{"product_id":"genius-and-disaster-jeannette-marks-9781436675727","title":"Genius And Disaster: Studies In Drugs And Genius","description":"\"\"Genius and Disaster: Studies in Drugs and Genius\"\" by Jeannette Marks is a book that explores the relationship between drugs and creativity. The author delves into the lives of famous artists, writers, and musicians who have used drugs in their creative process. From the opium addiction of Samuel Taylor Coleridge to the LSD experimentation of the Beatles, Marks examines the impact of drugs on the creative mind.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol. Marks examines the effects of these drugs on the brain and how they can enhance or hinder creativity. She also explores the dark side of drug use, including addiction and mental illness.Throughout the book, Marks presents a balanced view of drug use and creativity. She acknowledges the benefits of drugs in artistic expression but also warns of the dangers of addiction and overdose. The book is well-researched and includes quotes and anecdotes from famous artists who have used drugs.\"\"Genius and Disaster: Studies in Drugs and Genius\"\" is a thought-provoking book that will appeal to anyone interested in the relationship between drugs and creativity. It offers a unique perspective on the creative process and the role that drugs can play in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeannette Marks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1436675723\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781436675727\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/13\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Jeannette Marks","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48995546235135,"sku":"9781436675727","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/genius-and-disaster-jeannette-marks-9781436675727","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}