Jean Baudrillard

Jean Baudrillard, once hailed as a ‘historian of the future’, remains a vital figure for understanding modern life. Famous for ideas like ‘simulation’ and the ‘hyperreal’, linked to postmodernism and The Matrix, Baudrillard was both celebrated and controversial, known for bold pronouncements about events like the Gulf War and 9/11. Yet the man himself was enigmatic, leading a public life while remaining personally elusive. This first biography in English explores Baudrillard’s life and work, tracing his journey from the early years and French intellectual prominence to his global influence as a thinker, photographer and public intellectual. Using newly uncovered material, it provides fresh insights into his major works and ideas, offering readers a clear guide to his singular, uncompromising philosophy.Author: Emmanuelle Fantin,author,Bran Nicol,author Contributors: Emmanuelle Fantin,author,Bran Nicol,author Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: First Edition Published/Release Date: 1 Sep 2025 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Reaktion Books Author/Director/Artist: Emmanuelle Fantin Dimension (cm): 200x130x13 mm Package Dimension (cm): 10x200x131 mm Item Weight (g): 284 Package Weight (g): 260