Description: A radically interdisciplinary inquiry into the origins of human consciousness, community, and potential.
Brief description: Georges Bataille (1897-1962) was a French writer, essayist, and philosopher whose works include The Story of the Eye, The Blue of Noon, The Accursed Share, and Theory of Religion.
Review Quotes: "For readers who have not comprehended the nuances of Georges Bataille's fascination with prehistoric art, and the role it plays in his conception of the erotic, this new collection of translations . . . is a vital addition to one's library."-- "Consciousness, Literature and the Arts"