The Work of Art

by Adam Moss · 2024

From former New York magazine editor Adam Moss, *The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing* is a guided tour inside the artist’s mind. Moss weaves together conversations with a roster of celebrated creators—writers, painters, musicians, filmmakers, designers and more—alongside their journal entries, napkin sketches and doodles. The book traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs and other works, breaking down the tortuous paths, crises, breakthroughs and decisions that lead to great art. It offers readers an intimate look at the creative process across disciplines.