Amerika, Mark

Remix the Book

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ISBN 13:
9780816676156
author:
Amerika, Mark
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Minnesota Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
312
Dimensions:
22.6 x 13.7 x 2.3 cm
Genre:
Literary studies: poetry & poets
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£24.17

Description

Digital culture has undergone significant transformations with the advent of new technologies. The mashup, a creative practice that combines disparate elements to form innovative works, is a defining feature of our digital age. In "remixthebook", Mark Amerika explores the art of the remix as a philosophical and cultural phenomenon. Through a series of essays, he examines how this practice has evolved from earlier avant-garde and modernist movements, drawing on diverse sources such as literature, music, and philosophy. This book is a provocative textual performance that showcases the literary remix and reflects on the nature of remix culture. A companion website will be launched to facilitate further engagement with remix culture, inviting artists and writers to create their own mashups and push the boundaries of art and literary culture.

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