This Selected includes highlights from Stallings' first four books and also new poems never before collected in book form. A Poetry Book Society Winter Special Commendation 2022.
Josh Stallings Book order (chronological)
Josh Stallings crafts narratives that delve into the grittier aspects of life, often characterized by a direct and unflinching style. His work explores complex themes of morality, the often-blurred lines between right and wrong, and the psychological landscapes of individuals facing hardship. Influenced by a diverse range of life experiences, Stallings brings an authentic voice to his storytelling, capturing the raw realities of human existence. His stories are known for their compelling tension and unexpected turns that keep readers fully engaged.
Unrolled Stone - Abridged Edition
Heidegger’s Being and Time, Brian Jones, and the Rolling Stones
*A Fusion of Horizons* Unrolled Stone proposes to do nothing less than treat the Rolling Stones for the first time ever as a genuine cultural phenomenon worthy of what might be called ‘philosophical’ attention. The fundamental significance of this analysis acquires its incisive shape on the scaffolding of Heidegger’s Being and Time. Even though the focal point of the existential analytic employed focuses around the late Brian Jones, still the book is designed to situate the truth-claim of the Rolling Stones within the broader horizon of a universal radical uprootedness which constitutes the necessary point of departure for any serious reflection concerning the very meaning of existence in today’s belongingless historical epoch.