Mark Fisher Libros

A collection of transcripts from Mark Fisher's final series of lectures at Goldsmiths, University of London, in late 2016. Edited and with an introduction by Matt Colquhoun, this collection of lecture notes and transcriptions reveals acclaimed writer and blogger Mark Fisher in his element -- the classroom -- outlining a project that Fisher's death left so bittersweetly unfinished. Beginning with that most fundamental of questions -- "Do we really want what we say we want?" -- Fisher explores the relationship between desire and capitalism, and wonders what new forms of desire we might still excavate from the past, present, and future. From the emergence and failure of the counterculture in the 1970s to the continued development of his left-accelerationist line of thinking, this volume charts a tragically interrupted course for thinking about the raising of a new kind of consciousness, and the cultural and political implications of doing so. For Fisher, this process of consciousness raising was always, fundamentally, psychedelic -- just not in the way that we might think...

The symbiotic relationship of man and non-human animals is the result of a long intertwined history of the evolution of biological, social and cultural needs. This book explores the development of that relationship.

A comprehensive collection of the writings of Mark Fisher (1968-2017), whose work defined critical writing for a generation. This comprehensive collection brings together the work of acclaimed blogger, writer, political activist and lecturer Mark Fisher (aka k-punk). Covering the period 2004 - 2016, the collection will include some of the best writings from his seminal blog k-punk; a selection of his brilliantly insightful film, television and music reviews; his key writings on politics, activism, precarity, hauntology, mental health and popular modernism for numerous websites and magazines; his final unfinished introduction to his planned work on "Acid Communism"; and a number of important interviews from the last decade. Edited by Darren Ambrose and with a foreword by Simon Reynolds.

The book explores the eerie atmosphere of Chillingham Castle, renowned as Britain's most haunted location. It delves into its gruesome history and the various paranormal occurrences reported over the years. Additionally, it shares the personal experiences of a regular visitor, offering a unique perspective on the castle's haunted reputation.

Fisher pays tribute to one of the most delicate and enigmatic of foods--the oyster--in this gastronomical classic, originally published in 1941 and now reissued as a sumptuous jacketed paperback. Includes 28 recipes and descriptions of various regional styles of preparation.

An analysis of the ways in which capitalism has presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system.

Exploring the concepts of the Weird and the Eerie, Mark Fisher delves into their unique characteristics and significance in 20th-century fiction. While often linked to horror, these modes evoke a deep fascination with the unknown rather than pure terror. Fisher argues that understanding these liminal concepts is essential to grasping the human condition. He examines works by notable authors like H. P. Lovecraft and Margaret Atwood, as well as films by directors such as Stanley Kubrick, highlighting how these themes manifest across different narratives.

A noted British cultural critic takes on some of the strangest works of art from the 20th century and dissects our fascination with the unsettling in popular music, film, and writing What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? Two closely related but distinct modes, and each possesses its own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with Horror, but this genre alone does not fully encapsulate the pull of the outside and the unknown. In several essays, Mark Fisher argues that a proper understanding of the human condition requires examination of transitory concepts such as the Weird and the Eerie. Featuring discussion of the works of: H. P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and Christopher Nolan.

In this inspirational story, follow a down-on-his-luck golf pro whose chance encounter with a mysterious multimillionaire changes his game—and his life—forever. Using golf as a metaphor for life, the millionaire teaches the golfer important keys to success such as how to: • Overcome self-doubt and fear • Visualize desired outcomes • Conquer negative thoughts • Break patterns of failure • Knock down mental barriers • Give unselfishly Like the golfer, you too will discover how the lessons in this book can be put into immediate practice—on the golf course, in business, and in every part of your life. Triumph over your self-imposed limitations and start fresh down a road of new opportunities. Let The Golfer and the Millionaire be your guide.