Description
Discover the gripping narrative of 'Nothing is True and Everything is Possible', an extraordinary exploration of 21st-century Russia, where reality blurs with illusion. This captivating book takes you on a wild journey through a surreal world teeming with characters like Hells Angels believing they are messiahs, creative killers with artist souls, and bohemian theatre directors who are now Kremlin puppeteers. As you delve into the pages of this 304-page masterpiece from Faber, you'll find yourself amidst post-modern dictators and oligarch revolutionaries, navigating a society transformed by rapid changes in power and wealth. In this vibrant land, identities are fluid, and values are ever-shifting, painting a picture of a new authoritarianism that’s far subtler than its 20th-century predecessors. Engage with the text that blurs the line between fiction and reality, and reflects the complexities of contemporary societal structures. This book is not just entertaining; it poses challenging ethical questions about our modern world, making it a must-read for anyone interested in political ideology, cultural shifts, and the evolution of power dynamics in Russia. Immerse yourself in this dazzling masquerade of life that challenges perceptions and prompts deep reflection. Discover the profound insights and compelling storytelling in 'Nothing is True and Everything is Possible', 2017 edition, ISBN: 9780571338528, available now.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571338528
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 304
Description:
A journey into the glittering, surreal heart of 21st century Russia: into the lives of Hells Angels convinced they are messiahs, professional killers with the souls of artists, bohemian theatre directors turned Kremlin puppet-masters, supermodel sects, post-modern dictators and oligarch revolutionaries. This is a world erupting with new money and new power, changing so fast it breaks all sense of reality, where life is seen as a whirling, glamorous masquerade where identities can be switched and all values are changeable. It is home to a new form of authoritarianism, far subtler than 20th century strains, and which is rapidly expanding to challenge the global order.
An extraordinary book - one which is as powerful and entertaining as it is troubling - Nothing is True and Everything is Possible offers a wild ride into this political and ethical vacuum.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571338528
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 304
Description:
A journey into the glittering, surreal heart of 21st century Russia: into the lives of Hells Angels convinced they are messiahs, professional killers with the souls of artists, bohemian theatre directors turned Kremlin puppet-masters, supermodel sects, post-modern dictators and oligarch revolutionaries. This is a world erupting with new money and new power, changing so fast it breaks all sense of reality, where life is seen as a whirling, glamorous masquerade where identities can be switched and all values are changeable. It is home to a new form of authoritarianism, far subtler than 20th century strains, and which is rapidly expanding to challenge the global order.
An extraordinary book - one which is as powerful and entertaining as it is troubling - Nothing is True and Everything is Possible offers a wild ride into this political and ethical vacuum.