Internet and digital media Books
Bookstorm Electric Graffiti: Musings on a Facebook Wall
Book SynopsisGus Silber, well-known journalist and wordsmith, has over the last few years written some extraordinary commentary pieces on his journeys around his neighborhood in Johannesburg and his digital wanderings through the global village we call social media, and posted them to Facebook. Gus’s followers know what insightful and frankly charming pieces he writes, and we’re bringing those digital missives to the page and discerning masses. This is a collection of over 50 of Gus’s most-loved social media posts – covering everything from understanding house-breaking hadedas, the meaning of pathos, deciphering Joburg style, and everything in between.
£19.46
Clash Books Hehehehe
Book SynopsisThese poems attempt to apply the logic of an illiterate person writing the statement “I can’t read” to poetry. They all failed. Enjoy.Trade Review“Everything in this book is anatomically correct. It really makes your synapses fire. I especially related to ‘russet’ as I am also not a potato. Not quite sure what he has against punctuation though." - Margaret Krackeler, MD "Have you ever wished to inject pure emotion into your body? A syringe containing the pure essence of life itself, wriggling with passion and love and pain? Have you desperately spent years seeking out such a thing? Well it does not exist. But this book is pretty good." -DougDoug, beloved YouTuber
£12.13
Oro Editions Architecture's New Strangeness: A 21st Century
Book SynopsisThis book arose from two observations: that building design in the first decades of the 21st century accepts and pursues some increasingly odd and disturbing trends; and that there seems to be insufficient architectural criticism that calls these trends to account. Several factors appear to be behind these trends. Remarkable advances in the power of computer programming, permitting the simulation, manipulation and documentation of complex and continuously varying surfaces and volumes are surely one factor, opening the door to design opportunities that are unprecedented and have thus not stood the test of time. Another powerful factor would be the combination of wealth polarisation and the growing influence in the modern world of authoritarian regimes. The latter have the power to unilaterally call for huge projects of untested design merits. Also the proliferation of the ultra-rich in the modern world - oligarchs, sheiks, emperors of tech - has likewise facilitated the proliferation of often bizarre architecture that serves ego far more than the marketplace. An analysis of such factors is not, however, the main mission of the book. Rather, the mission was to take up that seemingly neglected role of architectural critic with respect to these trends of concern and a selection of some specific exemplars. An early decision was to not include the project type of single-family housing, it being such easy prey - whether developer-bland, mcmansion-hell or all-white-minimal - that it appeared a bit unseemly to complain about it. Thus the book’s subjects come primarily from the worlds of commercial and institutional architecture. In short order the apparent chaos of oddities that my research assembled fell into the taxonomy that is the structure of the book, its main headings being Obscuration, Fragmentation, Deformation, and Degradation. Subheadings within these main topics feature critiques of individual works, supplemented with 120 hand-drawn illustrations. The book takes a somewhat acerbic tone, to distance the narrative from the rather serious and high-minded approach to written material that the subject seems prey to.
