The Incandescent

The first installment in Michel Serres classic 'Humanism' trilogy, this is an ambitious attempt to narrativize and explore what it means to be human. With his characteristic breadth of references including art, poetry, science, philosophy and literature, Serres tells the story of humankind, affirming his overriding thesis that man and nature have always been part of the same ongoing and unfolding narrative. This crucial piece of posthumanist and philosophical writing has never before been released in English. A masterful translation by Randolph Burks ensures the poetry and wisdom of Serres is persevered.