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    The Politics and Aesthetics of Hunger and Disgust
    Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and the Secret History of Maximalism
    • 2017

      The Politics and Aesthetics of Hunger and Disgust

      Perspectives on the Dark Grotesque

      • 238 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring hunger and disgust as intertwined political and aesthetic experiences, this book analyzes various genres such as literature, cinema, and performance art. It offers valuable insights for those interested in the cultural and political dimensions of embodiment, as well as scholars in disgust studies, food studies, literary studies, cultural theory, and media studies. The work highlights how these themes shape our understanding of identity and societal norms.

      The Politics and Aesthetics of Hunger and Disgust
    • 2005

      The book offers a comparative exploration of the musical and cultural contributions of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart, highlighting their collaborative and antagonistic relationship. It delves into their mixed media experiments, reflecting the avant-garde spirit of California's counterculture. By examining the intersection of Zappa's innovative artistry and Beefheart's dada blues, the narrative celebrates the joys of imaginative excess and the unique creative landscape they inhabited.

      Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and the Secret History of Maximalism