£16.11
Oro Editions Matter Aggregation: A Design Studio at UVA
Book SynopsisWithin the human-machine collaborations cultivated in the digital age, crafts and materials are playing an increasingly important role in forming various ways of matter aggregation for architecture. Based on the pedagogical exploration of the design studio—Matter Aggregation at UVA, the book seeks new values of wood craft for contemporary architectural design, by introducing digital design and robotic fabrication techniques into the design process for timber building. The book integrates explorations of traditional crafts with digital fabrication technique, establishing a digital crafting as a new field for contemporary practice. The book explores the computational mechanisms and diagrammatic grammar within these craft-based aggregation systems, paying close attention to geometrical configurations, material effects and fabrication details and take advantage of these qualities to produce a unique spatiality. Table of ContentsPREFACE COMPUTATIONAL TECTONICS AND OTHER MATERIAL MATTERS Ila Berman INTRODUCTION MATTER AGGREGATION A Posthumanist View on Matter and Materiality Philip F. Yuan ESSAYS MATTER AGGREGATION AS GROWTH Lucia Phinney DIGITAL CRAFTS Rethinking Tools in Digital Design and Pedagogy Chao Yan PEDAGOGY PRECEDENTIAL RESEARCH SELECTED BUILDING PROJECTS PROJECT 01 Matter Iteration / Prototype Study Matter Performance / Structural Optimization Matter Sensibility / Full-Scale Fabrication PROJECT 02 Matter Iteration / Prototype Study Matter Performance / Structural Optimization Matter Sensibility / Full-Scale Fabrication PROJECT 03 Matter Iteration / Prototype Study Matter Performance / Structural Optimization Matter Sensibility / Full-Scale Fabrication WORKING PROCESS AND FINAL REVIEW MATTER AGGREGATION @ UABB 2019
£16.96
Simon & Schuster I Ain't Doin' It: Unfiltered Thoughts From a
Book SynopsisSocial media comedian and southern sweetheart Heather Land delivers her hilarious and unfiltered wisdom on the frustrating everyday moments that drive us crazy.Heather Land has something to say about almost everything in life—the unbelievable, inconceivable, and downright frustrating—and why she “ain’t doin’ it.” Now, Heather shines a light on the (occasional) ridiculousness of life through a series of hilarious essays, dishing on everything from Walmart and ex-husbands to Southern beauty pageants and unfortunate trips to the gynecologist. I Ain’t Doin’ It reminds us that when it comes to life’s messy moments, it’s all about perspective—and that we too can say, I ain’t doin’ it! Perfect for fans of Jim Gaffigan, Anjelah Johnson, and Brian Regan, I Ain’t Doin’ It is a fun, breezy read for anyone who appreciates someone who tells it like it is and wants to embrace the lighter side of life.
£13.59
Gallery Books Violence. Speed. Momentum.
Book SynopsisToo much power. Wow. Too much energy. Wow. Too much anticipation. WOW. It’s the nationally bestselling memoir from the biggest star in gaming: Dr Disrespect.Dr Disrespect is a 6-foot-8 freak of nature with a 37-inch vertical, the two-time, back-to-back 1993-94 Blockbuster Video Game Champion, and in his factual opinion, the most dominant international gaming superstar in the history of the world. It was just a matter of time before Western civilization came begging Doc to save literature by writing a memoir that reads like a vicious, muscular lion clawing his way through the rocks, roaring in anger and dominance. Here you will find his deepest, most intimate secrets. The untold history of his mysterious, legendary origins and his rise to unparalleled dominance. And most of all, you will find out what, exactly, Doc’s a doctor of. Are you ready for a book with the rhythm of a sleazy ’70s muscleman and the ruthlessness of a ’90s serial killer? A journey that stares down the long, dark alley of your fears and never looks back? Does your warrior’s heart yearn to reach the tippity top of the mountain just to realize you’re still only halfway up? If so, firm handshakes, Champion: Welcome to the salvation of literature.
£15.29
De Gruyter Being in Contact: Encountering a Bare Body
Book SynopsisThis choreographed book is dedicated to the phenomenon of the bare body in contemporary performance. This work of artistic research draws on philosophical, biopolitical, and ethical discourses relevant to the appearance of bare bodies in choreography, setting a framework for a reflexive movement between affect and ethics, sensuous address and response. Acts of exposure and concealment are culturally situated and anchored, and are examined for their methodological and nanopolitical significance. The concepts of anarchic responsibility and choreo-ethics lead to a reevaluation of contact, relationship, and solidarity. Choreography is thus understood as a complex field of revelatory experiences based on ecologies of aesthetic perception and ethico-political agency.
