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Arboretum

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Arboretum is David Byrne's most personal work, a unique collection of drawings that delve into the form of the tree diagram. Blending science, automatic writing, self-analysis and satire, this book offers a journey through irrational logic by applying scientific rigour to unconventional premises. The tree diagram here becomes a tool for unexpected self-revelation and insight.
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This book will appeal to readers interested in arts and culture, particularly those who appreciate innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to creativity. Fans of David Byrne's diverse work across music, photography and writing will find Arboretum especially engaging.

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An intimate, enigmatic glimpse into the mind of the legendary musician and internationally bestselling author of How Music Works. With a new introduction by the author.

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For over thirty years, besides making music, David Byrne has focused his unique genius upon forms as diverse as the archaeology of music as we know it, architectural photography and the uses of PowerPoint. Now he presents his most personal work to date, a collection of drawings exploring the form of the tree diagram.

Arboretum is an eclectic blend of science, automatic writing, self-analysis and satire. A journey through irrational logic - the application of scientific rigour and form to irrational premises, proceeding from careful nonsense to unexpected sense.

The tree diagram is a form that might reveal more about yourself than you dreamed possible.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786899507

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: b&w illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 208

About the Author

David Byrne is a Scottish-born Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of Talking Heads. He has been the recipient of many awards, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe. The author of How Music Works, Bicycle Diaries and The New Sins, Byrne lives in New York City.

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