«Failure, uncertainty, risk and imperfection are the topics that Hamilton and Pearson bring together, in a constellation of essays, interviews, music analysis and reflections by creative artists and writers. They show that if we embrace imperfection, we are celebrating the essence of human creativity. This book offers us solace that art will survive for as long as humans do.»

Tania Caroline Chen, soundartist on piano, astro-electronics and ambient objects

«This lively collection of essays and interviews offers a fresh and vital addition to studies of creativity. The volume gives practitioners the space for insightful, probing, analytic and honest reflections on their practice. Strongly recommended as a model for further explorations into creativity, as well as for the rich and engaging provocations it contains.»

Philip Thomas, Professor of Performance, Huddersfield University

«This book addresses very clearly some of the central artistic and musical questions that have defined my working life. The contributors help me ponder the issues of imperfection vs. perfection anew.»

Gavin Bryars, composer