We have an obsession with broken societies set in futuristic worlds; curious but terrifying new technologies and post-apocalyptic dusty wastelands where survivors grow more desperate every day. Dystopian worlds created in art; books; movies; TV shows and even music have always been hugely popular; stemming from such fantastic literature as 1984 and Day of the Triffids; but their popularity is; if possible; increasing. This exciting new book explores why we are so captivated by gritty; violent worlds and looks at how recent releases such as The Hunger Games have created an incredible snowball effect; encouraging new works and reminding us of the classics. Fantastic contemporary artwork by a range of great artists features alongside punchy text; bringing to life dystopian worlds full of cyberpunk fashion where the cameras are always watching...
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