Robert Smith is an author whose works enrich the literary landscape with thought-provoking and genre-bending narratives. His writing delves into alternative history, science fiction, contemporary themes, and historical non-fiction, all with the aim of engaging the reader's intellect. Smith's Southeast Asian trilogy, exploring the rise and fall of powerful empires, offers an immersive journey into the region's history. Whether questioning societal norms or introducing unfamiliar civilizations, his books are crafted to captivate and broaden the reader's perspective.
Tracing artists' increasing use of their bodies as subject and actual material of their artworks, this title charts the rise of new forms of expression such as Body Art, Happenings, Performance and Live Art.