Title: Free play : improvisation in life and art /
Authors: Nachmanovitch, Stephen.
Publisher: J.P. Tarcher, Inc.
Year: 1990
Subjects: Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.); Improvisation (Music)
Abstract: Understanding and unlocking creativity.
Contents: The sources -- Inspiration and time's flow -- the vehicle -- The stream -- The muse -- Mind at play -- Disappearing -- The work -- Sex and violins -- Practice -- The power of limits -- The power of mistakes -- Playing together -- Form unfolding -- Obstacles and openings -- Childhood's end -- Vicious circles -- The judging spectre -- Surrender -- Patience -- Ripening -- The fruits -- Eros and creation -- Quality -- Art for life's sake -- Hearthbreakthrough.