In many ways, the consumer continues in this trend by depicting brutality as something that can be both aesthetically pleasing and poetic at the same time. The article was published in 2014, ekaterinburg, russia and translated in 2016. Giras first short story collection the consumer isbn 1880985268 was published in 1995 by henry rollinss 2. The book includes a cd affixed to the inner back cover featuring gira narrating many of the stories included in the egg, as well as a few stories from his out of print book, the consumer. The book is beautifully kept in my glass encased bookcase. The next book is the consumer by michael gira, vocalist of swans and various other projects. Swans has been an unstoppable monolith in american underground music for more then four decades. Defying genres as they create and destroy them, the different incarnations of the band under the guidance of michael gira have lead us through fifteen albums worth of touching beauty and unsettling reflection. Since 1982, gira has been best known for his work in the medium of music as the vision and driving force behind. Consumer german hardcover import, january 31, 2005 by michael gira author. The consumer and other stories by gira, michael, 19950930.
This weirdpress offering is both deliriously repulsive and very wellcrafted. My father will guide me up a rope to the sky swans. Long out of print and word has it the author, michael gira of swans fame, doesnt want it back in print. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Michael rolfe gira is an american musician, author, and artist. At the helm of this everchanging vision is michael gira, whose undying. Murder of a snake in the grass scumble river mysteries, book 4 by denise swans. Read the consumer by michael gira for online ebook. The consumer michael gira signed first edition swans uber. The consumer michael gira signed first edition swans uber rare. Ill provide a disclaimer for this one, but its just too disturbing to not be included in this list. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Most of the consumer is made up of very short stories that almost seem like sadistic anecdotes written. The paperback of the the consumer by michael gira, m. Gira is by no means unfamiliar in expressing the veiled isolation and profound mortality of the human condition in extremis. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Dedicated to the band of the name, but we also love the bird. This book was handmade by gira, and only available to subsrcibers of young gods records. A very good plus copy, showing light scuffing along edges and a bump to front bottom corner. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Todays installment finds ben arzate delving into the weird and exotic short stories of artistmusician michael gira. The consumer book michael gira red book coin values online free, buy consumer by michael gira from amazons fiction books store. The consumer is a collection of grotesque and scatologically unsound vignettes written over a span of ten years by the cosmic guru of teethgnashing but melodious gothic drone, m. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff.
Buy a cheap copy of the consumer book by michael gira. And it is the most downright horrific, disgusting, disturbing, repulsive etc. The consumer and other stories by michael gira, 9781880985267, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The egg michael gira autographed swans experimental fiction the consumer. Michael gira the consumer epub to pdf by morcodepimp issuu. It is divided into two parts, the first being the consumer, a series of short stories from the early 1990s, the second, various traps, some weaknesses, made up mostly of prosepoems and vignettes, all dating from 19831986. He handed me michael giras book the consumer and said ill sell this to you for sixty dollars, but youd better hold onto it because in a few. Michael gira author visit amazons michael gira page. The consumer by michael gira, 9783934790070, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Consumer enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The consumer by michael gira 1997, paperback for sale. Previously, we found ourselves in the fetishistic fray with tim lucass sublime novel throat sockets. Share the consumer by michael gira 1997, paperback the consumer by michael gira 1997, paperback 1 product rating. Again, this is a collection of different short stories from michael and i really like his writing.
It is a collection of stories, most of which were written by gira between 19831986, and 19931994, during the early and mid manifestations of the swans, which saw them release such. He is the main force behind the new york city musical group swans and fronts angels of light. Jul 31, 2014 this pin was discovered by bree omahony. Also, yes, its one of the most unremittingly bleak books ive ever read. The author, michael rolfe gira born 1954 is an american singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist, author and artist. Consumer by michael gira 200501 from books express. Its a collection of short pieces sort of like stories, but more like wild. The consumer by gira, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This site was designed with the wix website builder.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Its a collection of short pieces sort of like stories. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Collected solo home recordings 2001 2010 michael gira. Michael gira is well known for his visceral lyrics and his brutalbeautiful music. Been wanting to read it but i cant find a pdf and the book is really expensive. Included are several fullpage illustrations executed by nicole boitos, in close collaboration with m. What is the most disturbing book youve ever read and why. Im happy with a pdf copy as im strapped for cash lately.
This weirdpress offering is both deliriously repulsive and very well. The consumer, like most of m gira s work is duplicitly lush, beautifull,serene and yet horrific on a quantum metaphysical level. I found this to be the most repulsive,disturbing, writing i have ever come across and yet,i found myself drawn into the irresistable deep beaty that evocates out of the pages. Without moving its head, the dog looked up at the boy, smiling, its tongue hanging loose from its mouth onto the sand, culminating in a billowing pile of foam. The consumer by michael gira book cover, description, publication history. The consumer by michael gira the nightmare network. He is the main force behind the new york city musical group swans and fronted angels of light.