Title
The Extreme Self
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A Graphicnovel Guide To The Demented Present From The Authors Of The Bestselling The Age Of Earthquakesif Youre Wondering Why The Inside Of Your Head Feels So Strange These Days, This Book Has The Answers. The Extreme Self Is A New Kind Of Graphic Novel That Shows How Youve Been Morphing Into Something Else. Its About The Remaking Of Your Interior World As The Exterior World Becomes More Unfamiliar And Uncertain. Basar, Coupland And Obrists Cult Prequel, The Age Of Earthquakes: A Guide To The Extreme Present, Was Hailed As A Meditation On The Madness Of Our Media (Dazed) And An Abstract Representation Of How We Feel About Our Digital World (Hello!). Like That Book, The Extreme Self Collapses Comedy And Calamity At The Speed Of Swipe. Dazzling Images Are Sourced From Over 70 Of The Worlds Foremost Artists, Photographers, Technologists And Musicians, While Daly & Lyons Kinetic Design Elevates The Language Of Memes Into A Manifesto. Over 14 Timely Chapters, The Extreme Self Tours Through Fame And Intimacy, Postwork And New Crowds, Identity Crisis And Eternity. Crazed, Hilarious, Unsettling, True. No Other Book Today So Presciently Predicts How The Present And The Future Have Become The Same Thing. The Extreme Self Is An Accelerated Tale For An Even More Accelerated Culture. Welcome To The Age Of You.Cultural Critic Shumon Basar (Born 1974) Is The Author Of Do You Often Confuse Love With Success And With Fame? (2012).Canadian Novelist And Artist Douglas Coupland (Born 1961) Is The Author Of Girlfriend In A Coma: A Novel (2008), Life After God (1994) And Generation X: Tales For An Accelerated Culture (1991).Swiss Art Curator, Critic And Art Historian Hans Ulrich Obrist (Born 1968) Is The Artistic Director At The Serpentine Galleries In London And The Author Of Numerous Books, Including Hans Ulrich Obrist: Infinite Conversations (2020), Ways Of Curating (2014) And A Brief History Of Curating (2008).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Extreme Self'? A: 'The Extreme Self' explores the transformation of individual identity in a rapidly changing world, examining how modern media and technology influence our inner lives.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'The Extreme Self'? A: 'The Extreme Self' is authored by cultural critic Shumon Basar, novelist Douglas Coupland, and art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Extreme Self' have? A: 'The Extreme Self' consists of 256 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Extreme Self'? A: 'The Extreme Self' is a graphic novel that combines visuals and text to convey its message about contemporary culture.
- Q: When was 'The Extreme Self' published? A: 'The Extreme Self' was published on July 20, 2021.
- Q: What format is 'The Extreme Self' available in? A: 'The Extreme Self' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is there a specific target audience for 'The Extreme Self'? A: 'The Extreme Self' targets readers interested in culture, identity, and the impact of digital media on society.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can be found in 'The Extreme Self'? A: 'The Extreme Self' features dazzling images sourced from over 70 prominent artists, photographers, and technologists.
- Q: Does 'The Extreme Self' include multiple chapters? A: 'The Extreme Self' contains 14 chapters that delve into various aspects of contemporary life such as fame, intimacy, and identity crises.
- Q: Is 'The Extreme Self' a sequel to another book? A: 'The Extreme Self' is a cult prequel to 'The Age of Earthquakes: A Guide to the Extreme Present', which also addresses themes of modern existence.