The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World

The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World

A modern classic cherished by many of the greatest artists of our time, The GiftÂ is a brilliant, life-changing defense of the value of creative labor. Drawing on examples from folklore and literature, history and tribal customs, economics and modern copyright law, Lewis Hyde demonstrates how our societyâ€”governed by the marketplaceâ€”is poorly equipped to determine the worth of artistsâ€™ work. He shows us that another way is possible: the alternative economy of the gift, which allows creations and ideas to circulate freely, rather than hoarding them as commodities. Illuminating and transformative, The Gift is a triumph of originality and insightâ€”an essential book for anyone who has ever given or received a work of art.
Country USA
Brand Vintage
Manufacturer Vintage
Binding Paperback
Color White
ReleaseDate 2019-09-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781984897787

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