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Book Synopsis: Antarctica, the only uninhabited continent, belongs to no single country and has no government. While certain countries lay claim to portions of the landmass, it is the only solid land on the planet with no unified national affiliation. Drawing on the continent’s rich history of inspiring exploration and artistic endeavors, Paul D. Miller a.k.a. DJ Spooky has put together his own multimedia, multidisciplinary study of Antactica. Book of Ice is one aspect of this ongoing project. In light of climate change and tireless human enterprise to be present everywhere on the planet, Miller uses Antarctica as a point on entry for contemplating humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Using photographs and film stills from his journey to the bottom of the world, along with original artworks and re-appropriated archival materials, Miller ponders how Antarctica could liberate itself from the rest of the world. Part fictional manifesto, part history and part science book, Book of Ice furthers Miller’s reputation as an innovative artist capable of making the old look new. The Book of Ice contains an introduction by celebrated physicist Brian Greene, author of the bestselling Fabric of the Cosmos.
“This is not cool, this is freezing. I still have frostbite.” --Stefan Sagmeister
“A rare mind encounters a rare place--this is an entirely new take on the bottom of the world, very cool (but getting warmer).” --Bill McKibben, American environmentalist, journalist, and author
“Antarctica is full of wonder. Paul D Miller has visited and returned with treasure. You hold in your hand interviews, photographs, histories, architectural plans, propaganda, sheet music, hyperlinks and a manifesto demanding that you never set foot there. This is work as unbounded and untameable as the continent itself. Read it and feel dislocated in the best possible way.” --Raj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing
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Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Antarctica with the captivating Book of Ice by DJ Spooky. This groundbreaking multimedia study takes you on a journey to the only uninhabited continent on Earth, a land with no unified national affiliation. Drawing on a rich history of exploration and artistic endeavors, DJ Spooky delves into humanity's relationship with the natural world.
Inside the Book of Ice, you'll find breathtaking photographs and film stills from DJ Spooky's own expedition to Antarctica. These visuals, combined with original artworks and re-appropriated archival materials, create a truly immersive reading experience. Lose yourself in this part fictional manifesto, part history, and part science book, as DJ Spooky invites you to contemplate the continent's potential for liberation.
Renowned physicist Brian Greene, author of the bestselling Fabric of the Cosmos, provides an insightful introduction to the Book of Ice, adding an extra layer of expertise to this extraordinary work. Discover a world where fiction meets reality, where history intertwines with science, and where the old is transformed into something new and exciting.
"This is not cool, this is freezing. I still have frostbite." - Stefan Sagmeister
"A rare mind encounters a rare place - this is an entirely new take on the bottom of the world, very cool (but getting warmer)." - Bill McKibben, American environmentalist, journalist, and author
"Antarctica is full of wonder. Paul D Miller has visited and returned with treasure. You hold in your hand interviews, photographs, histories, architectural plans, propaganda, sheet music, hyperlinks, and a manifesto demanding that you never set foot there. This is work as unbounded and untameable as the continent itself. Read it and feel dislocated in the best possible way." - Raj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Antarctica. Get your hands on the Book of Ice now and embark on a journey like no other.
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