⭐⭐ Daily Rituals by Currey
| Full Title | Daily Rituals: How Artists Work |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mason Currey |
| Year Published | 2013 |
| Date Read | July 21, 2021 |
| Rating | 2/5 stars |
I had high hopes for this book as I had seen it recommended a few times on Hacker News. It was a disappointment. The author introduces the book by saying he originally started collecting these insights via a blog, with very short posts. Unfortunately, the book is essentially just that — there’s nothing other than a raw description, always only a few paragraphs long per artist. I was hoping for a more curated kind of approach, or even one that would weave together a few similar styles into a narrative. Not so.
I also found it disappointing that each artist was given a singular explanation of their specific working style. I don’t know anyone who’s approach has stayed the same throughout their life. Potentially this was limited by the sources the author was able to find, though.
Not recommended, maybe OK as a coffee table book you read in small chunks.