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Beyond the Robot: The Life and Work of Colin Wilson,Used
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Historian Gary Lachman delivers a fascinating, rollicking biography of literary and cultural rebel Colin Wilson, one of the most adventurous, hopeful, and least understood intellects of the past century.You will embark on the intellectual ride of a lifetime in this rediscovery of the life and work of writer, rebel, and social experimenter Colin Wilson (19312013).Author of the classic The Outsider, Wilson, across his 118 books, purveyed a philosophy of mind power and human potential that made him one of the least understood and most important voices of the twentieth century. Wilson helped usher in the cultural revolution of the 1960s with his landmark work, The Outsider, published in 1956. The Outsider was an intelligent, meticulous, and unprecedented study of nonconformity in all facets of life. Wilson, finally, became a prolific and unparalleled historian of the occult, providing a generation of readers with a responsible and scholarly entry point to a world of mysteries.Now, acclaimed historian Gary Lachman, a friend of Wilson and a scholar of his work, provides an extraordinary and delightful biography that delves into the life, thought, and evolution of one of the greatest intellectual rebels and underrated visionaries of the twentieth century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Beyond the Robot: The Life and Work of Colin Wilson' about? A: This biography by Gary Lachman explores the life and contributions of Colin Wilson, a significant figure in literary and cultural history. It covers Wilson's philosophy, his impact on the cultural revolution of the 1960s, and his extensive body of work, including his classic book 'The Outsider'.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Gary Lachman, who is not only a historian but also a friend of Colin Wilson and a scholar of his works.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 30, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is there any specific philosophy that Colin Wilson advocated? A: Colin Wilson advocated a philosophy centered on mind power and human potential, exploring themes of nonconformity and the occult throughout his writings.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding the 1960s cultural revolution? A: Yes, this biography provides insights into how Colin Wilson influenced the cultural revolution of the 1960s, particularly through his work 'The Outsider'.
- Q: Does this book contain any references to Wilson's other works? A: Yes, the biography discusses Wilson's extensive body of work, including his 118 books, and highlights key themes and ideas he explored throughout his career.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this biography? A: Readers interested in literary history, philosophy, and the cultural movements of the twentieth century, as well as fans of Colin Wilson's work, would find this biography particularly insightful.