{"title":"Cher Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Cher Tan, a distinguished voice in the domain of arts and culture. Known for her insightful explorations and nuanced perspectives, Cher Tan has captivated readers with her distinctive prose and thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTan's book, \u003cem\u003ePeripathetic\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on an enlightening journey through contemporary society, shedding light on the intricacies of urban life and the cultural intersections that shape our world. Her works invite you to delve into the complexities of identity, belonging, and the human condition, all while maintaining an engaging and accessible narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned reader of cultural critiques or someone looking to broaden your understanding of arts and culture, Cher Tan's books offer profound insights and enriching experiences. Explore our carefully curated selection of Cher Tan's works and delve into the compelling themes she so eloquently addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peripathetic-by-cher-tan-9781742237992","title":"Peripathetic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Commended, Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2025, Non-Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere was something so captivating about always being on the edge, on that shaky precipice of promise - something new and something cool was just lurking around the corner and we'd arrive at it if we kick around long enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeripathetic\u003c\/i\u003e is about shit jobs. About being who you are and who you aren't online. About knowing a language four times. About living on the interstices. About thievery. About wanting. About the hyperreal. About weirdness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCher Tan's essays are as non-linear as her life, as she travels across borders that are simultaneously tightening and blurring. In luminous and inventive prose, they look beyond the performance of everyday life, seeking answers that continually elude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaying homage to the many outsider artists, punks, drop-outs and rogue philosophers who came before, this book is about the resistance of orthodoxies - even when it feels impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Tan is searingly intelligent and often very funny, making\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003ePeripathetic\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eboth a thought-provoking and deeply pleasurable read.'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian Australia\u003c\/i\u003e, Best Books of 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeripathetic\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating collection, always animated by Tan's distinctive, acidic voice and rambunctious aesthetic. The essays are bold and always manage to be intellectually engaging and incredibly good fun.' Fiona Wright,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Tan is a sharpshooter, putting into words thoughts that had previously only rattled in my head.' ArtsHub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Invigoratingly thoughtful, playful and stylistically uncompromising in the best of senses.'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\/The Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'We need curious, energetic and risk-taking commentators like Tan.'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082378920172,"sku":"9781742237992","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8281603482808.jpg?v=1765273895"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/cher-tan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}