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Free play improvisation in life and art

This book discusses understanding and unlocking creativity through improvisation.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Nachmanovitch, Stephen (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, a member of Penguin Putnam Inc., [1990].
Subjects:	Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) Improvisation (Music)
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Summary:	This book discusses understanding and unlocking creativity through improvisation.
Physical Description:	ix, 208 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-206).
ISBN:	9780874776317 0874776317 0874775787 9780874775785
Author Notes:	Stephen Nachmanovitch performs and teaches internationally as an improvisational violinist, and at the intersections of performing and multimedia arts, philosophy, and ecology. In the 1970s he was a pioneer in free improvisation on violin, viola, and electric violin. He has presented lectures, masterclasses and workshops at many universities, and has had numerous appearances on radio, television and festivals. He is the author of two books on the creative process: Free Play and The Art of Is . He lives with his family in Virginia.