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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
hopeful
slow-paced
Not particularly informative, quite repetitive. Repeats a handful of points about transcendental meditation without particularly expanding on them. Doesn't go into Lynch's work enough to shed new light on it, but doesn't go into transcendental meditation enough to tell you anything substantial about it.
It is quite interesting to see the slightly unconventional approach to layout and form the book takes, however.
It is quite interesting to see the slightly unconventional approach to layout and form the book takes, however.
Just like Lynch's films, Catching The Big Fish is a little obtuse, a little scattered, a lot corny, and utterly earnest (all meant in the most positive way possible).
I recently finished reading this book "Catching the Big Fish", a very personal account of David Lynch's approach to creativity, and the role that meditation plays in it.
I have often felt that techniques like meditation may result in the bland art, due to lack of "pain", Mr Lynch is a very good example of how this is not the case.
In the book he writes:
"Anger and depression and sorrow are beautiful things in a a story, but they're like poison for the film maker or artist. They're like a vice grip on creativity. If you're in that grip you can hardly get out of bed, much less experience the flow of creativity and ideas. You must have clarity to create. You have to be able to catch ideas."
I think this is a statement that has struck a chord with a lot of people.
I have often felt that techniques like meditation may result in the bland art, due to lack of "pain", Mr Lynch is a very good example of how this is not the case.
In the book he writes:
"Anger and depression and sorrow are beautiful things in a a story, but they're like poison for the film maker or artist. They're like a vice grip on creativity. If you're in that grip you can hardly get out of bed, much less experience the flow of creativity and ideas. You must have clarity to create. You have to be able to catch ideas."
I think this is a statement that has struck a chord with a lot of people.
Although David Lynch's twenty-year commitment to Transcendental Meditation can veer into Looney Tunes-land, it clearly works for him. His observations about creativity and collaboration are fascinating and inspiring. He strikes me as such a gentle soul, which, when one considers the nightmarish quality of many of his films, is a cool contradiction. I found this book lying on the street, which is somehow perfect. Great food for thought for the artistic soul.
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Nice, inspiring short read
I’m a David Lynch fan, I love fishing, and I enjoy meditation. That makes this the perfect book for me. However, even if one doesn’t have my particular constellation of interests, this is a great read for anyone who is creative or seeks a fresh perspective.
I’m a David Lynch fan, I love fishing, and I enjoy meditation. That makes this the perfect book for me. However, even if one doesn’t have my particular constellation of interests, this is a great read for anyone who is creative or seeks a fresh perspective.
funny
informative
fast-paced
generally pretty bonkers, David Lynch is a kook, entertaining, full of generally meaningless advice from a man who came up in the 60/70’s and doesnt remember being not famous in a meaningful way
This book was phenomenal. It’s mostly advice for creatives but I believe everyone would get something from this book. Especially Lynch fans because he gives some insight into his creative process and his relationship with different people that have worked with him. Absolutely five stars and one of the most influential and inspiring books I’ve ever read.