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The toy of the spirit

by Anthony Mannix

Drawn from a three-year practice of hand-written artist books, this collection documents and investigates experiences of schizophrenia and the creativity of madness. Employing poetry, humour, and diary reflections, it offers an anthropological exploration of the unconscious.

Accession 15681 ISBN 9781925780284 Publisher Puncher & Wattmann
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