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Author Nachmanovitch, Stephen.

Title Free play : improvisation in life and art / Stephen Nachmanovitch
Published New York : Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, [1990]
©1990

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 MELB  153.35 Nac/Fpl  AVAILABLE
Description ix, 208 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Contents Prologue: A new flute -- Introduction -- 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 ; Heartbreakthrough
Notes "A Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam book."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-206)
Subject Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Improvisation (Music)
ISBN 0874776317