Weight of the Earth

The Tape Journals of David Wojnarowicz

Pages: 184
Published: 2018
Language: English

Explore the intimate audio journals of artist and activist David Wojnarowicz, recorded during the height of the AIDS epidemic. These raw transcripts document his real-time thoughts, from frustrations with the art world to his rage, fear, and confusion surrounding an HIV diagnosis. Spanning solitary road trips and quiet moments in his New York loft, this volume offers a powerful, unvarnished look at an artist confronting mortality.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Melancholic Emotional Dark Reflective

Epistolary Road Trip

Art Biography & Memoir Essays

Authors

David O'Neill

David O'Neill is an author known for his book Weight of the Earth. His writing explores themes of human connection and the natural world.

David Wojnarowicz

David Michael Wojnarowicz was an American painter, photographer, writer, filmmaker, performance artist, songwriter/recording artist and AIDS activist prominent in the East Village art scene.

Lisa Darms

Lisa Darms is a writer whose work explores personal narratives and cultural observations. She is known for her book, Weight of the Earth.