Something Else

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Discover an unforgettable journey through art, politics, and personal reflection with 'Something Else' by David Parkyn. This brand new paperback edition, measuring 150 x 210 mm and including 388 pages, invites readers to explore the depths of creativity and cultural upheaval in the 1960s Auckland. As you delve into this evocative narrative, you will follow the escapades of a fugitive artist grappling with a blank canvas in a city facing drought and unique weather challenges. With themes of obsession, friendship, and the impact of modern art movements, this book serves as both a personal memoir and a thought-provoking exploration of global calamities. The title chronicles an intriguing expedition to capture an iceberg, offering a metaphor for seeking clarity in turbulent times. Readers and critics alike have praised its classical yet vibrant language, making it a gem for those who savor profound literary experiences. Featuring insightful reviews that highlight its heartfelt prose, 'Something Else' delivers a brilliant perspective on the era's counterculture. Ideal for lovers of contemporary literature and art enthusiasts, this book is a must-have for any serious collection. Order now to embark on this compelling voyage.CONDITION: Brand NewDimensions: 150 x 210 mmPages: 388Bind: paperbackAuthor: David Parkyn Publisher: Piedog PressPublication Date: 01-12-2015Being the record of an expedition to locate and capture an iceberg seen to be somewhere off the coast of the South Island, last seen buried deep within Freemans Bay... Overlooking an old boatyard, in a city threatened by drought, in a country wracked by unusual weather patterns, in a building marked for demolition, a fugitive from art contemplates a blank canvas, a jar of old brushes and a fresh page in his journal. As he surveys the grounds on which he's lived and worked 'a mutinous crew' conspire to take him on a voyage of salvage and recovery, into inner city Auckland of the 'sixties to revisit the deaths which he believes his early obsession is implicated. A voyage to illuminate a looming personal and global disaster, to navigate the shoals if art and politics, obsession and friendship, and the shifting shores of modern art movements. REVIEWS - SOMETHING ELSE ‘A book to savour.’ Rowan Gibbs (E.S.A.W. Books) ‘One reason the book is remarkable is the language. It is classical but manages to describe hip better than hip. He gets the hope inherent in hippie culture. It is heartfelt writing to communicate that wondrous belief in a new way of living. Now that the threat to individual freedom is so apparent, it is a good time to do a recall.' Jacqueline Fahey (Something for the Birds; Before I Forget; Cutting Loose) 'An amazing book. The use of language most impressive, especially what for a better word I'll call free association by the characters and the narrator. So muc Show more