{"product_id":"be-extraordinary","title":"Be Extraordinary: Philosophical Advice for Photographic and Other Artists","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAn inspiring, educational, and practical book about philosophy and art, and finding a personally meaningful life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBe Extraordinary: Philosophical Advice for Photographic and Other Artists\u003c\/em\u003e, Guy shares his knowledge of philosophy and art, then offers advice on how to implement it into your own work. In the first part, “Foundations,” Guy lays out a conceptual framework for the book with short essays about philosophy and art. In the second part, “Practical Advice,” he offers a series of brief essays aiming to enable and empower you to apply the foundational philosophies to your own life and work. Together, the two parts demonstrate how Guy has carefully fashioned his own perspective on philosophy, art, and life, and offer you a set of tools for finding your own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeacher, philosopher, and author Guy Tal has written several best-selling books on photography, creativity, and expression. While it would be understandable to label Guy a “photographer,” it is more accurate to call him a philosopher and artist who has forged a creative life on his own terms: a life shaped by his love of nature, his interest in science and philosophy, his individualistic temperament, and his desire to create art that is expressive and significant in the ways most meaningful to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a how-to book of techniques and tips. The goal of the book is to make you think, to pose hard questions, to challenge you to question common beliefs and attitudes, to nudge you out of your comfort zone, and to help you find the courage to become who you—and only you—are. And in so doing, to create a life and art that is meaningful in the deepest ways that life and art can be meaningful, which is to say: meaningful to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTable Of Contents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOUNDATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I: Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe (Current) Problems of Philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoicism and Existentialism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDening Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotography and Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome a Philosopher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePRACTICAL ADVICE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART II: Become Who You Are\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow Thyself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome a More Complex Person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome a More Interested Person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Daring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain Your Brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRank Your Motivations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Good Habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet Priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont Be Boring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Creatively Promiscuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART III: Live as You Are\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemento Mori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmor Fati\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience First\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet Vague Goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont Be Lazy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe in The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the Cave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake Wise Choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeware of Expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace Failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Vigilant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont Plan Too Much\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREST Often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersevere the Dismal Moods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART IV: Express Who You Are\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate for Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind Your Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork to Live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake, Dont Take\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a Journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate Your Workspace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Reverent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Part of The Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Dignied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Serious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe an Adventurer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDare to Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegret the Right Thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind, Dont Seek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont Tilt at Windmills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont Get Overwhelmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont Get Too Comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Extraordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guy Tal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublish Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky Nook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9 x 0.3 x 8.8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9798888142042\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn The Box:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe Extraordinary: Philosophical Advice for Photographic and Other Artists\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43113140355117,"sku":"16484","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0397\/6167\/4285\/files\/16484_9798888142042_01_Hero.png?v=1731096363","url":"https:\/\/glozerscamera.shop\/products\/be-extraordinary","provider":"Glazer's Camera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}