Anthology of prose, poetry and literary criticism. "oulipo Compendium" is a late 20th-century kabala, a labyrinth of literary secrets that will lure the uninitiated into rethinking everything they know about books and writing. The editors have done an astounding job putting together this nutty, one-of-a-kind book. It is the definitive encyclopedia of contemporary word-magic" (Paul Auster). Oulipo was -is -- a seedbed, a grimace, a carnival. This is an indispensable book for everyone who cares about literature" (Susan Sontag ...
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Anthology of prose, poetry and literary criticism. "oulipo Compendium" is a late 20th-century kabala, a labyrinth of literary secrets that will lure the uninitiated into rethinking everything they know about books and writing. The editors have done an astounding job putting together this nutty, one-of-a-kind book. It is the definitive encyclopedia of contemporary word-magic" (Paul Auster). Oulipo was -is -- a seedbed, a grimace, a carnival. This is an indispensable book for everyone who cares about literature" (Susan Sontag). The "Oulipo Compendium" abounds in material for writers, teachers and scholars; it also offers a cornucopia of entertainment for curious readers. "Oulipans: rats who build the labyrinth from which they plan to escape" (Raymond Queneau).
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Used book in good and clean conditions. Pages and cover are intact. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks. Fast Shipping.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good. 8 1/4" X 9" This is the first comprehensive survey of the Workshop for Potential Literature (Ouvroir de litterature potentielle) founded by Raymond Queneau and Francois Le Lionais in 1960 to explore how abstract restrictions could be combined with imaginative writing (as in Georges Perec's novel written without the letter e); it includes a complete translation of Queneau's 100, 000, 000, 000, 000 Poems, the work that led to Oulipo's creation; Jacques Roubaud's extensive account of Oulipo's history and practice; documentation of Oulipian writing techniques, with translated or original examples; analyses of Oulipian works; and biographical, bibliographical, and theoretical information with photographs and illustrations; John Ashbery writes that "By substituting formidably strict forms for Surrealism's controversial notion of 'total liberty', the Oulipo has created an amazingly beautiful and profound body of literature, which this long-awaited volume at last brings to the attention of English-speaking readers. " (colorful pictorial cover with creases on front and rear covers, otherwise a bright, clean, tight copy)
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Near Fine. Illustrated paperback cover, quarto.333 pages, illustrated throughout. Near fine copy. Definitive guide to all things Oulipo. All books shipped in boxes.
