This is the first full-length study in English of Michel Leiris's work. Frequently cited as a central figure in contemporary French culture, Leiris was an outstanding writer whose double career as ethnographer and creative writer places him at important points of intersection within French cultural [...]
This is a magnificently illustrated volume that showcases the unique work of Francis Bacon - one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists. The centenary of Francis Bacon's birth is being celebrated with major exhibitions at the Tate Britain, The Prado Museum in Madrid, and The Metropolitan Muse[...]
Hur skriver man en bok som är farlig för en själv? Det var den frågan som författaren och etnografen Michel Leiris (1901-90) ställde sig själv vid mitten av 30-talet. Han sökte ett skrivande som utsatte honom för en lika stor risk som den tjurfäktaren konfronterade på arenan. Sva[...]