Description: An original and lyrical reading of Bong Joon Ho's films highlighting the philosophical underpinnings and critical implications of his work.
Brief description: Anthony Curtis Adler is a Professor of German and Comparative Literature at Yonsei University's Underwood International College, South Korea. His most recent books include Celebricities: Media Culture and the Phenomenology of Gadget Commodity Life (2016), and Politics and Truth in Hölderlin: 'Hyperion' and the Choreographic Project of Modernity (2021).
Review Quotes: "A brilliant analysis of the films of one of the most discussed and studied Korean filmmakers, written by a fine connoisseur of Korean culture and history. This book provides unique insights into the films of Bong Joon Ho." --Thorsen Botz-Bornstein, co-editor of Parasite: A Philosophical Exploration (2022) and Professor of Philosophy at the Gulf University of Science and Technology, Kuwait