Potts, Rolf
Souvenir (Object Lessons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501329418
- author:
- Potts, Rolf
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 16.26 x 11.68 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Semiotics & Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Souvenir by Rolf Potts is a thought-provoking exploration of the objects we bring back from our travels. These souvenirs are more than just mementos - they hold personal and cultural significance, revealing the complexities of human experience.
From ancient relics to mass-produced trinkets, travel writer Rolf Potts delves into a rich history that examines the intersections of authenticity, cultural obligation, market forces, human suffering, and self-presentation. Through his lens, souvenirs are revealed as personalized forms of folk storytelling, enabling people to make sense of the world and their place in it.
Featuring illustrations by Cedar Van Tassel, Souvenir offers a nuanced understanding of the significance of these everyday objects. This beautifully designed book is part of the Object Lessons series, which explores the hidden lives of ordinary things.
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