T.A.Z.: The Temporary Autonomous Zone

The title alone should be enough of an intrigue to get your attention. Hakim Bey is probably the most popular American writer that no one has ever heard of (check out how many websites are linked to him). For those in the know, Bey is easily the most cutting edge and controversial political philosopher at the end of this American Century. I would go so far as to say that he has the ability to approach common problems of 20th century politics with the same lateral-thinking genius that Einstein brought to 19th century physics; he sidesteps the implicit and invisible assumptions of most political dialogue, treating social change as a zen koan and anarchism as Western culture's crass attempt at something equivalent to Taoism. I promise that show more you've never read anything quite like this. -Charles show less

A worthless collection of disorganized ramblings and pseudo-anarchic mumbo-jumbo. Is this supposed to be spiritual, or inspired, or even revolutionary? Try self-indulgent, juvenile, and laughably mainstream. Just one example ought to prove the point: Bey advocates walking into your local Citibank branch and taking a shit on the floor. Wow, man, that's gonna change things! How radical! No, wait, that's just stupid...

Seriously overhyped nonsense on display here, without a shred of actual analysis, insight, or inspiration to be found. If I could give it zero stars, I would.

i love hakim bey.
i love him.
i have always loved him.
more people should read his books.
brilliant brilliant brilliant.

One of those crazy unclassifiable anarcho-surrealist publications that came out in the 80s-90s.

Author is a nasty pedophile and advocates plastering pictures of naked children outdoors.

ISBN: 907276837X