{"title":"Albert Read","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of Albert Read, a thoughtful author who delves into the realms of philosophy and psychology. With a unique ability to fuse insightful analysis with readable prose, Read's works invite readers to ponder the complexities of the human mind and the power of creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eThe Imagination Muscle\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of the significance and development of imagination in our lives. With each page, Read ignites curiosity, encouraging readers to understand and nurture their own creative capacities. He adeptly combines psychological insights with philosophical enquiry to present a text that is both informative and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Read's writings are perfect for anyone curious about the inner workings of the mind and the limitless potential of human imagination. Browse our collection to discover more about how his intellectually stimulating books can offer fresh perspectives and enrich your thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-imagination-muscle-by-albert-read-9780349134796","title":"The Imagination Muscle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Beautiful, moving, profoundly imaginative in itself - this book is as entertaining as it is relevant and practical' ALAIN DE BOTTON\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Anyone who has an imagination - that is, \u003ci\u003eeveryone\u003c\/i\u003e - should read this book' \u003cb\u003eEDWARD ENNINFUL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An extraordinary book - an elaborate cabinet of curiosities' \u003ci\u003eSPECTATOR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor some, the imagination is a luxury in the modern age; something which is by turns elusive, difficult to employ and better left to others. But what is it to imagine exactly? How do we go about it, and why is it so important that we imagine for ourselves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this insightful and life-affirming book, Albert Read puts the imagination back at the forefront of our lives. Not merely a nebulous concept reserved for artists and creatives, it is a \u003ci\u003emuscle\u003c\/i\u003e - an essential faculty of the mind to be trained and developed over a lifetime. It is boundless in its potential, infinitely rewarding and central to human achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning pre-historic times through to the twenty-first century, \u003ci\u003eThe Imagination Muscle\u003c\/i\u003e explores the genesis of ideas - from Thomas Edison's serial embracing of failure to Jane Jacobs' vision of how we should build cities together; from Steve Jobs' approach to office design to the Japanese concept of \u003ci\u003eMa\u003c\/i\u003e. Touching on art, music, film, literature, science, and entrepreneurship, this book examines how the imagination has evolved - in shape, power and pace - through the millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Read reveals how we can harness the imagination in our day-to-day lives and why, in the new Age of Technology, it is more pressing than ever that we do so. Discover where to find ideas, how to foster skill in observation and connection, and how to be more attentive to the fluxes of our own minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter all, as Read expertly outlines, the imagination is our supreme gift, our biggest opportunity, our greatest source of fulfilment, and our most vital asset for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000788238572,"sku":"9780349134796","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7801483482312.jpg?v=1763304911"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/albert-read.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}