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Petersham: Ant Press, 2011. paperback. 8 x 9.5 inches. paperback. 190 pages. The Silent Scream: Political and Social Comment in Books by Artists presents not only a companion catalogue to an exhibition held at the Monash University Rare Books Library, but also a journey through some of humanity's most inhumane and hypocritical moments. The catalogue provides insights into 77 influential books and works presented in book form in the past 90 years. Monica Oppen and Peter Lyssiotis, both practicing artists, lend their unique perspective in the social content and the techniques behind the production of these books. The book begins with a short preface by Sarah Bodman about the messages that can be portrayed with written word. Throughout history, many texts and books have been banned, censored, and even burned in an effort to prevent their contents from spreading. This exhibition brings to light some of the bold texts that have survived time such as those that have endured wars and revolutions,…
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Monash University Library, Melbourne 2011(exhibition catalogue). 24.0 x 20.0cms, 192pp, colour illusts, very good+ paperback with French flaps (author's inscription) This exhibition had 3 sections: 1918-1950, across 2 wars; 1960-1990, alienation & engagement, the Cold War in a nucelar era; 1990-the present, imperialism, fundamentalism, democracy, oil & its shadow.
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