| Description |
174 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm |
| Series |
Introducing (Thriplow, England)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-175). |
| Summary |
This book traces Walter Benjamin's influence on modern aesthetics and cultural history as well as his particular focus on the tension between Marxism and Zionism, and between word and image in modern art. Walter Benjamin is often considered the key modern philosopher and critic of modern art. Tracing his influence on modern aesthetics and cultural history, this book highlights his commitment to political transformation of the arts as a means to bring about social change. Benjamin witnessed first-hand many of the cataclysmic events of modern European history. He took a critical stance on the dominant ideologies of Marxism, Zionism and Technocracy, and his attempt to flee Nazi Europe ultimately led to his suicide in 1940. With its brilliant combination of words and images, this is an ideal introduction to one of the most elusive philosophers, in comic-like style. |
| Subject |
Benjamin, Walter, 1892-1940.
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Benjamin, Walter, 1892-1940. |
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Benjamin, Walter, 1892-1940 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Comics (Graphic works)
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Benjamin, Walter, 1892-1940 -- Influence.
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Benjamin, Walter, 1892-1940 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Philosophy, German -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Philosophy, German. |
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Jewish philosophers -- Germany -- Biography.
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Jewish philosophers. |
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Germany. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) |
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Nonfiction comics. |
| Genre/Form |
Graphic novels.
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Graphic novels.
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Comics (Graphic works)
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Coles, Alex, author.
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Klimowski, Andrzej, author.
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Revision of: Caygill, Howard.
Walter Benjamin for beginners. 1998.
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| Added Title |
Walter Benjamin for beginners. 2014
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| Cover Title |
Introducing Walter Benjamin : a graphic guide |
| Added Title |
Walter Benjamin |
| ISBN |
1848316925 (paperback) |
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9781848316928 (paperback) |
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