Korine, Harmony
A Crackup at the Race Riots
- ISBN 13:
- 9781937112103
- author:
- Korine, Harmony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Drag City
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 172
- Dimensions:
- 1.1 x 14 x 23.1 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Crack-up at the Race Riots by Harmony Korine is a novel that defies cohesion, instead presenting a collage of lists, story fragments, and disparate elements. The book features a range of references to music, movies, and pop culture, as well as a focus on themes such as suicide and celebrity life. Suicide notes, including one that begins "Mother, I am in love with you", are a recurring motif, alongside observations on the lives of various celebrities, including silent movie star Fatty Arbuckle and musician Tupac Shakur. The book also touches on themes of sex and relationships, including an incestuous angle and homophobia. The result is a work that is both chaotic and fascinating, a true original that showcases Korine's unique talent and perspective.
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