The Creative Act promises to be an inspiring look at the work of the artist and how anyone can connect with their own creativity. Bollocks. I really expected more from Rick Rubin. He’s legendary and yet there are very few anecdotes about his music producing days, there are a handful of exercises minimally described, and overall it is a boring read.
The packaging is lovely. I own a print copy. But the first few chapters were a slog. I thought listening to the audiobook might be better, given that he’s a music producer. Nope. Alas, there is no path illuminated.
I did enjoy the chapter on Habits and another on Collaboration. Aside from that, is it the bestseller nobody read? Or does it resonate with people who are not naturally creative? Did I miss something?