The Artists' Psychiatric Factory

by Howard Kreps

Overview

In the early 1990s, Martin Gold, a New York City psychiatrist, and sometime theater actor, reinvents his medical practice for those he classifies as artists; the result is The Artists' Psychiatric Factory. As Martin counsels his diverse and talented patients, he hopes to keep them directed toward their artistic pursuits as well as help them come to grips with the psychiatric issues that hinder their lives.

Dr. Gold faces intense financial difficulties but he forges on, driven by his ultimate goal to be a patron of the arts. Other arts-related endeavors emerge, and he opens the Artists' Casting Factory and a gallery. Along the way readers will empathize with characters portrayed in fascinating therapy sessions and captivating out-of-the-office experiences.

With all the good and positive work, certain troubling incidents call into question the doctor's behavior, and this well-crafted story takes a turn in another direction. Even though Martin's three 'factories' are helping many New York City artists, and he is considered a patron of the arts, Martin Gold must make a decision that will change his life forever.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940044283978
Publisher:	Howard Kreps
Publication date:	01/27/2013
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	508 KB

About the Author

The Artists' Psychiatric Factory is the first novel published by author Howard Kreps. Over a long writing career, he has written short stories, film scripts, plays, poems, and a memoir. To financially support his love of the written word, Howard worked as an accountant, flower salesman, film production assistant, sailboat charter captain, credit bureau manager, NGO environmental campaigner, and health insurance agent. His varied background offered insights into life which few people have experienced. Recognizing the extreme challenge of the creative process and, like many observers, fascinated by the interesting and eccentric lives of many of those who create artistically, Howard Kreps was inspired to write the unique and entertaining story of a handful of artists living in New York City in the 1990s.