£29.32
De Gruyter Bare Bodies – Thresholding Life
Book SynopsisBody – art – performance – philosophy This anthology is dedicated to the theme of bodies – in transition, on thresholds, and at the edges of life. They are discussed in terms of their artistic, political, and existential dimensions. The focus of this artistic-philosophical consideration of the intersection of performance practices and life practices is on processes of emergence, survival, and decay, tracing the emergence of bio- and necropolitics. The book looks at performative (life) cycles and their temporal dimension, emphasizing the moment of dwelling at a threshold or transition, thus spinning a relational textual web. Mariella Greil brings together contributions from the fields of performance, activism, psychoanalysis, and contemporary dance, connecting content and form in a unique way. Following on from the publication Being in Contact: Encountering a Bare Body (2021) A multilayered book with a transparent dust jacket, recycled and transparent paper, inserts, and open thread stitching With contributions by Fiona Bannon, Ashon Crawley, Gurur Ertem, Rebecca Hilton, Pavlos Kountouriotis, and others
£32.72
Logos Verlag Berlin Multimodale Wahrnehmung Musikalischer Gesten:
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£68.40
DruckVerlag Kettler ALT–RIGHT COMPLEX - The On Right-Wing Populism
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on right-wing populist movements that are heavily reliant on the Internet and social media to spread their ideas. It explores the emergence of a (sub)culture of transgression in online forums such as 4chan and on platforms such as Breitbart News. The artists featured in this volume address Internet phenomena such as memes (e.g., Pepe the Frog, probably the most well-known symbol of Trump supporters), figures such as Steve Bannon, flag worship, the prepper scene, white supremacists, and Dark Enlightenment. The catalogue includes a comprehensive introduction to the issue, an interview with the science writer Angela Nagle, entries on all of the works, a critical glossary, and a list of links to relevant online resources. Text in English and German.
£20.00
Edition Imorde Asthetik Des Oralen
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£30.40
Editon Synapse Japan Illustrated, Part 1: 1934-1936 (6-vol. ES
Book SynopsisThis is the first part of the complete reprint of Japan Illustrated 1934-1938, the most important photographic yearbook of Japan in the pre-WW2 period. With the advice of Kentaro Kaneko, statesman and diplomat, and Miles Walter Vaughn, an influential American journalist in Japan, it was launched by Nippon Dempo News Agency (now called Dentsu), the leading press and advertisement agency, and played an important role to promote Japan and improve the cultural image of the country which was being criticised by Western society for military aggression. Each yearbook, which includes many photos and plate sections, describes current affairs and holds the latest trade data. There is a ‘General Guide for Foreign Travellers’, which includes detailed information of famous tourist places to visit and the regions of Japan, and introduces local culture and seasonal events. There are also chapters about the Japanese colonies like South Sea Islands, Taiwan, Chosen, Karafuto, and Manchu. Each yearly volume carries advertisements of more than 200 companies from where some hard-to-find data of Japanese business activities of the time can be obtained. Although the yearbook lasted only a few years, it covered one of the most interesting period of Japanese modern history, and its complete reprint will provide scholars and students of the subject with valuable source both textually and visually.Table of ContentsPART I: A Year Book of JapanChapter I: The Imperial Court of JapanChapter II: Geography and ClimateChapter III: Population (Increase of Population, Local Distribution of Population, Urban Population, Age Distribution of Population, Japanese Subjects Abroad, Foreigners in Japan (1934) … etc.）Chapter IV: GovernmentChapter V: Political Affairs During 1934-35 (Tax increase, Change of high officials, The 66th & 67th Diet session, Self-Government for Taiwan, The November Incident, Investigation Bureau of the Cabinet, Major political parties… etc.)Chapter VI: The Army (Present organization, Protection of Military Secrets , Map of fortresses in Japan … etc.)Chapter VII: The Imperial Navy （Naval education, Warships, Naval districts and stations, Fleet formation in 1935 … etc.）Chapter VIII: Foreign Relations（General introduction, Manchoukuo, China, U.S. S.R., United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, Brazil, Egypt… etc.）Chapter IX: The PressChapter X: CommunicationsChapter