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Set against the backdrop of Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, a performance troupe in hazmat suits explores the site’s complex history and ecology, encountering mysterious presences that blur the lines between past, present, and future. As they grapple with these enigmatic visitors, earth scientists worldwide seek a "golden spike" to mark the transition from the Holocene to the Anthropocene epochs. The narrative delves into themes of encounter and contact across timeframes, cultures, and ecologies, revealing moments of potential violence and community.
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Presence, Brenda Iijima
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Presence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brenda Iijima
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780820365299
- Series
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, a performance troupe in hazmat suits explores the site’s complex history and ecology, encountering mysterious presences that blur the lines between past, present, and future. As they grapple with these enigmatic visitors, earth scientists worldwide seek a "golden spike" to mark the transition from the Holocene to the Anthropocene epochs. The narrative delves into themes of encounter and contact across timeframes, cultures, and ecologies, revealing moments of potential violence and community.