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Overview
This book is a fascinating account of a unique patient population: struggling young artists who have come to the artistic center of America to actualize their dreams but, at some point, feel defeated by the overwhelming competitiveness of this subculture. Gerald Alper, psychotherapist specializing in this heretofore unstudied group, draws upon his own artistic background to form an empathic bond with these troubled, talented individuals. He provides unusual insight into the relationship of the artist to his own creativity, his teacher, his imagined public, and his therapist.Editorials
Booknews
The author, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, draws on many years of experience with artists referred to him for treatment through a nonprofit organization in New York City which makes such referrals for artists needing affordable counseling. He describes and illustrates with case studies some of the distinctive dilemmas of this population. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
April 1, 1992
Publisher
New York : Insight Books, c1992.
Pages
243
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780306441264