XI: Education（Elementary education, Secondary education, Higher education, The Pan-Pacific New Education Conference Description of universities and colleges… etc.）Chapter XII: Social Work (Aid by the Imperial House, Employment exchanges, Dismissal allowances, Health protection, The Dojunkai Foundation, The Foundation for the Promotion of Scientific and Industrial Research in Japan, Bunka Shinkokai, The Japanese Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, The Kyochokai, The Saiseikai, The Kitasato Institute, The Dai Nippon Fire Prevention Association, Nippon Inu Hozon Kai… etc.)Chapter XIII: Religion（Enryakuji, Christianity, Tenrikyo, The Chion-in temple, The Soziji temple, The Hompa Hongwanji, The Tsukiji Hongwanji, The Eastern Hongwanji, The Eiheiji temple, Koyasan, The Kwannon Hall of Asakusa, Narita San, Catholic institutions… etc.)Chapter XIV: Basic Industries Chapter XV: Industry (Cotton textiles of Japan, Katakura & Company, Nippon Iron Mfg. Co. … etc.)Chapter XVI: Foreign Trade (Trade between Japan and U. S., Trade with South Asia & Australasia, Trade with Scandinavia, Soviet-Japanese Trade, Japan's South American Trade, Japan's African Trade, Trade with Central America, Foreign Trade of Chemicals, Japanese-German Trade, Japanese-German Trade Relations, by Dr. Harald von Waldheim… etc.)Appendices (List of Diplomatic Representatives in Tokyo, Foreign Consulates in Japan… etc.)Business DirectoryPART II: General Guide for Foreign TravellersChapter I: Kwanto and TohokuChapter II: Chubu RegionChapter III: Kinki RegionChapter IV: Chugoku and KyushuChapter V: HokkaidoChapter VI: Overseas Possession（Chosen, Keijo, South Sea Islands, Karafuto, Kwantung Leased Territory, Dairen）PART III: Special ArticlesI. Sacred Architecture in Japan, by Dr. Chuta Ito / II. Sino-Japanese Cultural Cooperation, by Chikao Fujisawa, former Professor of the Kyushu Imperial University / III. The Pine Avenue of the Tokaido, by Henry Noel, Tokyo Correspondent of "Le Petit Parsien" / IV. Japanes Journalism and Advertising, by Sekizo Uyeda, Managing Director of Nippon Dempo News Agency/ V. Beauty of Avenue Trees, by Dr. Ihachiro Miura, Professor at the Tokyo Imperial UniversitySupplement on ManchoukuoChapter I: Introduction / Chapter II: The Evolution of the Manchou Empire / Chapter III: Foreign Relations (On the General Progress of Manchoukuo, by Foreign Minister Chang Yen-ching) / Chapter IV: Economic Affairs / Chapter V: Finance / Chapter VI: Trade and Commerce / Chapter VII: Transportation and Communications / Chapter VIII: Industry (The Transfer of the N.M.R.)Index to Advertisers
£617.50
Editon Synapse Japan Illustrated, Part 2: 1937-1938 (4-vol. ES
Book SynopsisThis is the second part of the complete reprint of Japan Illustrated 1934-1938, the most important photographic yearbook of Japan in the pre-WW2 period. With the advice of Kentaro Kaneko, statesman and diplomat, and Miles Walter Vaughn, an influential American journalist in Japan, it was launched by Nippon Dempo News Agency (now called Dentsu), the leading press and advertisement agency, and played an important role to promote Japan and improve the cultural image of the country which was being criticised by Western society for military aggression. Each yearbook, which includes many photos and plate sections, describes current affairs and holds the latest trade data. There is a ‘General Guide for Foreign Travellers’, which includes detailed information of famous tourist places to visit and the regions of Japan, and introduces local culture and seasonal events. There are also chapters about the Japanese colonies like South Sea Islands, Taiwan, Chosen, Karafuto, and Manchu. Each yearly volume carries advertisements of more than 200 companies from where some hard-to-find data of Japanese business activities of the time can be obtained. Although the yearbook lasted only a few years, it covered one of the most interesting period of Japanese modern history, and its complete reprint will provide scholars and students of the subject with valuable source both textually and visually.Table of ContentsPART I: A Year Book of JapanChapter I: The Imperial Court of JapanChapter II: Geography and ClimateChapter III: Population Chapter IV: GovernmentChapter V: Principal Domestic Events 1937-38 (70th Imperial Diet, General Ugaki Fails to Form Cabinet, Hayashi Cabinet, 70the Diet Reopened, Diet Dissolution, General Election, Formation of the Konoye Cabinet, Planning Board, Konoye’s View Regarding Reform of the Upper House, North China Incident, 71st Diet, Shanghai Incident, … etc.)Chapter VI: The Army (Army organization, Present Service System, General Mobilization, Army Estimates for 1936-37,Army Division, Protection of Military Secrets)Chapter VII: The Imperial