Nothing: A Portrait of Insomnia – A Provocative and

Nothing: A Portrait of Insomnia – A Provocative and Wide-Ranging Exploration of Consciousness Through History, Art, and Science

â€œIf thereâ€™s a more thoroughly brilliant and exciting new writer than Blake Butler . . . well, there just isnâ€™t.â€ â€”Dennis Cooper

From Blake Butler, one of the most challenging young writers of our time and the acclaimed author of the novel There Is No Year, comes a thrillingly wide-ranging and provocative book about insomniaâ€”from its role in history, art, and science through its unexpected consequences on Butlerâ€™s personal imagination, creative process, and perspective on reality. Fans of David Foster Wallace, David Shields, and Dennis Cooper will be captivated by Blake Butlerâ€™s darkly evocative prose and his daring exploration of the challenges of consciousness.
Country USA
Brand Harper Perennial
Manufacturer Harper Perennial
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0061997382_used
ReleaseDate 2011-10-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780061997389

Nothing: A Portrait of Insomnia – A Provocative and Wide-Ranging Exploration of Consciousness Through History, Art, and Science