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No artist of the 20th century has aroused more passion and controversy, nor exerted a greater influence on art, the very nature of which Duchamp challenged and redefined as concept rather than product by questioning its traditionally privileged optical nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, he never ceased to be engaged, openly or secretly, in provocative activities and works that transformed traditional artmaking procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with the enthusiastic support of Duchamp's widow, this is one of the most original and important books ever written on this enigmatic artist. \u003cem\u003eMarcel Duchamp\u003c\/em\u003e challenges received ideas, misunderstanding, and misinformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 172 illustrations in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47425346502892,"sku":"9780500204702","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500204702.jpg?v=1774768206"},{"product_id":"first-defense-by-david-hopkins-9781594393426","title":"First Defense","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all have a built-in weapon system we rarely use. It's called anxiety. We are taught that anxiety is something to avoid. That emotional experiences such as fear, trepidation, or stress, are contrary to living a happy life. We are also told that in threatening situations, anxiety should be quelled. This is not true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst Defense\u003c\/em\u003e presents the idea that a key to success in a threatening situation is to use your anxiety to increase your sensory input with information vital to your survival. Understand how to manipulate the anxiety of your aggressor, denying him critical information he will need for success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460830445804,"sku":"9781594393426","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781594393426-first-defense.jpg?v=1774953402"},{"product_id":"dark-toys-by-david-hopkins-9780300225747","title":"Dark Toys","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all have memories of the object-world of childhood. For many of us, playthings and images from those days continue to resonate. 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