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A highly provocative, mindbending, beautifully designed, and visionary look at the landscape of our rapidly evolving digital era.50 years after Marshall McLuhan's ground breaking book on the influence of technology on culture in The Medium is the Massage, Basar, Coupland and Obrist extend the analysis to today, touring the world thats redefined by the Internet, decoding and explaining what they call the 'extreme present'.THE AGE OF EARTHQUAKES is a quickfire paperback, harnessing the images, language and perceptions of our unfurling digital lives. The authors offer five characteristics of the Extreme Present (see below); invent a glossary of new words to describe how we are truly feeling today; and mindsource images and illustrations from over 30 contemporary artists. Wayne Dalys striking graphic design imports the surreal, juxtaposed, mashed mannerisms of screen to page. Its like a culturally prescient, allknowing email to the reader: possibly the best email they will ever read.Welcome to THE AGE OF EARTHQUAKES, a paper portrait of Now, where the Internet hasnt just changed the structure of our brains these past few years, its also changing the structure of the planet. This is a new history of the world that fits perfectly in your back pocket.30+ artists contributions: With contributions from Farah Al Qasimi, Ed Atkins, Alessandro Bavo, Gabriele Basilico, Josh Bitelli, James Bridle, Cao Fei, Alex Mackin Dolan, Thomas Dozol, Constant Dullaart, Cecile B Evans, Rami Farook, HansPeter Feldmann, GCC, KHole, Liam Gillick, Dominique GonzalezFoerster, Eloise Hawser, Camille Henrot, Hu Fang, KHole, Koo JeongA, Katja Novitskova, Lara Ogel, Trevor Paglen, Yuri Patterson, Jon Rafman, Bunny Rogers, Bogosi Sekhukhuni, Taryn Simon, Hito Steyerl, Michael Stipe, Rosemarie Trockel, Amalia Ulman, David Weir, Trevor Yeung.
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- Q: What is 'The Age of Earthquakes: A Guide to the Extreme Present' about? A: This book offers a provocative exploration of how our rapidly evolving digital era is reshaping culture and perceptions. It extends the analysis of technology's influence on society, examining characteristics of what the authors call the 'extreme present'.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Douglas Coupland, Hans Ulrich Obrist, and Shumon Basar, who collaboratively analyze the contemporary digital landscape.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback format, making it easy to carry and read.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 257 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Age of Earthquakes' published? A: The book was published on March 3, 2015.
- Q: What type of content can readers expect in this book? A: Readers can expect innovative visual content, a glossary of new terms, and contributions from over 30 contemporary artists, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it can be a valuable resource for anyone interested in media studies, cultural studies, and the impact of technology on society.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the influence of the Internet on culture, the evolution of communication, and the psychological effects of living in a digital age.
- Q: Can this book be a quick read? A: Yes, the authors present the content in a quick-fire format, making it accessible for readers looking for concise insights.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: The book appeals to a broad audience, including those interested in art, technology, digital culture, and contemporary issues.