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"Books and Social Media: How the Digital Age is Shaping the Printed Word" by Miriam J. Johnson explores the impact of digital technology and social media on the publishing industry. The author examines how the concept of a book has changed, with books now being digitally bound and authors connecting directly with readers on social platforms. Johnson also discusses the rise of citizen authors who use digital technologies to produce and share their works, bypassing traditional publishing mechanisms. The book delves into topics such as the role of gender in online communities, the power dynamics between publishers and authors, and the construction of digital identities. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Histoire de l'Édition en Belgique. XVe–XXIe siècle" by Pascal Durand and Tanguy Habrand provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis of the history of publishing in Belgium. The authors focus specifically on French-speaking Belgian publishing houses and examine the underlying principles that have shaped the industry. The book covers various topics, including the beginnings of printing in Belgium, the role of counterfeiters in the production of low-cost books, and the evolution of Belgian publishing in response to changing dynamics and influences. The authors also discuss prominent publishing houses such as Casterman and address controversies surrounding authors like Hergé. While the book primarily focuses on the Francophone component of the Belgian publishing industry, it offers valuable insights into the challenges and developments in this sector. The writing is of high quality, although the absence of visual illustrations is noted as a missed opportunity. [Extracted from the article]

"Iliazd: A Meta-Biography of a Modernist" by Johanna Drucker is a unique biography that explores the life and work of Ilia Zdanovich, a Georgian-born critic, poet, war correspondent, lecturer, typographic designer, and publisher. The book delves into the complexities of creating a biography and the limitations of traditional biographical approaches. Drucker's research is based on her interactions with Iliazd's widow and her access to his archive, which provided insights into his career and collaborations with artists and authors such as Goncharova, Giacometti, Marinetti, Kruchenykh, and Picasso. The book also examines Iliazd's innovative book designs and his contributions to the avant-garde movement. Overall, "Iliazd" offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the life and work of this influential modernist figure. [Extracted from the article]

Tadeusz Borowski's collection of short stories, "Here in Our Auschwitz and Other Stories," has gained popularity among English-speaking audiences due to its depiction of Auschwitz and the Holocaust. However, critics often overlook the artistic aspects of Borowski's works, treating them solely as autobiographical testimonies. Madeline G. Levine's new translation of Borowski's stories follows the original order of publication and presents the works as separate projects with stories placed in a specific order. Despite some linguistic challenges and the lack of discussion on the literary aspects of Borowski's stories in the foreword and introduction, Levine's translation is an important addition to Holocaust literature. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Tamizdat: Contraband Russian Literature in the Cold War Era" by Yasha Klots explores the division in the Russian literary world during the twentieth century. On one side were émigré writers who fled Russia and were free to write as they pleased but struggled to reach their main audience. On the other side were writers in Russia who had to conform to the limitations of socialist realism to be published. The book examines the relationship of Soviet writers to their works on life in Stalin's Russia and their efforts to get their manuscripts published abroad. It also discusses the risks and challenges faced by writers of gulag literature in publishing abroad. The author provides a nuanced exploration of the complex dynamics between Soviet writers, émigré publishers, and Western audiences. [Extracted from the article]

Sergio Rossi Published by Springer Nature Publishing, Cham, Switzerland (2022) ISBN: 978-3-030-89491-7, xv + 198 pp. USD 27.99 (Hardcover), ISBN: 978-3-030-89492-4, USD 19.99 (eBook)By Christian T.K.-H. StadtländerReported by Author [Extracted from the article]

