“Journalist Montero delivers an insightful study of the link between creative genius and mental instability... The author discusses how creators use art as an essential evolutionary mechanism for survival and a means to relate to an often-chaotic world. Skillfully translated by Ford, the prose is candid and meticulously researched... This unique and compelling blend of memoir, psychology, and criticism offers profound insights into the artistic temperament; an excellent addition to larger nonfiction collections.”
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