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I Am a Beautiful Monster: Poetry, Prose, and Provocation,Used
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The first definitive edition in English of writings by poet, painter, pickpocketplagiarist, and consummate antiartist Francis Picabia, one of Dada's leading figures.Poet, painter, selfdescribed funny guy, idiot, failure, pickpocket, and antiartist par excellence, Francis Picabia was a defining figure in the Dada movement; indeed, Andr Breton called Picabia one of the only true Dadas. Yet very little of Picabia's poetry and prose has been translated into English, and his literary experiments have never been the subject of close critical study. I Am a Beautiful Monster is the first definitive edition in English of Picabia's writings, gathering a sizable array of Picabia's poetry and prose and, most importantly, providing a critical context for it with an extensive introduction and detailed notes by the translator.Picabia's poetry and prose is belligerent, abstract, polemical, radical, and sometimes simply baffling. For too long, Picabia's writings have been presented as raw events, rulebreaking manifestations of inspirational carpe diem. This book reveals them to be something entirely different: maddening in their resistance to meaning, full of outrageous posturing, and hiding a frail, confused, and fitful personality behind egoistic bravura.I Am a Beautiful Monster provides the texts of of Picabia's significant publications, all presented complete, many of them accompanied by their original illustrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'I Am a Beautiful Monster' about? A: 'I Am a Beautiful Monster' is the first definitive edition in English of writings by Francis Picabia, a key figure in the Dada movement. It includes his poetry and prose, along with an extensive introduction and detailed notes by the translator, providing critical context.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'I Am a Beautiful Monster' is Francis Picabia, a poet and painter known for his significant contributions to the Dada movement.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book features a sizable array of Picabia's poetry and prose, along with original illustrations for many of the significant publications included.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'I Am a Beautiful Monster'? A: 'I Am a Beautiful Monster' was published on February 10, 2012.
- Q: Is 'I Am a Beautiful Monster' suitable for all readers? A: The book contains abstract and polemical writings that may be challenging for some readers. It is best suited for those interested in Dadaism, poetry, and avant-garde literature.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'I Am a Beautiful Monster' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 486 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'I Am a Beautiful Monster' is an illustrated edition that includes original illustrations alongside the texts.
- Q: What themes are explored in Picabia's writings? A: Picabia's writings explore themes of identity, artistic expression, and the absurdity of meaning, often presenting a belligerent and radical perspective.
- Q: Can I find critical analysis in this book? A: Yes, the book provides critical context with an extensive introduction and notes that help to analyze and interpret Picabia's writings.