Navy（Japan’s Basic Policy of Naval Limitation by Rear-Admiral Kiyoshi Noda, Activities of the Imperial Navy in the Chinese Affair by Commander Kiyoshi Mizuno, Warships, … etc.）Chapter VIII: Chronological Account of Sino-Japanese Hostilities（Imperial Headquarters Set Up, Naval and Air Casualties of the China Incident… etc.）Chapter IX: Foreign Affairs (Foreign Minister’s Speech, Why Japan Lost Patience by Suemasa Okamoto…)Chapter X: The Press (Characteristics, Number of Dailies, New Agencies, Press Associations, Nippon Dempo Tsushinsha…)Chapter XI: Communications (Inland Communications, International Communications, International Radio-telephone Service,…)Chapter XII: Education（Elementary education, Secondary education, Other Institutions, … ）Chapter XIII: Religion（Shintoism, Buddhism, Christianity, … etc.)Chapter XIV: Cultural and Social Activities (Kokusai Bunka Shokai, Aiikukai Foundation, National Federation of Co-operative Farm Produce Marketing Societies… )Chapter XVI: Economic Affairs (War-time Structure, Foreign Trade, Restrictive Measures, Emergency Export and Import Law, Trade Pacts, Industry, Nissan to Control Heavy Industries of Manchoukuo Shipping, Fabric Industry, Romance of Silk by Yoshikazu Hirai, Revision of the Exchange Law by Hidezo Kamiyama…)Appendices (The Constitution, The Imperial House Law, Diplomatic Representatives in Tokyo)PART II: General Guide for Foreign TravellersChapter I: Kwanto and Tohoku (City of Tokyo, Hakurakuso, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Japan Grand International Exposition, City of Yokohama, Chiba Prefecture, City of Kawaguchi, City of Takasaki, Tochigi Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture…)Chapter II: Chubu Region (City of Nagoya, City of Shizuoka, City of Gifu, City of Nagano, City of Matsumoto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Niiagata Prefecture, Nippon Kai Denki K. K., Textile Model Factory, City of Toyama, City of Kanazawa. City of Fukui… )Chapter III: Kinki Region (City of Osaka, City of Otsu, City of Kyoto, How to Arrange Flower, Dai Nippon Butokukai, Nara Prefecture, Mie Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture, City of Kobe)Chapter IV: Chugoku Region (Okayama Prefecture, City of Hiroshima, City of Shimonoseki, City of Matsue, Tottori Prefecture…)Chapter V: Shikoku Region (Tokushima Prefecture, Kagawa Prefecture, Ehime Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture…)Chapter VI: Kyushu Region (Fukuoka Prefecture, City of Nagasaki, City of Kumamoto, City of Beppu, City of Miyazaki, City of Nobeoka, City of Kagoshima…)Chapter VII: Overseas Possession（Chosen – Tourist Attaractions, Mr. Ri Sho Man’s Enterprises, Taiwan, Karafuto, Kwantung Province – Dairen Kisen Kaisha Ltd., South Sea Islands）Supplement on ManchoukuoChapter I: Introduction / Chapter II: Government / Chapter III: Education / Chapter IV: Sanitation and Public Health / Chapter V: General Economic Conditions / Appendicies.Index to Advertisers
£498.75
Editon Synapse Caricatures and Cartoons, 1906-1920: A History of
Book SynopsisThis is the second series of a collection of caricatures and cartoons published in newspapers and journals worldwide during the period from the end of the nineteenth century to pre-second world war. Covering the years 1906-1920, this four-volume collection features more than 6,000 caricatures and cartoons from nearly 340 newspapers and journals of 34 countries, which includes China, India, Japan and other non-western regions as well as UK, US and Europe. Including around 6000 illustrations, Caricatures and Cartoons: A History of the World, series 2, 1906-1920 vividly describes the changes of the world around the turn of the century.Originally selected by the editor of The Review of Reviews, a monthly magazine published since 1889 in the UK and US, which carried the summery of news and reports collected from the periodicals over the world, the cartoons appeared in various sections of the magazine and its appendices. However, even in the back issue collections held at UK or US libraries, those sections were often lost and are rarely available completely. Chronologically arranged, the volumes will be very useful visual tool for students and scholars researching global modern history around the turn of the 19th century, as well as for anybody interested in the history of comics. Table of ContentsVol. 1: Introduction by Yorimitsu HashimotoCaricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1906 ― 1910 (c. 500pp.)Vol. 2: Caricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1911 ― 1915 (c. 460pp.)Vol. 3: Caricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1915 ― 1917 (c. 450 pp.)Vol. 4: Caricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1918 ― 1920 (c. 460 pp.)
