Paraphernalia by Steven Connor
Why do most women carry handbags, while men rely on pockets? Why do so many houses have bags of bags? And why do we 'let the cat out the bag' or 'give someone the sack'? This title embarks on a historical, philosophical and linguistic journey that explores our relationships with the curious things with which we have a forgotten but daily intimacy.
Steven Connor is among the most eloquent and original cultural critics at work today* Daily Telegraph *
Urbane, witty and seductive... challenging and often enchanting -- Michael Bywater * Independent *
Ingenious, whimsical, imaginative and entertaining, this is a magical little book; a pleasurable and fidgetable stimulus to the mind. -- Iain Finlayson * The Times *
Connor has a nimble wit and fresh eye -- Stuart Kelly * Scotland on Sunday *
A critic and essayist of exceptional tact and daring... a writer who can seemingly conjure the profoundest insights out of the most minute or mundane topics... fascinating... witty and charming. -- Brian Dillon * Guardian *
Recommended... Readers will enjoy Connor on the "eroticism of rubber", the fascination of pop-smoking, the joy of fidgeting and the relationship between spectacles and the existential drama of "self-invention". * New Statesman *
Urbane, witty and seductive... challenging and often enchanting -- Michael Bywater * Independent *
Ingenious, whimsical, imaginative and entertaining, this is a magical little book; a pleasurable and fidgetable stimulus to the mind. -- Iain Finlayson * The Times *
Connor has a nimble wit and fresh eye -- Stuart Kelly * Scotland on Sunday *
A critic and essayist of exceptional tact and daring... a writer who can seemingly conjure the profoundest insights out of the most minute or mundane topics... fascinating... witty and charming. -- Brian Dillon * Guardian *
Recommended... Readers will enjoy Connor on the "eroticism of rubber", the fascination of pop-smoking, the joy of fidgeting and the relationship between spectacles and the existential drama of "self-invention". * New Statesman *
Steven Connor is Grace 2 Professor of English at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of several academic books (on subjects ranging from the English novel to ventriloquism) and contributes regularly to print media and radio. This is his first general book. Profile published the hardback in 2011 [9781846682704].
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846682711 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846682711 |
| Title | Paraphernalia |
| Author | Steven Connor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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