Description
Discover the enchanting world of mazes with 'Follow This Thread', a captivating B-format paperback that invites you on an immersive journey through time and culture. This brand new book, published by Penguin UK in 2021, spans 240 pages and serves as a delightful exploration of labyrinths in literature, art, and film. With an ISBN of 9780141985251, this publication showcases a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary mazes, cleverly illustrated with a single red line that guides you through the narratives of iconic figures like Picasso, Kubrick, and Kafka.
Dive deep into the paradox of our fascination with mazes as Henry Eliot artfully unravels the psychological dynamics at play when we navigate these intricate structures. From the myth of the Minotaur to the enigmatic Maze King who vanished in 1979, 'Follow This Thread' intertwines history and storytelling in a unique way.
This book is perfect for anyone intrigued by puzzles, psychological adventures, and the interweaving of art and literature. Purchase your copy today and embark on a thought-provoking journey through one of humanity's oldest fascinations.
Fast shipping is available; receive your book swiftly and dive into a world of twists, turns, and intellectual challenges with 'Follow This Thread'!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141985251
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
An immersive journey into the labyrinthine world of mazes - take hold of Ariadne's thread and turn the page
As a rule, we take care not to get lost, so why should we willingly enter a maze? Illustrated with a single red line, Follow This Thread traces dozens of real and historical mazes, and their uses in literature, art and film, from Pac-Man and Picasso to Kubrick and Kafka.
Henry Eliot reveals our abiding, ancient relationship with mazes and labyrinths, and unpicks the paradoxical psychology involved in walking them, combining the myth of the Minotaur with a quest for the legendary Maze King, who disappeared in 1979. The text coils around the pages, recreating the experience of walking a labyrinth, with its twists and turns, frights and fantasies.
Dive deep into the paradox of our fascination with mazes as Henry Eliot artfully unravels the psychological dynamics at play when we navigate these intricate structures. From the myth of the Minotaur to the enigmatic Maze King who vanished in 1979, 'Follow This Thread' intertwines history and storytelling in a unique way.
This book is perfect for anyone intrigued by puzzles, psychological adventures, and the interweaving of art and literature. Purchase your copy today and embark on a thought-provoking journey through one of humanity's oldest fascinations.
Fast shipping is available; receive your book swiftly and dive into a world of twists, turns, and intellectual challenges with 'Follow This Thread'!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141985251
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
An immersive journey into the labyrinthine world of mazes - take hold of Ariadne's thread and turn the page
As a rule, we take care not to get lost, so why should we willingly enter a maze? Illustrated with a single red line, Follow This Thread traces dozens of real and historical mazes, and their uses in literature, art and film, from Pac-Man and Picasso to Kubrick and Kafka.
Henry Eliot reveals our abiding, ancient relationship with mazes and labyrinths, and unpicks the paradoxical psychology involved in walking them, combining the myth of the Minotaur with a quest for the legendary Maze King, who disappeared in 1979. The text coils around the pages, recreating the experience of walking a labyrinth, with its twists and turns, frights and fantasies.