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Title: The Creators
Subtitle: A History of Heroes of the Imagination
Author: Daniel J. Boorstin
Narrator: Michael Jackson
Format: Abridged
Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-15-02
Publisher: The Publishing Mills
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
In this engrossing book, Boorstin examines what people have added to the world: painting, sculpture, architecture, theology, philosophy, history, poetry, drama, literature, dance, music, and film.
In a narrative brimming with lively biographical sketches and illuminating anecdotes, Boorstin captures the remarkable history of artistic achievement in the West.
Here is a truly epic story, told with all the excitement, appreciation, and authority Boorstin brought to The Discoverers.
Critic Reviews:
"An enormously stimulating volume, an epic work of immeasurable riches...this eloquent, remarkable synthesis sets the framework of humanity's advance from darkness and ignorance." (Publishers Weekly)
"A remarkable achievement and a pleasure...an engrossing introduction to many of the greatest glories of the imagination and the intellect." (The New York Times)
Members Reviews:
abridge too far
I was disappointed in this title. I'd heard very good things about the book, so I suspect the real problem is with the recording being abridged. What's there is good, but it jumps from topic to topic somewhat randomly and doesn't go into anything with any depth. It has scared me off from purchasing The Discoverers as an audiobook; I'll probably try the print version instead.
No one should miss this book...
This book was recommended to me by a friend. It is one of the most interesting books of the history of ALL the creators. Most of it was new knowledge and told like a storyteller, which kept my attention all the time. I have relistened to parts of it, so that I can memorize this important information.
Full version would have been better!
It is a good book and is nicely written however, because the audio book is abridged, you lose a lot of the meaning compared to the actual book, of which I have both. It is nice, but if you actually want the entire message and less chaos, save you money and buy the actual written version.
Strange but beautiful
Would you consider the audio edition of The Creators to be better than the print version?
Toss up.
What other book might you compare The Creators to and why?
Coming of Age in the Milky Way : Timothy Ferris. Avail on Audible. Endearing portraits of the oddballs who just have to create and explore.
What about Michael Jacksons performance did you like?
Conversational tone, as if recounting old stories and characters. His delivery and the editing are herky jerky: this takes some getting used to be I've grown found of it, as it heightens the randomness and connectivity of creation.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Willingness to take both spirituality and religious figures seriously.
Any additional comments?
Great for listeners like me, who use non fiction audio as bedtime stories, and who draw inspiration from the details and influences in the great lives.
The Creators
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Boorstin is a brilliant, brilliant scholar. The audible version, however, did not quite have the some dynamism as reading the actual book.
Could you see The Creators being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
Maybe a PBS series.
Any additional comments?
Thank you for making this available.
