In 1934; the people of Inishmaan learn that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring island to film his documentary Man of Aran. No one is more excited than Billy; an unloved and crippled boy whose chief occupation has been gazing at cows and yearning for a girl who wants no part of him. For Billy is determined to cross the sea and audition for the Yank. As news of his audacity ripples through his rumour-starved community; The Cripple of Inishmaan becomes a merciless portrayal of a world so comically cramped and mean-spirited that hope is an affront to its order. With this bleak yet uproariously funny play; Martin McDonagh fulfilled the promise of his award-winning The Beauty Queen of Leenane while confirming his place in a tradition that extends from Synge to OCasey and Brendan Behan.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great readBy Robert MorganWhat a great book! It taught me so much about what the concept of innovation actually is. The weaving together of the various cross-disciplinary threads was just fascinating to watch. Its more than obvious that Dr. Nelson loves his subject and is able to teach it to us so effectively. Also; I must say; what a terrific summertime read!! Its a great story; and so well-written. I seriously couldnt put it down! Bravo.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful book about innovation; music and StanfordBy HenningThe Sound of Innovation is wonderful book. It is carefully-researched and well written. Nelson takes a deep dive and tracks the evolution of the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics in great detail. He shows how interdisciplinarity plays a crucial role in the emergence of innovation. The book thus holds wonderful insights for readers interested in innovation. Nelson identifies which components are crucial for innovation to take place ndash; and how they interplay. As such the book also serves as a useful guideline for mangers who are interested in making their organization more innovative. If you are interested in ldquo;Stanfordrsquo;s secret saucerdquo;; here you can learn about it. I believe that managers of RD departments; administrators of research institutions and universities; as well as scholars will find the book to be very useful.Of course; the book also does not simply study any innovation. Learning about innovation in sound is different from innovation in biotech or IT. Given Stanfordrsquo;s salient role in musical innovation in the last few decades; the book also allow you to tracks the last few decades of evolution in musical innovation. When listening to my usual Spotify playlists after reading the book; I often asked myself which of what I was just heard was only possible to the innovations described in the book.Taken together; Nelson has picked a wonderful topic and examines with great care and expertise. You will wind this book very worthwhile your time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Andrew Nelsons "The Sound of Innovation" is a very enjoyable readBy Gareth LoyAndrew Nelsons fantastic book; "The Sound Of Innovation"; published this year by the MIT Press; tells the story of Stanfords CCRMA not just from an historical perspective (though that is very valuable) but importantly; from the perspective of its history of innovation: how the musical and technological insights and research conducted there wove together with the practical realities of patents; business; and legal contracts at the intersection of Big Academia and Big Business. As someone who lived through a portion of the history Andrew covers; and I can say that his telling is pitch-perfect. He does not gloss over the difficulties; uncertainties; and tensions that dogged the whole enterprise; which makes the ultimate success of CCRMA that much more palpable. Highly recommended.