Amerika, Mark
Remix the Book
- 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:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
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.