Seven New Books Explore Contemporary Society Through Philosophy, Art, and Technology
A collection of seven recently published books examines contemporary issues through diverse lenses. Byung-Chul Han's 'Contro la società dell’angoscia' analyzes modern anxiety and proposes hope as a transformative force. Emiliano Cribari's 'Blu ricordo' presents an intimate photographic memoir of Calabria. Adachiara Zevi's 'Artisti e architetti alla prova dello spazio' investigates the relationship between art and architecture. Hakim Bey's 'Pioggia di stelle' explores dreams across mystical traditions. Stefan Zweig's 'La collezione invisibile' is a short story about memory and loss during Germany's hyperinflation. James Muldoon, Mark Graham, and Callum Cant's 'Nutrire la macchina' reveals the human labor behind artificial intelligence systems. Liza Minnelli's autobiography 'Io, Liza' recounts her life in entertainment. All books were published in 2026.
Key facts
- Seven books published in 2026 examine contemporary society
- Byung-Chul Han's work addresses modern anxiety and hope
- Emiliano Cribari's book combines photography and memoir of Calabria
- Adachiara Zevi analyzes tensions between art and architecture
- James Muldoon, Mark Graham, and Callum Cant expose human labor in AI systems
Entities
Artists
- Byung-Chul Han
- Emiliano Cribari
- Adachiara Zevi
- Hakim Bey
- Stefan Zweig
- James Muldoon
- Mark Graham
- Callum Cant
- Liza Minnelli
- Michael Feinstein
Institutions
- Einaudi
- Emuse
- Donzelli Editore
- Shake Edizioni
- Luni Editrice
- Mimesis Edizioni
- Rizzoli
Locations
- Calabria
- Germany
- Uganda
- Kenya
- Iceland
- United States