{"title":"W J T Mitchell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the esteemed scholar W J T Mitchell, renowned for his insightful contributions in the intersecting fields of visual culture, art history, and media theory. This selection delves into his profound explorations of images and the roles they play within society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eMental Traveler\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling memoir that offers a unique window into Mitchell's personal experiences and intellectual journey. Known for his engaging prose, Mitchell seamlessly weaves together narratives that challenge and expand our understanding of the visual world. His works are perfect for readers who appreciate a blend of biography and cultural theory, providing both scholarly depth and personal introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student of cultural studies, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about the power of images, W J T Mitchell's works offer a treasure trove of knowledge and perspective. Explore this collection and engage with the fascinating dialogues that Mitchell opens up in the world of visual literacy and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mental-traveler-by-w-j-t-mitchell-9780226695938","title":"Mental Traveler","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does a parent make sense of a child’s severe mental illness? How does a father meet the daily challenges of caring for his gifted but delusional son, while seeking to overcome the stigma of madness and the limits of psychiatry? W. J. T. Mitchell’s memoir tells the story—at once representative and unique—of one family’s encounter with mental illness and bears witness to the life of the talented young man who was his son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGabriel Mitchell was diagnosed with schizophrenia at age twenty-one and died by suicide eighteen years later. He left behind a remarkable archive of creative work and a father determined to honour his son’s attempts to conquer his own illness. Before his death, Gabe had been working on a film that would show madness from inside and out, as media stereotype and spectacle, symptom and stigma, malady and minority status, disability and gateway to insight. He was convinced that madness is an extreme form of subjective experience that we all endure at some point in our lives, whether in moments of ecstasy or melancholy, or in the enduring trauma of a broken heart. Gabe’s declared ambition was to transform schizophrenia from a death sentence to a learning experience, and madness from a curse to a critical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShot through with love and pain, \u003ci\u003eMental Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e shows how Gabe drew his father into his quest for enlightenment within madness. It is a book that will touch anyone struggling to cope with mental illness, and especially for parents and caregivers of those caught in its grasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855811137772,"sku":"9780226695938","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19187663482268.jpg?v=1759278874"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/w-j-t-mitchell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}