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Nominated for the 2023 Heritage Toronto Book Award
A defence of the dying art of losing an afternoon—and gaining new appreciation—amidst the bins and shelves of bricks-and-mortar shops.
Written during the pandemic, when the world was marooned at home and consigned to scrolling screens, On Browsing chronicles what we've lost through online shopping, streaming, and the relentless digitisation of culture. The latest in the Field Notes series, On Browsing is an elegy for physical media, a polemic in defence of perusing the world in person, and a love letter to the dying practice of scanning bookshelves, combing CD bins, and losing yourself in the stacks.
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On Browsing by Jason Guriel is praised for its nostalgic exploration of the lost art of browsing through books, records, and movies. Critics appreciate the book's personal insight into the joy of physical browsing and note its thoughtful commentary on how digital convenience has altered this experience. Reviewers find the work reflective and poignant, underscoring the value of patience and discovery in an increasingly instant world.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781771965101
Publisher: Biblioasis
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 December 2022
Country: Canada
Imprint: Biblioasis
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 107.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Jason Guriel is the author of several books, including the verse novel Forgotten Work (Biblioasis 2020). His writing has appeared in Air Mail, The Atlantic, Slate, The New Republic, The Yale Review, The Walrus, Poetry, and elsewhere. He lives in Toronto.
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