The Creative Brain: The Science of Genius - Softcover

"Our leading authority on creativity reveals herself with this splendid book."--Kurt Vonnegut

"Expert analysis of the connections between extraordinary creativity, mental illness, intelligence, and the social environment... Andreasen leaves us with hope that the potential exists to enhance the creative capacity in our children and ourselves."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Andreasen writes with clarity and ease... She makes wonderful connections between the arts and the sciences."--Nature

A revolutionary analysis of the nature of genius draws on the latest neuroscientific research to propose that a genius is able to tap into the unconscious mind in ways that the normal person cannot, allowing unique creative breakthroughs, and examines the link between creativity and mental illness and ways to enhance personal creative potential. Originally published as The Creating Brain. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.