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Dystopia: Post-Apocalyptic Art, Fiction, Movies & More (Gothic Dreams)

by Dave Golder

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We have an obsession with broken societiesset in futuristic worlds, curious but terrifying new technologies and post-apocalyptic dusty wastelands where survivors grow more desperate every day. Dystopian worldscreated in art, books, movies, TV shows and even music have always been hugely popular, stemming from such fantastic literature as 1984and Day of the Triffids, but their popularity is, if possible, increasing. This exciting new book explores why we are so captivated by gritty, violent worlds and looks at how recent releases such as The Hunger Gameshave created an incredible snowball effect, encouraging new works and reminding us of the classics. Fantastic contemporary artwork by a range of great artists features alongside punchy text, bringing to life dystopian worlds full of cyberpunk fashion where the cameras are always watching...… (more)
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a good introduction for those not that familiar with the post-apocalyptic art. Not for me in that sense (I already know much more), but I absolutely loved the illustrations, more than perfect to my (dark) taste. ( )
  milosdumbraci | May 5, 2023 |
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We have an obsession with broken societiesset in futuristic worlds, curious but terrifying new technologies and post-apocalyptic dusty wastelands where survivors grow more desperate every day. Dystopian worldscreated in art, books, movies, TV shows and even music have always been hugely popular, stemming from such fantastic literature as 1984and Day of the Triffids, but their popularity is, if possible, increasing. This exciting new book explores why we are so captivated by gritty, violent worlds and looks at how recent releases such as The Hunger Gameshave created an incredible snowball effect, encouraging new works and reminding us of the classics. Fantastic contemporary artwork by a range of great artists features alongside punchy text, bringing to life dystopian worlds full of cyberpunk fashion where the cameras are always watching...

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