Bomb Culture
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Out of print for fifty years, Jeff Nuttall's legendary exploration of radical 1960s art, music, and protest movements.
Jeff Nuttall Libri
Jeff Nuttall si distingue come un genio singolare e poliedrico, i cui talenti spaziano nell'arte performativa, nella poesia, nella musica e nell'esplorazione teorica. Il suo lavoro è profondamente radicato nel ricco tessuto delle arti europee del XX secolo, offrendo un netto contrasto con le tendenze culturali contemporanee. In un'epoca spesso caratterizzata da superficialità e ripetitività, le creazioni di Nuttall sono una vibrante celebrazione di valori duraturi. Il suo approccio distintivo e le sue esuberanti abilità promettono un incontro tonificante e gioioso con l'arte.
Nuttall's fiction defies conventional narrative structures, aiming to immerse readers in original, provocative experiences that range from the visceral to the intellectual. His work explores themes of biological intimacy and the physicality of human existence, capturing the complexities of the body through rich, sensory detail. This anthology compiles five of his novels from 1975 to 1994, showcasing his unapologetic approach to storytelling that blends high art with raw humor, challenging the limits of language and traditional narrative forms.
The book offers a vivid portrayal of Frank Randle, a comedic figure renowned for his humor. Through interviews with Randle's friends, colleagues, and family, the author embarks on a personal journey to uncover the essence of Randle's character and the impact he had on those around him. This exploration not only highlights Randle's comedic genius but also reflects the author's quest for understanding a complex individual.
This study provides an engaging overview and clear analysis of the fiction, non-fiction and drama of African-American writer James Baldwin (1924-1987). it also explores the important but less well known themes and texts including the use of the blues, masculinity, race and sexuality.
La Caixa Collection: Maria Fusco
- 96pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
The second of four special publications to accompany a year-long display of works from Barcelona's `la Caixa' Collection at Whitechapel Gallery, selected by and featuring newly-commissioned fictional works by some of the most original English and Spanish-language writers working today.