Calle, Sophie

Sophie Calle: True Stories: 66 Short Stories: New Edition

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ISBN 13:: 9782330182465
author:: Calle, Sophie
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Actes Sud
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 152
Dimensions:: 19.2 x 10.4 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
Condition:: New
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£15.56

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Sophie Calle's True Stories is a poignant and humorous collection of 66 short stories, each accompanied by a photograph. This new edition features three new tales, showcasing Calle's unique blend of poetry and autobiography. The stories are a fragment of her life, ranging from lighthearted to serious, and offer a glimpse into her experiences with childhood, marriage, sex, and death. Calle's writing is characterised by its precision and care, and her photographs are a key part of the work. This book is a form of work in progress, recounting fragments of her life with brilliant humour, insight, and pleasure. Sophie Calle is an internationally renowned artist, known for her innovative and provocative works that often blend conceptual art, constraints, and autobiography. Published in a new edition, True Stories is a unique and thought-provoking read. It is a testament to Calle's skill as a writer and photographer, and offers a fascinating insight into her life and work.

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