A series of accidents has brought you this book. You may think of it not as a book; but as a library; an elevator; an amateur performance in a nearby theatre. Open it to the table of contents. Turn to the page that sounds the most interesting to you. Read a sentence or two. Repeat the process. Read this book as a creative act; and feel encouraged. 39 Microlectures: In Proximity of Performance is a collection of miniature stories; parables; musings and thinkpieces on the nature of reading; writing; art; collaboration; performance; life; death; the universe and everything. It is a unique and moving document for our times; full of curiosity and wonder; thoughtfulness and pain. Matthew Goulish; founder member of performance group Goat Island; meditates on these and other diverse themes; proving; along the way; that the boundaries between poetry and criticism; and between creativity and theory; are a lot less fixed than they may seem. The book is revelatory; solemn yet at times hilarious; and genuinely written to inspire - or perhaps provoke - creativity and thought.
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Review
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Very well written and the subjects well selectedBy Bryan MacKinnonI very much like this book. The range of examples are well selected and thought provoking. I have lived in Japan for 14 years and I have come to view Japanese architecture in a different way after reading. The author shows a real command of the subject and writes in a way that is enjoyable to read.In addition to providing much more in-depth information of many buildings in Japan of historical importance; I find it a good travel guide to these buildings and simply enjoyable to read. I have not read cover to cover but rather read a particular section on a building depending on what is of interest at the time.As an example; one of the subject buildings (Shofuku-ji) is a temple near my house and is the only official kokuho ("National Treasure") structure in the Tokyo area. Although a beautiful building; I was not able to appreciate why it was so recognized until I read the chapter in the book about it. The author was able to set the historical context and point out what makes it unique.My only issues with this edition are: 1) The binding - it is of medium quality paperback construction; and 2) the quality of the photographs inside are not as good as I would expect. Given its relatively higher price; I would have expected hardcover and better quality photographs.These reservations aside; I recommend this book.