The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord Paperback Book

Description: The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord, Ken Knabb Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Society of the Spectacle is a carefully considered effort to clarify the most fundamental tendencies and contradictions of the society in which we find ourselves-in order to facilitate its overthrow.Guy Debord was the founder of the Situationist International, the notorious avant-garde group that helped trigger the May 1968 revolt in France, which brought the entire country to a standstill for several weeks. His book The Society of the Spectacle, originally published in Paris in 1967, has been translated into more than twenty other languages and is arguably the most important radical work of the twentieth century. Ken Knabbs meticulous new translation is the first edition in any language to include extensive annotations, clarifying the historical allusions and revealing the sources of Debords quotations and "dtournements."Contrary to popular misconceptions, Debords book is neither an ivory tower "philosophical" discourse nor a mere expression of "protest." This makes the book more of a challenge, but it is also why it remains so pertinent more than half a century after its original publication, while countless other social theories and intellectual fads have come and gone.It has, in fact, become even more pertinent than ever, because the spectacle has become more all-pervading and glaringly obvious than ever. As Debord noted in his follow-up work, Comments on the Society of the Spectacle (1988), "spectacular domination has succeeded in raising an entire generation molded to its laws."Debords book remains the best guidebook to understanding that mold and breaking it. Author Biography Guy Debord was the founder of the Situationist International (1957), the editor of its journal Internationale Situationniste (1958-1969), the author of several books, and the creator of seven films, including one based on his book The Society of the Spectacle.Ken Knabb has translated numerous works by Guy Debord and the Situationist International, including Debords The Society of the Spectacle (2014; reissued by PM Press in 2024) and Debords Complete Cinematic Works (2003; to be reissued by PM Press in 2025). Knabbs own writings, published in Public Secrets: Collected Skirmishes of Ken Knabb (1997) and posted online at his "Bureau of Public Secrets" website, have been translated into more than fifteen languages. He is currently presenting a series of Zoom webinars on The Society of the Spectacle and the Situationist International Anthology.Ken Knabb has translated numerous works by Guy Debord and the Situationist International, including Debords The Society of the Spectacle (2014; reissued by PM Press in 2024) and Debords Complete Cinematic Works (2003; to be reissued by PM Press in 2025). Knabbs own writings, published in Public Secrets: Collected Skirmishes of Ken Knabb (1997) and posted online at his "Bureau of Public Secrets" website, have been translated into more than fifteen languages. He is currently presenting a series of Zoom webinars on The Society of the Spectacle and the Situationist International Anthology. Details ISBN-13 9798887440569 Title The Society of the Spectacle Author Guy Debord, Ken Knabb Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 160 Publisher PM Press GE_Item_ID:161419345; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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