Snow, Philippa
Which as You Know Means Violence: On Self-Injury as Art and Entertainment
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781913462468
- author:
- Snow, Philippa
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Repeater Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 centimetres (0.37 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Philippa Snow's book explores the complex world of self-injury as art and entertainment, where individuals choose to inflict pain on themselves for various reasons.
The author delves into the realm of contemporary art, pranksters, stuntmen, and YouTube personalities who engage in self-inflicted violence, examining the role of pain and sadomasochism in twenty-first century culture.
In this thought-provoking analysis, Snow sheds light on the motivations and underlying drivers of those who enact violence on themselves, offering a nuanced understanding of the intersection of art, culture, and self-inflicted harm.
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