A Book of Surrealist Games: Ed. by Mel Gooding

Brotchie, Alistair

ISBN 10: 1570620849 / ISBN 13: 9781570620843

Published by Shambhala Redstone Editions, 1995

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Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Seller Inventory # M01570620849-G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Book of Surrealist Games: Ed. by Mel Gooding
• Publisher: Shambhala Redstone Editions
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570620849
• ISBN 13: 9781570620843
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

In A Book of Surrealist Games, readers are invited into the captivating realm of Surrealism, where creativity knows no bounds. This comprehensive collection of the methods used by the artists and poets of the Surrealist school explores the movement’s radical approach to art and thought, offering a collection of games and techniques that serve as both historical document and practical manual for unlocking the unconscious mind.

Discover how the Surrealists used play and chance to subvert established norms and liberate words and images from rational constraints. From automatic writing to the exquisite corpse, Alastair Brotchie and Mel Gooding help illuminate the collaborative nature of Surrealist practices, revealing how these playful activities fostered unexpected connections among artists. This collection also examines the philosophical underpinnings of the movement, exploring its critique of societal norms and bourgeois values. A Book of Surrealist Games challenges readers to reclaim their imaginative faculties and engage with the world in a more playful way, where everyday objects transform into symbols of deeper meaning and dreams manifest in tangible forms.

About the Author

Mel Gooding is the editor of the Surrealist Games box and coeditor of The Playful Eye, a book of games and visual tricks.