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Act of Creation (Piper) (Paperback)

by Arthur Koestler (Author)
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  • Paperback: 504 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan; New Impression edition (1 May 1970)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330731165
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330731164
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 374,622 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The roots of human creativity and its relation to nature., 26 Mar 1997
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THE ACT OF CREATION has attracted a cult following since its original 1964 publication. It set the stage for much of the "New Age" literature of the following decades. Koestler draws analogies between human creativity and evolution in nature, seeing them as two different aspects of a single process. Koestler's writing is eminently readable and still highly topical three decades later.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The most authoratative text on creative processes I know., 18 Jun 1998
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The book looks at creativity from a broader perspective than what is generally portrayed in society. It looks at the creativity involved in sciences, humour and of course the arts, showing that the three types are inextricably linked, and that the creative process for genius in all areas follow incredible parallels. His theory on bisociative deductions is marvellous. One of my favourite books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A rare masterpiece connecting the dots of insightful thought, 25 Jun 1998
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A fascinating read for the person who steps back and wonders - it gives glimpses and answers through an integrated body of research and a graceful and insightful fireside chat about it all. One of my all time favourite books. I can hardly wait to read it again!
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