Nic Kelman verkent thema's van identiteit en de menselijke conditie, waarbij hij verhalen verweeft met een kenmerkende mix van intellectuele nieuwsgierigheid en scherp empathisch vermogen. Zijn schrijven, geïnformeerd door studies in cognitieve wetenschappen en film, duikt in de complexiteit van de menselijke geest en de interacties daarvan. Kelman versmelt op meesterlijke wijze een wetenschappelijk perspectief met artistieke expressie, en creëert werken die zowel tot nadenken stemmen als emotioneel resoneren. Zijn benadering biedt lezers een frisse en inzichtelijke kijk op wat het betekent om mens te zijn.
girls is an erotic spree, a journey into the most forbidden corners of male desire, a story about men who have been rendered numb by their power, who have sacrificed everything for success, who have lost their souls and can find meaning only by living vicariously, obsessively through young women.
Exploring the complexities of human behavior, an android named Zach compiles a field guide aimed at helping future androids blend in with humans. This unique narrative features sketches, graphs, and flowcharts, offering practical insights into human quirks. As Zach seeks to unravel the mystery of his own creation, he forms a deeper connection with a human named Andrea, whose interest in him blurs the lines between friendship and something more. His journey ultimately leads him to confront his creator and uncover the true purpose of his existence.
Girls is an erotic spree, a journey into the most forbidden corners of male desire, a story about men who have been rendered numb by their power, who have sacrificed everything for success, who have lost their souls and can find meaning only by living vicariously, obsessively through young women. These are the men who wear a ring that says "Peace" or "Dream More" (which she gave them). But they are not at peace; the ring won't work. These are the men who left their safe lives, their wives; lust sets them free/is like a prison. They have replaced their old dreams with dreams of the girls they yearn for. Because the wide-eyed wonder of youth gives them back a taste of what they've lost.
Il existe étrangement peu d'ouvrages traitant de l'aspect artistique et esthétique des jeux vidéo, alors que ce médium bénéficie désormais de la plus grande audience au monde. Etudiant les rapports entre le jeu vidéo et les arts traditionnels grâce à une plongée totalement novatrice dans cet univers populaire (de Tomb Raider à World of Warcraft, en passant par Jade Empire, Katamari Damacy, God o f War, Gran Turismo, Dark Age o f Camelot, Tycoon City...), l'auteur analyse cette forme artistique dominante du nouveau millénaire. Une référence pour les artistes, designers, fans de culture pop et mordus de jeux vidéo.