Freud for Beginners

The 'For Beginners' series has multiple authors/illustrators, and can be variable in the quality, clarity, and in-depth analysis of its subject matter. I have a few other installments in this series, such as the title 'Einstein For Beginners', 'Karl Marx For Beginners', and 'Existentialism For Beginners', and all of these have been excellent, in both text and illustrations. Therefore, the expectations bar had been set fairly high, and fortunately in reading others' reviews of various 'For Beginners' titles, I have a more realistic expectation now, and this particular title is not on a par with the aforementioned ones. It does not do justice to such a great thinker as Freud, and descends into the lurid and sensational in its explication of his theories instead of presenting them in a respectful and balanced manner. A missed opportunity on a massive scale.

This goes a bit past 'comic book' fare but doesn't deeply adrress the whole of subject's work. It will give you a good start on a more in depth study of Freud. This whole series is that way, presenting sometimes complex subjects in an easy to understand way. I bought a couple of these (Trotsky and Capitalism, I think) years ago when I was in college. They are humorous but get their point across. I think the books in the series are out of print now but often available through Amazon. Their information is factual and I still pick one up every now and then.

Top notch. I'm versed in Freud, and I find this a compelling read on its own. The pics and text cross reference each other at odd, interesting points, suggesting highly competent author-illustrator partnership. It's really fantastic. When I have kids (late-teens) in my class who poo-poo Freud because the only thing they have ever heard is the term "penis envy", I toss this book their way and encourage them to absorb what Freud's who project was before judging it on its parts. Super great, accessible, etc.

I got this book for my daughter, who had developed an interest in Freud from a high school psychology class. In her words, it's "really good!" With engaging illustrations, it covers all the basic Freudian concepts and the development of Freud's thought in a clear and comprehensive way, and also contains helpful suggestions for further reading. Don't let the "comic book" style put you off -- this volume is a serious introduction Freud's work.

This is an accessible, fun book. It is sure to please novices and experts alike. Perfect for individuals that don't know Freud from a hole in the wall or those that have studied his work immensely.

I bought this because I saw it in a museum and knew I could find it for a better price on Amazon. It is a great book, but really a one time read. Now I get to pass it on to someone else.

I was surprised to the point of mild shock as to how good this book was as a beginners introduction to Freud. I particularly enjoyed the background that led to the development of the psychoanalysis theory.

Awesome book for anyone wanting a simple breakdown of a very complex man.

Funny and to the point.Very easy to digest information!

extremely useful

happy customer

Product was what I expected to receive.

As described