Werner Herzog - A Guide for the PerplexedPaul Cronin
Werner Herzog - A Guide for the Perplexed
by Paul Cronin · first published 2014
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Long, candid conversation in Herzog's own words covering his life, filmmaking and artistic drive, with many anecdotes; readers call it inspiring and a good fit for anyone interested in art or creative work.
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…Werner Herzog when asked what was wrong with psychology and self-reflection (http://www.gq.com/story/werner-herzog-profile-cave-of-forgot...). Herzog is a brilliantly creative person, and if you read "Werner Herzog - A Guide for the Perplexed: Conversations with Paul Cronin", you'll see someone who is connected to the external world so much, full of life and vigour, like the son of the author, but has deep insights into the human nature that…
on “Can a Wandering Mind Make You Neurotic?” ↗If you enjoyed this interview, I recommend you check out the book Werner Herzog: A Guide for the Perplexed (https://www.amazon.com/Werner-Herzog-Perplexed-Conversations...), which is essentially a 400-page interview transcript covering Herzog's autobiography and filmography. One of the most inspiring books…
on “Werner Herzog: ‘Film-making is always some sort of risk-taking’” ↗…similar vein, (non-fiction) books that positively influenced my outlook: - Lamott's Bird by Bird, it's reflections on how to be a writer, but the advice works on "living" and "working" in general - Werner Herzog - A Guide for the Perplexed: an updated long interview with Herzog on his life and his craft, extremely passionate. There are so many minor stories and bits of wisdom that positively influenced my outlook on humanity and the work…
on “YC's 2015 Reading List” ↗Guide for the Perplexed - Werner Herzog [0] (conversations with and edited by Paul Cronin) Great book about life and the drive of an artist. [0] most known for his cameos in Parks and Recreation, Jack Reacher, and the Mandalorian. Just kidding...sort…
on “Ask HN: Best Books of the Decade?” ↗Great to see Herzog on the list. Highly recommend "Werner Herzog, A Guide for the Perplexed", which is a great collection of musings in his own words about life and art, including various anecdotes related to both. Probably one of my favorite books in recent times.
on “The Best Things and Stuff of 2021” ↗