Delft-based artist Theo Jansen (born 1948) became world-famous with his ingenious and impressive "beach beasts"--mechanical creatures that he places on beaches to roam freely by themselves, propelled by the wind. The artist has been working on these new forms of life since 1990. "Beach beasts" are made from PVC electrical conduits, and get their energy from wind (and therefore, unlike sentient animals, do not have to eat). The evolution of these extraordinary creatures extends over many generations. Eventually, Jansen ...
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Delft-based artist Theo Jansen (born 1948) became world-famous with his ingenious and impressive "beach beasts"--mechanical creatures that he places on beaches to roam freely by themselves, propelled by the wind. The artist has been working on these new forms of life since 1990. "Beach beasts" are made from PVC electrical conduits, and get their energy from wind (and therefore, unlike sentient animals, do not have to eat). The evolution of these extraordinary creatures extends over many generations. Eventually, Jansen hopes to establish herds of these animals on the beaches. Repeating creation in this way, he hopes to learn more about existing nature: after all, he is tackling the same problems as the creator. This book--an expanded edition of Jansen's popular 2013 monograph--recounts his experiences as God.
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Add this copy of The Great Pretender to cart. $291.25, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 2016 by nai010 Publishers.
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Used-Very Good. SIGNED copy VG hardback. Expanded third edition, in laminated boards; B&W & colour illustrations. Signed by Jansen on prelim page. A very nice clean copy in firm binding. Accompanying DVD present.
Add this copy of Theo Jansen: the Great Pretender to cart. $300.00, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by nai010 publishers.
Add this copy of Theo Jansen: the Great Pretender to cart. $302.01, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by nai010 publishers.
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HARDCOVER Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Oversized.
