Books by Anthony Elms

Philosopher, Afro-futurist, and jazz legend Sun Ra (1914-93) constructed much of his complicated public persona during his sojourn in Chicago in the mid-1950s. This work presents the story of Sun Ra's mystical journey of discovery and his lofty goals for the dissemination of his new knowledge.

Sun Ra - self-proclaimed visionary extraterrestrial of the "Angel Race," prophetic jazz band leader and composer, and lyrical proponent of Afro-futurism - was one of the influential figures of twentieth-century music. This title confronts the visual manifestation of Sun Ra's philosophy.

An examination of the way intellectuals interact - through influence, argumentation, and criticism. Taking McLuhan and Lewis as starting points, this title includes essays that develop and push the ideas presented in both "Blast" and "Counterblast". It includes the writings of Maria Fusco, Michael Hoolboom, My Barbarian, and Ryan Trecartin.