Born in Flames

Born in Flames Termite Dreams, Dialectical Fairy Tales, and Pop Apocalypses

Hardback (26 Jan 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

From the scorched-earth works of action-movie provocateurs Seijun Suzuki and Sam Peckinpah to the cargo cult soundscapes of Pere Uba and the Czech dissidents Plastic People of the Universe, 'Born in Flames' is a headlong plunge into the passions and disruptive power of art.

About the Publisher

Harvard University Press

Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.

Book information

ISBN: 9780674023178
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 791.43611
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 364
Weight: 698g
Height: 192mm
Width: 149mm
Spine width: 38mm