I am pleased to announce The Illuminist: Philosophical Explorations in the work of Alan Moore. Over the course of ten essays, I consider what Moore’s work can tell us about ethics, politics, metaphysics, and the broader culture. I relate V for Vendetta to the work of Albert Camus, discuss Watchmen in terms borrowed from Hannah Arendt, and bring Crossed + 100 to bear on the Chomsky/Foucault debate. Yes, it is as weird as it sounds.
The book will soon be available in stores and from the publisher, Emergency Hearts. But for now, you can only get it from me: $20, inclusive of shipping. Let me know if you want me to sign it.
Also, please be in touch if you would like to bring me to talk at your local book store, comics shop, college, church, or occult lodge.
update: The book is now also available from Emergency Hearts, and various retail rackets.
