phronk's review against another edition
5.0
Lynch is probably my favourite filmmaker, but I avoided this book for a long time because of the meditation bullshit. And make no mistake, there is a lot of bullshit, but it’s such wholesome bullshit coming from Lynch, and the majority of this book is actually not about meditation. He wanders through general life advice for creative people, anecdotes about his films, and an interview with two of the Beatles for some reason. I read a few short chapters at a time, and always felt happier and more creative afterward. I can see myself picking up this book and reading a random chapter whenever I need a little pick-me-up.
I don’t think paying a guru to teach you transcendental meditation is the one true path to creativity and world peace, but David Lynch has found something that works for him. I loved reading about these little insights into the brain behind some of the most fascinating movies on the planet.
I don’t think paying a guru to teach you transcendental meditation is the one true path to creativity and world peace, but David Lynch has found something that works for him. I loved reading about these little insights into the brain behind some of the most fascinating movies on the planet.
thebeardedpoet's review against another edition
4.0
Lynch advises the idea is everything. Stick to the original idea as your reference point and everything will flow. Keep asking along the way, "Does this feel like the original idea?" If it does, you are on the right track.
He encourages the artist to trust in the unified field. If everything is actually unified, no need to worry about how disparate elements relate to each other. Eventually the key will appear that connects everything to the whole. In other words, do not sweat it if you have fragments. They will come together as a whole if you keep collecting fragments and keep consulting the feel of the original idea.
His testimony about meditation intrigues me. The meditation itself does not produce ideas, but it enhances your state of being, brings happiness, to such a degree that the ideas are able to flow. Being angry or stressed is deadly for ideas.
He encourages the artist to trust in the unified field. If everything is actually unified, no need to worry about how disparate elements relate to each other. Eventually the key will appear that connects everything to the whole. In other words, do not sweat it if you have fragments. They will come together as a whole if you keep collecting fragments and keep consulting the feel of the original idea.
His testimony about meditation intrigues me. The meditation itself does not produce ideas, but it enhances your state of being, brings happiness, to such a degree that the ideas are able to flow. Being angry or stressed is deadly for ideas.
hynox's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
sekerez's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful little book for artists, aspiring meditators, and David Lynch fans.
Insightful? Check.
Funny? Check.
Convinced me that any conversation about anything meaningful with David Lynch would ultimately leave me underwhelmed, shunning any chance of me being starstruck by the guy? Check.
But that is only in line with Lynch's praise of the unknown and the ineffable.
Insightful? Check.
Funny? Check.
Convinced me that any conversation about anything meaningful with David Lynch would ultimately leave me underwhelmed, shunning any chance of me being starstruck by the guy? Check.
But that is only in line with Lynch's praise of the unknown and the ineffable.
cinema_dave's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
elektranewman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
jacob_block's review against another edition
"Wood is one of the greatest materials to work with."