| Uncommon Genius: How Great Ideas Are Born Contributor(s): Shekerjian, Denise (Author) |
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ISBN: 0140109862 ISBN-13: 9780140109863 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1991 Annotation: In the tradition of The Creative Process, here is an absorbing look at creativity sure to be a perennial seller. Everyone from the budding entrepreneur to the weekend writer is looking for a great idea. But where do they come from? Denise Shekerjian interviewed 40 winners of the coveted MacArthur Foundation Fellowships--the "genius awards"--to uncover how they work and how they sneak up on great ideas. And Denise demonstrates how individuals can harness the creative spark in their own lives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Creative Ability - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition - Self-help | Creativity |
| Dewey: 153.35 |
| LCCN: 90043620 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.05" W x 7.78" (0.48 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drawing on interviews with 40 winners of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship--the so-called genius awards--the insightful study throws fresh light on the creative process. |