Description:
This book recounts a series of "case-studies" of fourteen artists ranging from William Blake to Agnes Martin. The theme of artistic "possession" is explored.
Review Quotes:
"This is an essential text for those of us fascinated by how mental illness affects the creative process. Written in plain English with deep understanding of how the mind works, it illustrates with fascinating detail how a range of mental disorders has influenced the production of many of our greatest works of art." -Sheila Kohler, Author of Becoming Jane Eyre, Dreaming For Freud, and Once We Were Sisters