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Immerse yourself in a captivating narrative with this BRAND NEW edition of Douglas Rushkoff's latest work, releasing from RANDOM HOUSE US in 2021. This 104-page book, identified by ISBN 9781506721040, explores the poignant intersection of iconography, mysticism, and warfare during a harrowing chapter in European history. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Rushkoff spins a mind-bending tale where legendary occultist Aleister Crowley crafts a potent weapon utilizing symbols and ideas, challenging the very essence of traditional combat. Following a diverse array of idealists through generations, the story illustrates how Crowley seeks to combat Adolf Hitler's monstrous war machine with creative and intangible arsenals, proving that the battle of ideas can be just as compelling—and terrifying—as those fought with weapons. Esteemed critics are already praising this book for its insightful exploration of cultural phenomena and the complexities of human thought. As Warren Ellis states, Rushkoff is a cultural treasure whose unique perspectives are both entertaining and envisioning. Perfect for readers interested in mystical history, iconography, and the philosophical debates surrounding warfare, this compelling read is not to be missed. Order now and embark on a journey through a narrative that challenges your understanding of conflict and creativity. Fast shipping available, ensuring your copy arrives promptly to ignite your imagination.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781506721040
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 104
Description:
Media theorist and documentarian Douglas Rushkoff weaves a mind-bending tale of iconography and mysticism against the backdrop of a battle-torn Europe.
In a story spanning generations, and featuring some of the most notable and notorious idealists of the 20th century, legendary occultist Aleister Crowley develops a powerful and dangerous new weapon to defend the world against Adolf Hitler's own war machine spawning an unconventional new form of warfare that is fought not with steel, but with symbols and ideas. Unfortunately, these intangible arsenals are much more insidious and perhaps much more dangerous than their creators could have ever conceived.
"Rushkoff is a cultural treasure and an eccentric author of big, strange ideas, never less than fascinating and always entertaining." -Warren Ellis, author of Gun Machine, Red, Trees, and Transmetropolitan
"Douglas has been one of my personal heroes, and I've been a most attentive reader of anything he cares to put between covers, knowing that his combination of a cold eye and a warm heart is guaranteed to astonish and embolden my own thinking about what's possible in the world-about what's possible to enact in the space between one human being and another. He occupies the ground of our most immediate perplexities, and his reports of what he finds are breaking news." -Jonathan Lethem, author of The Best American Comics and The Fortress of Solitude
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781506721040
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 104
Description:
Media theorist and documentarian Douglas Rushkoff weaves a mind-bending tale of iconography and mysticism against the backdrop of a battle-torn Europe.
In a story spanning generations, and featuring some of the most notable and notorious idealists of the 20th century, legendary occultist Aleister Crowley develops a powerful and dangerous new weapon to defend the world against Adolf Hitler's own war machine spawning an unconventional new form of warfare that is fought not with steel, but with symbols and ideas. Unfortunately, these intangible arsenals are much more insidious and perhaps much more dangerous than their creators could have ever conceived.
"Rushkoff is a cultural treasure and an eccentric author of big, strange ideas, never less than fascinating and always entertaining." -Warren Ellis, author of Gun Machine, Red, Trees, and Transmetropolitan
"Douglas has been one of my personal heroes, and I've been a most attentive reader of anything he cares to put between covers, knowing that his combination of a cold eye and a warm heart is guaranteed to astonish and embolden my own thinking about what's possible in the world-about what's possible to enact in the space between one human being and another. He occupies the ground of our most immediate perplexities, and his reports of what he finds are breaking news." -Jonathan Lethem, author of The Best American Comics and The Fortress of Solitude