Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being in Person

The light touch of a hairdresser's hands on one's scalp, the euphoric energy of a nightclub, huddling...
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Author: Andy Field
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Language: English
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Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being in Person by Field, Andy

Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being in Person

¥4,193

Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being in Person

¥4,193
Author: Andy Field
Format: Paperback
Language: English

The light touch of a hairdresser's hands on one's scalp, the euphoric energy of a nightclub, huddling with strangers under a shelter in the rain, a spontaneous snowball fight in the street, a daily interaction with a homeless man--such mundane connections, when we closely inhabit the same space, and touch or are touched by others, were nearly lost to "social distancing." Will we ever again shake hands without a thought?

In this deeply rewarding book, Andy Field brings together history, science, psychology, queer theory, and pop culture with his love of urban life and his own experiences--both as a city-dweller and as a performance artist--to forge creative connections: walking hand-in-hand with strangers, knocking on doors, staging encounters in parked cars. In considering twelve different kinds of encounters, from car rides to video calls to dog-walker chats in the park, Field argues "that in the spontaneity and joy of our meetings with each other, we might find the faint outline of a better future."



Author: Andy Field
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 07/18/2023
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.19h x 5.60w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9781324036586


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2023
Publishers Weekly 05/22/2023

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