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I Swear I Saw This: Drawings In Fieldwork Notebooks, Namely My Own
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I Swear I Saw This Records Visionary Anthropologist Michael Taussigs Reflections On The Fieldwork Notebooks He Kept Through Forty Years Of Travels In Colombia. Taking As A Starting Point A Drawing He Made In Medellin In 2006As Well As Its Caption, I Swear I Saw Thistaussig Considers The Fieldwork Notebook As A Type Of Modernist Literature And The Place Where Writers And Other Creators First Work Out The Imaginative Logic Of Discovery.Notebooks Mix The Raw Material Of Observation With Reverie, Juxtaposed, In Taussigs Case, With Drawings, Watercolors, And Newspaper Cuttings, Which Blend The Inner And Outer Worlds In A Fashion Reminiscent Of Brion Gysin And William Burroughss Surreal Cutup Technique. Focusing On The Small Details And Observations That Are Lost When Writers Convert Their Notes Into Finished Pieces, Taussig Calls For New Ways Of Seeing And Using The Notebook As Form. Memory Emerges As A Central Motif In I Swear I Saw This As He Explores His Penchant To Inscribe New Recollections In The Margins Or Directly Over The Original Entries Days Or Weeks After An Event. This Palimpsest Of Afterthoughts Leads To Ruminations On Freuds Analysis Of Dreams, Prousts Thoughts On The Involuntary Workings Of Memory, And Benjamins Theories Of Historyfieldwork, Taussig Writes, Provokes Childhood Memories With Startling Ease.I Swear I Saw This Exhibits Taussigs Characteristic Verve And Intellectual Audacity, Here Combined With A Revelatory Sense Of Intimacy. He Writes, Drawing Is Thus A Depicting, A Hauling, An Unraveling, And Being Impelled Toward Something Or Somebody. Readers Will Exult In Joining Taussig Once Again As He Follows The Threads Of A Tangled Skein Of Inspired Associations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'I Swear I Saw This'? A: The main theme of 'I Swear I Saw This' revolves around visionary anthropologist Michael Taussig’s reflections on his fieldwork notebooks, exploring how they serve as modernist literature and a space for imaginative discovery.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'I Swear I Saw This' is Michael Taussig, a renowned anthropologist known for his thought-provoking insights and unique approach to fieldwork.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'I Swear I Saw This' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'I Swear I Saw This' have? A: The book consists of 173 pages, providing a concise yet rich exploration of Taussig’s experiences and thoughts.
- Q: When was 'I Swear I Saw This' published? A: 'I Swear I Saw This' was published on December 1, 2011.
- Q: What is the significance of fieldwork notebooks in this book? A: In 'I Swear I Saw This', fieldwork notebooks are significant as they blend raw observation with creative expression, allowing for deeper insights into memory and discovery.
- Q: Is there any illustration in the book? A: 'I Swear I Saw This' is an illustrated edition, featuring drawings and other visual elements that complement Taussig's narrative.
- Q: What insights does Taussig provide about memory? A: Taussig explores memory as a central motif, discussing how fieldwork notebooks serve as a palimpsest where new recollections are inscribed over original entries, prompting reflections on memory and history.
- Q: Can this book benefit those interested in anthropology? A: Yes, 'I Swear I Saw This' offers valuable insights for those interested in anthropology, creativity, and the nature of fieldwork, making it a useful resource for students and enthusiasts alike.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other anthropological texts? A: 'I Swear I Saw This' is unique due to its focus on the artistic and literary aspects of fieldwork notebooks, blending personal experience with academic inquiry in an engaging narrative style.