the work: Blocks -- The business of art -- Obscurity and stardom -- Part II exercises: The artist's work -- III. The challenges of relationships: The rewards and perils of isolation -- Social interactions and community -- Part III exercises: The artist's world
Summary Examines the unique emotional, psychological, and career challenges facing those who choose a life in the arts and offers practical advice for meeting those challenges successfully
Analysis Self-help & personal development
Notes "A Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam book."
"An expanded workbook edition of: Staying sane in the arts."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-234) and index
Subject Artists -- Psychology.
Arts -- Marketing.
Arts -- Psychological aspects.
Author Maisel, Eric, 1947- Staying sane in the arts
LC no. 93021257
ISBN 0874777666