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Discover the transformative power of Scott McCulloch's debut novel, Basin. This gripping trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2022, encapsulates a haunting journey of survival and self-discovery. The narrative follows a nomad who, after swallowing poison and succumbing to despair, is miraculously revived by a paramilitary figure named Aslan. Together, they traverse a tumultuous coastline fraught with conflict, exploring themes of violence, sexuality, and the fragile nature of consciousness.
Basin dives into the heart of human existence, as Figure navigates a landscape marked by turmoil and tragedy. As the city around them faces ethnic cleansing, Figure escapes the chaos, embarking on a poignant journey across villages, guided by a mix of outcasts and spectral presences. McCulloch’s electrifying prose merges modernist traditions with contemporary existential dilemmas, offering readers a hallucinatory elegy to the interconnections between self and place.
With 192 pages of rich narrative, Basin unveils the profound complexities within human experience, making it an essential read for those who seek literature that challenges the boundaries of identity and belonging. This book is a must-have for readers who appreciate deep character studies and vivid storytelling.
Delivery Information: Our efficient shipping ensures that your purchase of Basin will be dispatched promptly. You can expect your order to arrive in a timely manner, ready for you to immerse yourself in this thought-provoking novel.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760643515
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 192
Description:
A nomad swallows poison and drowns himself. Resuscitated by a paramilitary bandit named Aslan, Figure is nursed back into a world of violence, sexuality and dementia. Together, Figure and Aslan traverse a coastline erupting in conflict. When the nearest city is ethnically cleansed, Figure escapes on the last ship evacuating to the other isle of the sea. Crossing village to village largely on foot, a slew of outcasts and ghosts guide him as he navigates states of cultural and metaphysical crisis.
Scott McCulloch's debut novel, Basin, explores the axis of landscape and consciousness. Echoing the modernist tradition, and written in an incendiary yet elliptical prose style, Basin maps the phenomenon of a civilisation being reborn - a hallucinatory elegy to the inter-zones of self and place.
Basin dives into the heart of human existence, as Figure navigates a landscape marked by turmoil and tragedy. As the city around them faces ethnic cleansing, Figure escapes the chaos, embarking on a poignant journey across villages, guided by a mix of outcasts and spectral presences. McCulloch’s electrifying prose merges modernist traditions with contemporary existential dilemmas, offering readers a hallucinatory elegy to the interconnections between self and place.
With 192 pages of rich narrative, Basin unveils the profound complexities within human experience, making it an essential read for those who seek literature that challenges the boundaries of identity and belonging. This book is a must-have for readers who appreciate deep character studies and vivid storytelling.
Delivery Information: Our efficient shipping ensures that your purchase of Basin will be dispatched promptly. You can expect your order to arrive in a timely manner, ready for you to immerse yourself in this thought-provoking novel.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760643515
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 192
Description:
A nomad swallows poison and drowns himself. Resuscitated by a paramilitary bandit named Aslan, Figure is nursed back into a world of violence, sexuality and dementia. Together, Figure and Aslan traverse a coastline erupting in conflict. When the nearest city is ethnically cleansed, Figure escapes on the last ship evacuating to the other isle of the sea. Crossing village to village largely on foot, a slew of outcasts and ghosts guide him as he navigates states of cultural and metaphysical crisis.
Scott McCulloch's debut novel, Basin, explores the axis of landscape and consciousness. Echoing the modernist tradition, and written in an incendiary yet elliptical prose style, Basin maps the phenomenon of a civilisation being reborn - a hallucinatory elegy to the inter-zones of self and place.