A review by alexanderp
The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech by William Deresiewicz

informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.25

A pretty solid overview of the current state of artists amidst our culture, economy, and society. There isn't a lot that Deresiewicz can sugar coat and while I might disagree with some of his presumptions (I understand him to be a realist) - I can't help but admire his willingness to objectively look at the trends and give us the truth.

I did feel like the middle of the book dragged with all of the somewhat brief testimonies from various artists across the mediums, but otherwise, the beginning and ending were the strongest parts. A must-read for any artist who dreams of "making it."