{"title":"Ivan Kreilkamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of \u003cem\u003eIvan Kreilkamp\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and scholar whose insightful analysis provides a deep dive into the intricate realms of arts and culture. Known for his formidable intellect and engaging style, Kreilkamp crafts narratives that invite readers to reconsider and appreciate the nuances of modern literature. His noteworthy exploration, \u003cstrong\u003eA Visit from the Goon Squad Reread\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a fresh perspective on contemporary literary tropes and their impact on culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKreilkamp's works stand out for their ability to blend scholarly examination with accessible prose, making complex ideas both comprehensible and fascinating. His contributions extend across various media and cultural discussions, allowing readers to engage with and celebrate the diverse tapestry of artistic expression. Ideal for enthusiasts and scholars alike, Ivan Kreilkamp's books are a valuable addition to any collection focused on arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-visit-from-the-goon-squad-reread-by-ivan-kreilkamp-9780231187114","title":"A Visit from the Goon Squad Reread","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Egan described her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel \u003cem\u003eA Visit from the Goon Squad\u003c\/em\u003e as a combination of Proust and \u003cem\u003eThe Sopranos\u003c\/em\u003e. In rereading the book, Ivan Kreilkamp takes Egan up on her comparison, showing how it blends a concern with the status of the novel in the twenty-first century with an elegiac meditation on how we experience the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKreilkamp, a former music critic, examines how Egan's characters turn to rock and especially punk in search of community and meaning. He considers what the novel's portrayal of music says about the role of art in contemporary culture as digitisation makes older technologies obsolete. Combining personal and critical reflection, he reveals how \u003cem\u003eA Visit from the Goon Squad\u003c\/em\u003e articulates and responds to the sense of loss many feel as cherished physical objects are replaced with immaterial data. For Kreilkamp, Egan's novel compellingly combines the psychological realism of the nineteenth-century novel with more recent and transient forms such as the celebrity magazine profile or a PowerPoint presentation to provide a self-reflective diagnosis of the decay and endurance of literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArranged like Egan's novel into A and B sides, this book highlights not only how \u003cem\u003eA Visit from the Goon Squad\u003c\/em\u003e speaks to our mass-media and digital present but also its page-turning pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46732896305388,"sku":"9780231187114","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7927843482270.jpg?v=1755144838"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ivan-kreilkamp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}