{"product_id":"9781637480175","title":"The Synesthesia Experience","description":"Author: Maureen Seaberg\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781637480175\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Red Wheel\/Weiser\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jan 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Explores a dimension of synesthesia long encountered in reports of synesthetes: its relation to mystical and artistic vision . . . fascinating accounts.\u0026amp;#x27; - Patricia Lynne Duffy, author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlue Cats and Chartreuse Kittens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA violinist sees a scarlet form when he plays a certain note; a rock star sees waves of blue and green as he composes a ballad; an actress tastes cake when she utters the word \u0026amp;#x27;table\u0026amp;#x27;. Described by some as a superpowerthis mingling of the senses is called \u0026amp;#x27;synesthesia\u0026amp;#x27;, and the people who possess this amazing gift are called \u0026amp;#x27;synesthetes\u0026amp;#x27;.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a journalist turns her lens on a mystery happening in her own life? Maureen Seaberg did just that and lived for a year exploring her synesthesia. The wondrous brain trait is often described as blended senses, but for Maureen, synesthesia is not an idle \u0026amp;#x27;brain tick\u0026amp;#x27; that can be explained away by science (although it does offer some important clues). It is a uniqueability to tap into and reveal a greater creative universe and even the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin her as she visits top neuroscientists, rock stars, violinists, other synesthetes, philosophers, savants, quantum physicists, and even Tibetan lamas in her journey toward the truth.Famous synesthetesand experts interviewed in the book include:Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman, Pharrell Williams, Dr. Dean Radin, Dr. Amit Goswami, and Dylan Lauren.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition replaced the previous edition titled\u003ci\u003eTasting the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e (9781601631596).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833185652894,"sku":"ADS-9781637480175","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781637480175.jpg?v=1778651454","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781637480175","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}