Economically downtrodden New York City in the mid-to-late 1970s was like the end of the world, but only if you chose to see it that way. For young artists running amok in the collapsing capital, the possibilities seemed endless. For Manuel DeLanda (born 1952), a Mexican transplant enrolled at the Sc...

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Other Authors:	Klacsmann, John 1985- (Editor), Lampert, Andrew (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	[Atlanta, Ga. ; New York] J&L Books [2018] [New York, NY] Anthology Film Archives [2018]
Subjects:	De Landa, Manuel > 1952- De Landa, Manuel Video art / 20th century Photography, Artistic Street photography / New York (State) / New York Street photography Video art New York (State) / New York 1900-1999 Bildband
Summary:	Economically downtrodden New York City in the mid-to-late 1970s was like the end of the world, but only if you chose to see it that way. For young artists running amok in the collapsing capital, the possibilities seemed endless. For Manuel DeLanda (born 1952), a Mexican transplant enrolled at the School of Visual Arts, overcrowded sidewalks and decrepit subway stations were blank canvases for inspired mayhem. Widely recognized today as a philosopher, professor and author, DeLanda initially came to prominence as one of the premiere experimental filmmakers of his generation. Fueled by the gonzo humor and graphic audacity of Frank Zappa and Zap Comix, DeLanda's fevered productions were among the most deliriously innovative movies of the punk era
Physical Description:	151 Seiten 23 cm
ISBN:	9780989531191 0989531198