{"title":"Tobias Carroll","description":"\u003cp\u003eTobias Carroll's works delve into the intersections of art, politics, and society, offering insightful perspectives that challenge conventional narratives. His writing navigates complex cultural landscapes with a sharp, analytical eye, inviting readers to reflect on the visual and political signals that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn collections such as \u003cem\u003ePolitical Sign\u003c\/em\u003e, Carroll explores the power of imagery and symbolism within public spaces, making his books essential for those interested in contemporary arts and cultural discourse. His approach is both intellectual and accessible, bridging critical theory with everyday experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"political-sign-by-tobias-carroll-9781501358104","title":"Political Sign","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalist for the Big Other Book Award for Nonfiction 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an election year, political signs can be impossible to avoid. They’re in front yards, on bumper stickers, and in some places you might never have expected. \u003cem\u003eTobias Carroll\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles the permutations and secret histories of political signs, venturing into the story of how they came to be and illuminating how the signs around us shape us in ways we often fail to appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era of political polarization and heated debate, what can be learned from studying how our personal space becomes the setting for both? Understanding political signs can help us understand our current political moment, and how we might transcend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in \u003cem\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431998013676,"sku":"9781501358104","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501358104.jpg?v=1774556978"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tobias-carroll.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}