Funny Weather

Art in an Emergency

(Author) Olivia Laing
Format: Paperback
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Olivia Laing, prize-winning, bestselling author of The Lonely City and Crudo, returns with a career-spanning collection of essays on the power of art in times of crisis.

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Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
368
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781529027655
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
April 29, 2021

Olivia Laing

Olivia Laing is a British writer known for her insightful and introspective non-fiction works. She is best known for her critically acclaimed book "The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone" which explores the experience of loneliness through the lens of art and culture. Laing's writing style is lyrical and deeply personal, blending memoir with cultural criticism. She has made significant contributions to the genre of creative non-fiction, infusing her work with empathy and intellectual rigor. Laing's work has resonated with readers around the world, sparking conversations about mental health, identity, and the human experience.

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