This article addresses the relationship between children's literature and the ecosystem of independent publishing houses in Argentina. The first part of the article focuses on describing the editorial operations carried out by independent Argentinian publishers and, by virtue of the examination of their editorial practices, it is argued that their interventions (i.e., their re-editings of literary works) seek to introduce both textual and material innovations to Argentina's editorial landscape. It is also argued that the emergence of these editorial practices manages to resignify literary textualities and book materialities, as well as reading practices. The second half of the article offers an analysis of two works by María Teresa Andruetto that have been re-edited by independent presses in Argentina: Peras and Poesía a la carta. Both re-editions are analysed in view of their editorial kinship to their corresponding collections and catalogues. The analysis of these works (re-edited in picturebook and playbook formats, respectively) illuminates and acknowledges the existence of editorial gestures that, in their mediations/modulations of the canon, strive to challenge age boundaries and intended readerships, as well as conventions on literary genres and their materialities. Ultimately, these features profile the re-editions of Peras and Poesía a la carta as disruptive literary artefacts, insofar as they manage to challenge aesthetic and editorial orthodoxies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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"The Analyst's Torment: Unbearable Mental States in Countertransference" by Dhwani Shah explores the concept of countertransference in psychoanalysis. The book emphasizes the importance of self-reflection for analysts and examines eight mental states, including arrogance, racism, dread, and jealousy. Shah provides a literature review and clinical case examples to illustrate the process of self-reflection. The book encourages analysts to stay open and curious about countertransference, rather than evading or explaining it away. Overall, "The Analyst's Torment" offers valuable insights for therapists, particularly in understanding and utilizing difficult mental states in clinical work. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the book "Gender dysphoria: A therapeutic model for working with children, adolescents and young adults" by Susan Evans and Marcus Evans. The book challenges the assumption that gender dysphoria necessarily implies transgender and should lead to transition. The authors argue for thoughtful exploration and psychological assessment before making any decisions about transitioning. They also explore the links between gender dysphoria and psychiatric diagnoses, as well as the importance of considering family disturbance, homosexuality, and adolescent development in understanding gender dysphoric presentations. The book provides clinical examples and emphasizes the need for a neutral and open-minded approach to support patients in making informed decisions about their gender identity. [Extracted from the article]

"Travelling through time: How trauma plays itself out in families, organizations, and society" by M. Gerard Fromm is a book that explores the generational transmission of trauma and the importance of recognizing and addressing it. Fromm draws on clinical experience and research to highlight the impact of unresolved trauma on individuals, families, and societies. The book emphasizes the need for witnesses and a third position to help trauma survivors put their experiences into words and begin the healing process. Fromm also discusses the role of organizations and societies in addressing trauma and the consequences of neglecting this work. Overall, the book offers insights into understanding and dealing with trauma on multiple levels. [Extracted from the article]

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The text is a review of the book "Hugo. His Story / My Story" written by Laura Marina Panizo. The book tells the story of Hugo Omar Argente, whose brother Jorge Daniel Argente was arrested and disappeared during the military dictatorship in Argentina. The author explores the suffering of the family and society in general during this dark period of Argentine history. The influence of anthropologist Rosana Guber on Panizo's work is also mentioned. The book was published in 2023 by the 3 Banderas publishing house. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Besides family: extending the orbit of psychic development" explores relationships beyond the traditional focus on family in psychoanalysis. The editors and chapter authors come from diverse backgrounds and theoretical perspectives, and the book covers topics such as nannies, neighbors, school teachers, playmates, clergy, adolescent peers, lovers, and professional mentors. The book acknowledges the importance of context and developmental influences outside of the family. However, it does not address the role of nature, animals, pets, technology, or spirituality, which are also important sources of love and well-being for many individuals. Overall, the book offers valuable insights into expanding the ideas and perspectives within psychotherapy. [Extracted from the article]

A review of the book "Condé Nast: The Man and His Empire -- A Biography," by

The Manual of Linguistics of Speaking is a volume from the Manual of Romance Linguistics collection by De Gruyter publishing. The book addresses research on communication, discourse, and texts in the context of Romance linguistics. It focuses on speaking as a universal activity in different languages and communicative spaces. The book is organized into ten sections that cover topics such as language in specific languages, context, the people and voices of speaking, and the materiality of discourse. It is a comprehensive and useful work for students and experts in the field. [Extracted from the article]

Bollas briefly analyses the symptomatic proliferation of the borderline concept in the field, as it seems to have eclipsed hysteria in a repudiating turn away from sexuality into the world of ego deficiencies and psychotic anxieties. In his latest book, I Three Characters i , Christopher Bollas animates a trifecta of psychoanalytic characters: the Narcissist, the Borderline and the Manic Depressive. Here Bollas renders the "psychodynamic and object-relational logic" of character pathology in a spacious, gestural manner that at times called to mind humoral cosmology or Dürer engravings: theories of personality types that pre-date rationalist science. In The Christopher Bollas Reader, edited by Christopher Bollas, 238 - 248. [Extracted from the article]