{"product_id":"well-being-and-creative-careers-by-mark-deuze-9781835951927","title":"Well-Being and Creative Careers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe media and creative industries thrive on passion, but that passion often comes at a cost. Behind the glamour of journalism, filmmaking, games, music, advertising, and online content creation lies a growing crisis — one of burnout, anxiety, substance abuse, and exhaustion. Why do so many creative professionals report feeling both deeply fulfilled and profoundly unwell?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Deuze investigates the systemic issues that make creative work both exhilarating and unsustainable. Drawing on extensive research and in-depth interviews with media professionals, he notes the hidden downsides of doing what you love and offers a candid analysis of how workplace structures, high workloads, and perceived injustices contribute to mental and physical distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this book is not just about what's broken; it's about what can be done. Deuze provides a roadmap for rethinking the culture of creative industries and offers strategies for balancing passion with sustainability. A practical resource for media scholars and those navigating the highs and lows of a creative career, this work challenges us to imagine a healthier future for our labour of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795539513580,"sku":"9781835951927","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8e48237879314734008ca5d91ba51161.jpg?v=1757061087","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/well-being-and-creative-careers-by-mark-deuze-9781835951927","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}