The Importance of Being Iceland - (Semiotext(e) / Active Agents) by Eileen Myles (Paperback)

The Importance of Being Iceland is a groundbreaking collection of essays by poet and post-punk heroine Eileen Myles.

This book offers a unique perspective on art, culture, and identity in the contemporary world, framed by Myles's travels in Iceland and her observations on subjects ranging from Björk to Robert Smithson.

With fresh takes on Thoreau's Cape Cod walk, working class speech, James Schulyer and Björk, queer Russia and Robert Smithson, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, culture, and identity.

Myles's writing is eloquent, touching, and often hilarious, making this book an essential addition to any literary collection.