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Book Synopsis: Dennis Cooper is one of the most inventive and prolific artists of our time. Working in a variety of forms and media since he first exploded onto the scene in the early 1970s, he has been a punk poet, a queercore novelist, a transgressive blogger, an indie filmmaker—each successive incarnation more ingenious and surprising than the last. Cooper’s unflinching determination to probe the obscure, often violent recesses of the human psyche have seen him compared with literary outlaws like Rimbaud, Genet, and the Marquis de Sade.
In this, the first book-length study of Cooper’s life and work, Diarmuid Hester shows that such comparisons hardly scratch the surface. A lively retrospective appraisal of Cooper’s fifty-year career, Wrong tracks the emergence of Cooper’s singular style alongside his participation in a number of American subcultural movements like New York School poetry, punk rock, and radical queercore music and zines. Using extensive archival research, close readings of texts, and new interviews with Cooper and his contemporaries, Hester weaves a complex and often thrilling biographical narrative that attests to Cooper’s status as a leading figure of the American post–War avant-garde.
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Discover the fascinating life and works of Dennis Cooper, an acclaimed artist who has captivated audiences for over five decades. From his early days as a punk poet to his groundbreaking novels and transgressive films, Cooper's creativity knows no bounds. Now, in "A Critical Biography of Dennis Cooper," author Diarmuid Hester delves deep into Cooper's world, offering a detailed retrospective of his career and shedding light on his profound impact on American subcultural movements like New York School poetry, punk rock, and radical queercore music and zines.
Get ready to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the bold and audacious mind of Dennis Cooper. Hester's extensive research, combined with close readings of Cooper's influential texts and exclusive interviews, tells the captivating story of a true avant-garde visionary. By exploring the obscure and often taboo corners of the human psyche, Cooper has earned comparisons to literary rebels such as Rimbaud, Genet, and the Marquis de Sade. Experience the thrill of witnessing Cooper's artistic evolution and the impact he has made on contemporary art and culture.
If you're a fan of boundary-pushing art and literature, "A Critical Biography of Dennis Cooper" is a must-read. This meticulously crafted book offers a window into Cooper's immense talent, revealing the depths of his artistic genius and the boldness of his creative expressions. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the world of one of the most innovative and prolific artists of our time.
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