{"title":"Ian Patterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Ian Patterson collection, a thoughtfully curated selection of works by the critically acclaimed author and literary scholar. Ian Patterson is renowned for his insightful contributions to the world of arts and culture, particularly through his engaging books that delve into the intricate relationships between literature, society, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eBooks - A Manifesto\u003c\/em\u003e, where Patterson passionately explores the significance of books in our lives and their evolving role in modern culture. His writing is not only informative but also deeply reflective, encouraging readers to contemplate the impact of literature on our collective consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned literary enthusiast or a newcomer to Patterson's profound essays and critiques, this collection offers an enriching experience, blending scholarly insight with accessible commentary. Discover the world through Ian Patterson's eyes, where every book serves as a window into the broader narratives of cultural and artistic discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"books-a-manifesto-by-ian-patterson-9781474618984","title":"Books - A Manifesto","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a book about books, about the subversive power of reading and the strange, enduring magic of books as objects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEver since childhood, books have been at the centre of Ian Patterson's life, as a poet, teacher, translator, bookseller and collector. As he constructs the last of many libraries, he makes an impassioned case for the radical importance of reading in our lives—from Proust to Jilly Cooper, from golden-age detective novels to avant-garde poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWise, irreverent and exhilaratingly wide-ranging, \u003cem\u003eBooks: A Manifesto\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that poems know things that we might not yet know ourselves, urges us to seek out the puzzles alive in the art of translation and celebrates the singular elasticity of the 'bookshop minute'. But even more than this, the book insists on reading not as a luxury but as a necessary part of reality: we live within language, and when we think, it's with the tools that reading gives us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur time of cultural and political crisis demands more than books—but without them, and without the breadth of knowledge, a sense of history, awareness of alternatives and hope for the future they offer, things will not get better. At once a primer for enriching your own library and a manifesto for why that matters, this book is an invitation to a deeper, richer world of thought and feeling—and a reminder of just how much books matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072091537644,"sku":"9781474618984","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1af236785bbd3f0cd2cc8792eda907e0.jpg?v=1765077671"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ian-patterson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}