Your Brain on Art & The Brain: The Story of You 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set
Your Brain on Art
The Brain: The Story of You

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Hardcover and Paperback)
Publisher: Random House; Canongate Books

Overview
This two-book collection pairs two acclaimed explorations of the human mind. Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross is a New York Times bestseller revealing how creative activities like painting, music, and dance can lower stress and support long-term brain health. The Brain: The Story of You by neuroscientist David Eagleman takes readers on a vivid tour of perception, identity, and decision-making. Together, these titles offer a compelling, science-backed look at how art shapes the brain and how the brain shapes who we are, making this set a thoughtful choice for curious adult readers, students, and anyone drawn to popular neuroscience.

About the Books
Your Brain on Art draws on neuroscience and hundreds of studies to show that engaging with the arts is a measurable driver of health and well-being, not simply a leisure activity. Susan Magsamen, founder of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins, and design executive Ivy Ross blend research with real-world case studies covering painting, dance, architecture, and expressive writing. The book has been recognized as a New York Times bestseller and named a Bloomberg Best Book of the Year. The Brain: The Story of You, by Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman, companion book to his Emmy-nominated PBS/BBC television series, translates complex brain science into accessible, story-driven chapters. Eagleman explores how the brain constructs reality, forms identity, and navigates decisions, using vivid examples from extreme sports to criminal justice. Originally published by Canongate Books, the paperback offers a concise primer for readers new to neuroscience. Read together, these two books create a natural progression: first understanding why creative engagement matters for the brain, then exploring how the brain builds our sense of self. Both authors write with clarity and warmth, avoiding dense jargon in favor of relatable analogies, making this pairing approachable for readers curious about neuroscience without a science background. It's an excellent set for personal growth, classroom discussion, or simply satisfying a love of big ideas.

Key Benefits

• Pairs two acclaimed, research-backed books on creativity and the brain in one convenient set
• Includes a verified New York Times bestseller, Your Brain on Art
• Written by leading experts: a Johns Hopkins neuroscientist, a design executive, and a Stanford neuroscientist
• Accessible, jargon-free science writing suitable for general adult readers
• Great gift for curious minds, students, teachers, and lifelong learners
• Combines a hardcover and paperback for flexible reading anywhere

Book-by-Book Guide
Your Brain on Art — Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross reveal how creative activities can lower stress, sharpen thinking, and support lasting well-being.
The Brain: The Story of You — David Eagleman guides readers through the neuroscience of perception, memory, and identity with vivid, real-world storytelling.

About the Authors
Susan Magsamen is a neuroscientist and founder of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University, where she studies the connection between the arts and human health. Ivy Ross is an award-winning design executive known for her work leading hardware design at Google. Together they co-authored Your Brain on Art. David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University, an internationally bestselling author, and a Guggenheim Fellow who wrote and presented the PBS/BBC series The Brain, exploring the science of what it means to be human.

Why You'll Love This Set
This pairing turns big neuroscience ideas into everyday inspiration—perfect as a thoughtful holiday gift, a graduation present, or a stocking stuffer for the curious reader in your life. Whether you're building a home library or looking for engaging book club picks, these two brain-science bestsellers deliver depth without the jargon.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.