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The Gift
Lewis Hyde · 1983 · 327 pages
Starting with the premise that the work of art is a gift and not a commodity, this revolutionary book ranges across anthropology, literature, economics, and psychology to show how the 'commerce of the creative spirit' functions in the lives of artists and in culture as a whole.
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Amanda Palmer
“THIS > RT @flipzagging Liked @amandapalmer's TED Talk? I recommend The Gift by Lewis Hyde - talks about commerce and art like no other book”↗
Yann Martel
“A work of nonfiction that looks at the meaning of gift-giving, of giving without seeking monetary reward in return. I read it—and wished damn money didn’t exist.”↗
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