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The Genesis of Artistic Creativity: Asperger's Syndrome and the Arts MICHAEL FITZGERALD LONDON: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS; 2005; PB £13.95 (ISBN 1 84310 334 6)
WHAT features of Asperger's syndrome might foster artistic success? This is the question addressed by Michael Fitzgerald, who has already made significant contributions to the debate on autism and creativity. This new book from him is to be welcomed.
Here we are offered compelling insights into the association between creative genius and autism spectrum disorders - ranging from Arthur Conan Doyle's interest in cricket statistics and Ludwig van Beethoven's inappropriate proposals of marriage, to Andy Warhol's...