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More than 150 inspiredand inspiringnovelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians on how they subtly maneuver the many (selfinflicted) obstacles and (selfimposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do.Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, time is short, my strength is limited, the office is a horror, the apartment is noisy, and if a pleasant, straightforward life is not possible then one must try to wriggle through by subtle maneuvers.Kafka is one of 161 minds who describe their daily rituals to get their work done, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by selfmedicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks. Thomas Wolfe wrote standing up in the kitchen, the top of the refrigerator as his desk, dreamily fondling his male configurations.... JeanPaul Sartre chewed on Corydrane tablets (a mix of amphetamine and aspirin), ingesting ten times the recommended dose each day ... Descartes liked to linger in bed, his mind wandering in sleep through woods, gardens, and enchanted palaces where he experienced every pleasure imaginable.Here are: Anthony Trollope, who demanded of himself that each morning he write three thousand words (250 words every fifteen minutes for three hours) before going off to his job at the postal service, which he kept for thirtythree years during the writing of more than two dozen books ... Karl Marx ... Woody Allen ... Agatha Christie ... George Balanchine, who did most of his work while ironing ... Leo Tolstoy ... Charles Dickens ... Pablo Picasso ... George Gershwin, who, said his brother Ira, worked for twelve hours a day from late morning to midnight, composing at the piano in pajamas, bathrobe, and slippers....Here also are the daily rituals of Charles Darwin, Andy Warhol, John Updike, Twyla Tharp, Benjamin Franklin, William Faulkner, Jane Austen, Anne Rice, and Igor Stravinsky (he was never able to compose unless he was sure no one could hear him and, when blocked, stood on his head to clear the brain).
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Daily Rituals: How Artists Work'? A: The main theme of 'Daily Rituals: How Artists Work' is to explore the daily routines and rituals of various artists, writers, and thinkers, highlighting how they navigate obstacles to produce their creative work.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Daily Rituals: How Artists Work' is Mason Currey.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Daily Rituals: How Artists Work'? A: The book contains 278 pages.
- Q: When was 'Daily Rituals: How Artists Work' published? A: The book was published on April 23, 2013.
- Q: Is 'Daily Rituals: How Artists Work' suitable for all types of readers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for anyone interested in creativity, including artists, writers, and those curious about the routines of famous creative figures.
- Q: Can I find insights from famous personalities in this book? A: Yes, the book features insights from over 150 notable figures including Franz Kafka, Agatha Christie, and Pablo Picasso, detailing their unique daily rituals.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: The edition of 'Daily Rituals: How Artists Work' is illustrated.
- Q: Does the book include practical advice for aspiring artists? A: While it does not provide direct advice, it offers inspiration by sharing how successful artists manage their time and creativity.
- Q: What genre or category does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of 'Artists, Architects & Photographers'.