Brian Dillon Books

Discover critical, personal essays on artists, writers, and Brexit in In Pieces. Written by Brian Dillon, this book explores the slippages between life, work, and reputation, with a focus on Diane Arbus, Claude Cahun, and William Eggleston. Dillon also reflects on Englishness and the personal impacts of the Prozac craze and paranoid relationships with photography. Explore the dissident modernism echoed in contemporary artists like Helen Marten and Eva Rothschild.

Discover a major monograph on one of Europe's preeminent contemporary artists. Wilhelm Sasnal draws on found images from his surroundings to create works of art that act as an archive to the mass of sprawling images that flood contemporary life. His work addresses weighty historical themes such as the Holocaust, or familiar pop-cultural icons at a time of sociopolitical transformation. With a concise approach to his subject matter, Sasnal captures stolen moments in time, imbuing the canvases with a filmic quality. Completed by a series of essays addressing significant themes in the artist's work, this volume is a comprehensive assessment of his practice.

"Suppose a Sentence" is an exploration of literature's most important building block - the sentence. Through a series of essays, the author takes a single sentence and deconstructs it, examining its style, voice, and context. From Joan Didion to John Donne, this book is both a personal reflection and a polemic for experimentation in prose. Dive into the art of language with this captivating read.

"Decoding Dictatorial Statues" is a project that explores the visual rhetoric of statues in public space. Through a collection of images and texts, Korean graphic design researcher Ted Hyunhak Yoon prompts readers to consider the language, materiality, and political implications of these often controversial monuments. From debates over their removal to questions about what history is put on a pedestal, this book offers a thought-provoking examination of the role of statues in our society.

Explore the myth of a romanticized, literary Paris in this collection of essays and fiction by talented writers from the UK, Ireland, USA, and Australia. From the Lost Generation to Shakespeare and Company, this largely Anglophone construct is dissected and re-imagined by over 70 contributors. Delve into the enduring fascination with Paris, as viewed through the lens of English speakers today.

Explore the fascinating world of the essay with this personal, critical, and polemical book. From self-examination to scholarly analysis to creative expression, the essay is a genre with endless possibilities. Whether written, visual, or hybrid, the essay possesses a unique style and voice that alters the language of non-fiction. Essayism delves into the history and contemporary potential of the essay, while also serving as an essay that is curious, digressive, and held together.

The Great Explosion takes readers back to a tragic event in 1916, where a fire in a munitions factory caused a series of devastating explosions, killing 108 people. Through a masterful retelling of the events, Brian Dillon sheds light on the effects of explosives on humans, animals, and the earth itself. With vivid descriptions of the Kentish marshes, readers will be transported to this unusual landscape. A thoughtful and deeply researched work, The Great Explosion is a must-read for history buffs and those interested in the impact of war on home front.

Explore the art world's fascination with ruins in Ruin Lust. This book covers over 300 years of art history and includes more than 100 works by artists such as Turner and Whiteread. Thoroughly illustrated, Ruin Lust examines how ruins have been used in art, from the mournful to the perverse. Discover how ruin has shaped the way we think about art and its connection to the past and future.

Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management are complex topics that require in-depth knowledge and practical tools. Blackstone's Emergency Planning, Crisis, and Disaster Management provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of emergency planning, business continuity, and resilience management. Developed from the highly regarded Emergency Planning Officers' Handbook, this book covers each stage of emergency planning, from creating a plan to setting up a control room, and debriefing for future improvement and development. With overviews, key points, and top tip boxes, this must-have guide offers a complete reference for anyone involved in emergency planning, from beginner to expert.

This collection of essays explores contemporary art, literature, landscape, aesthetics, and cultural history. Brian Dillon defends generalism and curiosity, while engaging with the work of artists such as Tacita Dean, Gerard Byrne, Andy Warhol, and Sophie Calle. He also delves into obscure topics like gesture manuals, antidepressant marketing, and the common cold. Dillon is not just focused on his varied subjects, but also on the form of criticism today.