Description
Discover the transformative journey of self-identity with 'Breathing Plural' by König, a groundbreaking literary work from Cordite Publishing. This brand new 2020 publication dives deep into the intricate layers of who we are, emphasizing that identity encompasses both the individual and the collective. König's innovative style invites readers to experience literature in a multi-dimensional way, whether you're in self-isolation, commuting, or taking a leisurely stroll by the River Torrens.
The book encourages a playful approach to reading, allowing you to deconstruct language and reinterpret it alongside your thoughts and experiences. Each poem serves as a unique exploration into the themes of decay and re-composition, prompting reflection on the world around us.
As you navigate through 'Breathing Plural,' you'll find a perfect companion for times of quiet contemplation or stimulating conversation. Engage with the text in a multitude of ways—read it backwards, upside down, or one word at a time. This is more than just a book; it’s an invitation to expand your horizons.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780648511687 | Year: 2020 | Publisher: Cordite Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780648511687
Year: 2020
Publisher: Cordite Publishing
Description:
König's queer decomposing shows us that our self-composition is more than simply identity. Who we are is part of 'we' as well as 'I'. This is a book you can do things along with: read it in self-isolation, on the bus, during sex, or on a walk, say, by the River Torrens. It's a book you can make into another book, taking apart its language, to see how it fits, falls, fucks, tumbles and mulches with other things. Try it.
'As I write this, fires are burning out of control on Kangaroo Island and all along the east coast of Australia. Lives, homes, half a billion animals: gone. As I write this, I am awaiting a blood sunset, the kind that filters the land through a lens of pink, helping everything to complement the colour of my acrylic nails. As I write this, citizens of the USA (and the world) are holding their collective breath awaiting retaliation from the Iranian army in response to the assassination of Qasem Soleimani. As I write this, I can tell the three avocados in the fruit bowl beside me will all ripen tomorrow morning. As I write this, I am wondering if I can afford to renew my gym membership and what will happen to my body if I don't.
As I write this, I question the necessity of a poem — written on and with and for atoms, spoken through waves — combustible, ephemeral, biodegradable. Each poem in this book exists in two forms, both inhabiting a unique state of decay or decomposition (perhaps re-composition?). How you choose to engage is entirely up to you. Read this book back to front, front to back, upside down, right way round. Start at the beginning, in the middle; breathe it in one word at a time.
The book encourages a playful approach to reading, allowing you to deconstruct language and reinterpret it alongside your thoughts and experiences. Each poem serves as a unique exploration into the themes of decay and re-composition, prompting reflection on the world around us.
As you navigate through 'Breathing Plural,' you'll find a perfect companion for times of quiet contemplation or stimulating conversation. Engage with the text in a multitude of ways—read it backwards, upside down, or one word at a time. This is more than just a book; it’s an invitation to expand your horizons.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780648511687 | Year: 2020 | Publisher: Cordite Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780648511687
Year: 2020
Publisher: Cordite Publishing
Description:
König's queer decomposing shows us that our self-composition is more than simply identity. Who we are is part of 'we' as well as 'I'. This is a book you can do things along with: read it in self-isolation, on the bus, during sex, or on a walk, say, by the River Torrens. It's a book you can make into another book, taking apart its language, to see how it fits, falls, fucks, tumbles and mulches with other things. Try it.
'As I write this, fires are burning out of control on Kangaroo Island and all along the east coast of Australia. Lives, homes, half a billion animals: gone. As I write this, I am awaiting a blood sunset, the kind that filters the land through a lens of pink, helping everything to complement the colour of my acrylic nails. As I write this, citizens of the USA (and the world) are holding their collective breath awaiting retaliation from the Iranian army in response to the assassination of Qasem Soleimani. As I write this, I can tell the three avocados in the fruit bowl beside me will all ripen tomorrow morning. As I write this, I am wondering if I can afford to renew my gym membership and what will happen to my body if I don't.
As I write this, I question the necessity of a poem — written on and with and for atoms, spoken through waves — combustible, ephemeral, biodegradable. Each poem in this book exists in two forms, both inhabiting a unique state of decay or decomposition (perhaps re-composition?). How you choose to engage is entirely up to you. Read this book back to front, front to back, upside down, right way round. Start at the beginning, in the middle; breathe it in one word at a time.