Alchemy

Alchemy - Classic Collection

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Publisher's Synopsis

Reality versus fiction is at the heart of the current literary debate. We live in a world of docu-drama, the 'real life' story. Works of art, novels, films, are frequently bolstered by reference to the autobiography of the creator, or to underlying 'fact.' Where does that leave the imagination? And who gets to define the parameters of 'reality' and 'fiction' anyway? Five writers debate the limits of materialism and realism, in art and literature - and offer a passionate defence of the alchemical imagination in a fact-based world.

About the Publisher

Notting Hill Editions

Taking its cue from the vivid contribution of the short text to European cultural life and judging that the moment is right to reinvigorate the essay, Notting Hill Editions is devoted to the best in essayistic nonfiction writing. John Gordon, Director of Contagious, the consultancy for innovative advertising and co-founder of leading debate platform Intelligence Squared and Tom Kremer, the man responsible for discovering and licensing the Rubik's Cube have brought together a dynamic team to reinvigorate the art of the essay. Our writers come from a broad range of disciplines ensuring our essays will never fail to excite and inspire as they cover an ever-changing spectrum of topics.

Book information

ISBN: 9781910749166
Publisher: Notting Hill Editions
Imprint: Notting Hill Editions
Pub date:
DEWEY: 808.3
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xvi, 153
Weight: 218g
Height: 122mm
Width: 193mm
Spine width: 15mm