The Expressive Artistry Book Review Contemplates Mind's Eye
If you’re looking for a good read and are into
techno-thrillers, you might consider The New York Times best seller Mind’s Eye by Douglas E. Richards. Set
primarily on the west coast, the lead character wakes up in a dumpster covered with blood and with no memory
of who he is or the events which have led him to that point. However, in short
order, although he doesn’t know why, a series of assassins attempt to kill him.
Despite his memory loss, he learns that he can read minds of
people within his vicinity. This ability enables him to resourcefully evade his
would-be killers. He later discovers his name is Nick Hall and that neural
implants have been embedded in his brain. These experimental implants allow him to
effortlessly surf the Internet.
Along the way, he befriends a young woman named Megan Emerson
who becomes an accomplice and sidekick. Together, while evading the bad guys, Nick
and Megan discover the lengths that some individuals will go to commit crimes
against humanity for the sake of advancing technology or their political ideology.
At times the dialogue suffers from extended debates about
the pros and cons of widespread mindreading and mental web surfing and their
potential impact on society. The upside of this is Richard proves adept at breaking
down these technological considerations so that the reader can fully follow and digest their
implications.
All of the life and death predicaments which our
protagonists Nick Hall faces, while always interesting, are too conveniently resolved by
relying on deux ex machina plot conventions. However, for its page-turning suspense,
entertaining and charismatic characters, and plot twists Mind’s Eye is a thrilling rollercoaster ride worth the admission. Douglas
E. Richards is an exciting new voice in science fiction.
About the Reviewer
Brian K. Hemphill is an author, artist, blogger, teacher, and public speaker. He has explored a number of artistic disciplines, including fiction and poetry writing, visual art, drama, dance, and music. He now offers consultations, one-one-one coaching sessions, workshop presentations, and book talks about the factors that foster artistic creativity and expressiveness. His book is entitled The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic. Hemphill lives in the New York metropolitan area.
About the Book
The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic is an all-artist guide which identifies the nine root elements common to all artistic fields and explains their significance in creating expressive art. This book is for adult and young adult performers, writers, and visual artists. The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry uses hundreds of relevant examples, citations, and quotations from prominent art professionals, philosophers, scientists, past and present, to support over 40 chapters. Through warm and insightful narrative, Hemphill offers advice from painters, sculptors, dancers, choreographers, actors, film directors, musicians, teachers, psychologists, scientists, philosophers, and critics, writing on all forms of art, including visual arts, literary arts, dramatic arts, musical arts, dance arts, and hybrid art forms. For advanced artists, critics, and teachers looking to understand artistic depth and nuance, The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry presents 36 additional elements branching from the nine root elements and suggests other avenues for artistic investigation and development. Although mainly written for the artist and arts professional, the non-artist who has a general love for art will also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of art.
Book Ordering
Hardcover, softcover, and e-book editions of The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry are available at http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/, and other booksellers. Autographed copies of the book can be ordered through the author's website at http://www.elementsofartistry.net/.
Discount Book Orders
Art associations or other groups ordering 10 or more copies can receive a 15% discount code by emailing bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net.
Booksellers' Note
This title is listed as returnable in Ingram’s and Baker & Taylor’s Title Database. Email bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net regarding setting up book signings.
Book Information
Title: The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic
Publisher: iUniverse Publishing
Publication Date: September 2011
Number of pages: 600
ISBN FORMAT PRICE
9780595483013 - 6x9 Perfect Bound Softcover - $33.95
9780595603893 - E-Book - $9.99
9781462005840 - 6x9 Dust Jacket Hardcover - $43.95
Brian K. Hemphill is an author, artist, blogger, teacher, and public speaker. He has explored a number of artistic disciplines, including fiction and poetry writing, visual art, drama, dance, and music. He now offers consultations, one-one-one coaching sessions, workshop presentations, and book talks about the factors that foster artistic creativity and expressiveness. His book is entitled The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic. Hemphill lives in the New York metropolitan area.
About the Book
The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic is an all-artist guide which identifies the nine root elements common to all artistic fields and explains their significance in creating expressive art. This book is for adult and young adult performers, writers, and visual artists. The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry uses hundreds of relevant examples, citations, and quotations from prominent art professionals, philosophers, scientists, past and present, to support over 40 chapters. Through warm and insightful narrative, Hemphill offers advice from painters, sculptors, dancers, choreographers, actors, film directors, musicians, teachers, psychologists, scientists, philosophers, and critics, writing on all forms of art, including visual arts, literary arts, dramatic arts, musical arts, dance arts, and hybrid art forms. For advanced artists, critics, and teachers looking to understand artistic depth and nuance, The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry presents 36 additional elements branching from the nine root elements and suggests other avenues for artistic investigation and development. Although mainly written for the artist and arts professional, the non-artist who has a general love for art will also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of art.
Book Ordering
Hardcover, softcover, and e-book editions of The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry are available at http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/, and other booksellers. Autographed copies of the book can be ordered through the author's website at http://www.elementsofartistry.net/.
Discount Book Orders
Art associations or other groups ordering 10 or more copies can receive a 15% discount code by emailing bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net.
Booksellers' Note
This title is listed as returnable in Ingram’s and Baker & Taylor’s Title Database. Email bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net regarding setting up book signings.
Book Information
Title: The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic
Publisher: iUniverse Publishing
Publication Date: September 2011
Number of pages: 600
ISBN FORMAT PRICE
9780595483013 - 6x9 Perfect Bound Softcover - $33.95
9780595603893 - E-Book - $9.99
9781462005840 - 6x9 Dust Jacket Hardcover - $43.95
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