<p>‘Who becomes an elite performer in complex domains, especially those that demand both skill and creativity? This question is the subject of what is perhaps the oldest debate in the field of psychology, and one of enduring fascination to scientists, practitioners, and lay people alike. In <em>The Psychology of Creative Performance and Expertise</em>, Kathryn Friedlander synthesises findings from decades of research on this topic. This is a landmark contribution to the field of expertise – a textbook that will be as useful for undergraduate students learning about this area of research for the first time as it will be for scientists doing empirical research. <em>The Psychology of Creative Performance and Expertise</em> is a first-rate piece of scholarship. I look forward to using it in my own course on expertise and skill acquisition.’</p><p><strong>Zach Hambrick</strong>, <em>Professor at the Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, USA, and Co-Editor of </em>Journal of Expertise</p><p>‘A richly informative resource on the varieties of expertise, from the advanced skills of scientists, to the mastery of dancers, musicians, artists and writers. <em>The Psychology of Creative Performance and Expertise</em> offers an accessible and captivating exploration of the intricacies of elite performance in creative fields.’</p><p><b>William Forde Thompson</b>, <em>Professor at the Faculty of Society and Design, Bond University, Australia, and Author of </em>Music, Thought and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music <em>(2014)</em></p><p>‘This unique textbook on creative performance and expertise combines both a high-level and detailed understanding of a wide range of research on creativity performance and expertise with reader-friendly content ensuring that those new to the subject can quickly grasp key concepts and methodologies. I thoroughly recommend this for undergraduate and graduate students as well as serious researchers in the field.’ </p><p><b>Wendy Ross</b>, <i>Senior Lecturer in Psychology, London Metropolitan University, UK</i></p>