“Describe your street. Describe another street. Compare. Make an inventory of your pockets, of your bag. Ask yourself about the provenance, the use, what will become of each of the objects you take out. Question your tea spoons. What is there under your wallpaper? How many movements does it take to dial a phone number? Why? Why don’t you find cigarettes in grocery stores? Why not?”
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Brief Notes on the Art and Manner of Arranging One's Books
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Georges Perec
Georges Perec was a French novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into everyday life. His works often explore themes of memory, identity, and reality, with his most famous works including 'Life: A User's Manual' and 'A Void'. more
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