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Review by Paul Lappen (190304) Rating (9/10) Review
by Paul Lappen
Duncan Laurie discusses the science of radionics. Douglas Rushkoff
looks at media viruses. Howard Bloom (The Lucifer principle) talks
about the coming biological apocalypse. Grant Morrison talks about Robert Anton Wilson talks about Aleister Crowley and the Illuminati. Artist Paul Laffoley has a solution to the housing shortage; grow houses from plants. A separate interview with Laffoley looks at a painting of his that is supposedly alive. Metzger, the interviewer, visits Kembra Pfahler, New York's most outrageous performance artist. Last, but not least, Genesis P-Orridge (of the band Throbbing Gristle) tells what it's like to be the leader of your own cult. Those who understand the previous two paragraphs need read no further; buy this book. For everyone else, the people profiled here take their own paths through life. They visit places that the rest of us don't even know exist. The fringes of modern culture are where they hang out.
Lest anyone think that this is just an interview book, there are
plenty of pictures included. Some of them are quite disturbing,
so this book is very much not for everyone. For those who are
ready to have their minds forced open, this book will do a very
good job. It's highly recommended. |
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