£712.50
Editon Synapse Caricatures and Cartoons, 1921-1930: A History of
Book SynopsisThis is the third series of a collection of caricatures and cartoons published in newspapers and journals worldwide during the period from the end of the nineteenth century to pre-second world war. Covering the years 1921-1930, this three-volume collection features more than 4,700 caricatures and cartoons from nearly 360 newspapers and journals of 35 countries, which includes China, India, Japan and other non-western regions as well as UK, US and Europe. Caricatures and Cartoons: A History of the World, series 3, 1921-1930 vividly describes the changes of the world during the interwar period; the decline of the British empire, the rise of the USA, the aggression of Japan in the Far East, the Irish independent movement, as well as the entrance of Mussolini and Hitler into the international politics. Originally selected by the editor of The Review of Reviews, a monthly magazine published since 1889 in the UK and US, which carried the summery of news and reports collected from the periodicals over the world, the cartoons appeared in various sections of the magazine and its appendices. However, even in the back issue collections held at UK or US libraries, those sections were often lost and are rarely available completely. Chronologically arranged, the volumes will be a very useful visual tool for students and scholars researching global modern history during the interwar period, as well as for anybody interested in the history of comics. Table of ContentsVol. 1: Introduction by Yorimitsu HashimotoCaricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1921 ― 1924Vol. 2: Caricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1925 ― 1927 Vol. 3: Caricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1928 ― 1930
£1,140.00
Editon Synapse Caricatures and Cartoons, 1931-1940: A History of
Book SynopsisThis is the fourth and final series of a collection of caricatures and cartoons published in newspapers and journals worldwide during the period from the end of the nineteenth century to pre-second world war. Covering the years 1931-40, this three-volume collection features more than 3,200 caricatures and cartoons from nearly 380 newspapers and journals of 35 countries, including China, India, Japan and other non-western regions as well as the UK, US and Europe. The 1930s was particularly turbulent with depression in business and economics across the world, the growth of fascism in politics in the West and the military aggression of Japan in the East. The cartoons and caricatures collected here vividly describe incidents during this period such as the Sino-Japanese War, the Japanese withdrawal from the League of Nations and the Berlin Olympic games and also cover the decline of the British Empire, the Nazi seizure of power and communism in the USSR, to provide a unique visual resource for students and scholars interested in the history of this turbulent period.Table of ContentsVol. 1: Introduction by Yorimitsu HashimotoCaricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1931 ― 1933Vol. 2: Caricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1934 ― 1936 Vol. 3: Caricatures and Cartoons from The Review of Reviews, 1937 ― 1940
£1,425.00
NIAS Press China's Contested Internet
Book SynopsisAn exploration of the Chinese Internet based on first-hand research and original data. This captivating study covers hackerspaces, online activism, diaosi, weiguan, censorship of Internet fiction, the government presence on Weibo, and more.
£29.67
Lannoo Publishers Insta Grammar: Cars
Book SynopsisThe Insta Grammar series explores the most interesting corners of the incredibly popular social media site, Instagram. After Cats, City and Nordic, Green, Graphic and Dogs, three new subjects are revealed: Unicorn, Cars and #fail. Hitching a ride on the back of today's unicorn trend that's flooding Instagram, Unicorn shows the most original posts revolving the mythical creatures. Cars gathers the most beautiful classic car shots, while #fail is an hilarious collection of ridiculous houses, 'creative solutions' and situational humour.Trade Review"Meet the stars of Instagram: the most famous people you've never heard of" - The Independent
£7.99
