The Killing Machine and Other Stories, 1995-2007

Step into worlds where sound becomes reality, and reality becomes something far more surreal. In this groundbreaking collection, acclaimed Canadian artist duo Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller turn everyday environments into cinematic dreamscapes filled with mystery, memory, and disorientation. "The Killing Machine and Other Stories, 1995–2007" is your backstage pass into over a decade of their most electrifying and immersive multimedia work. From haunted hotel rooms to phantom movie theaters, each project invites you to listen differently — to voices, whispers, and sonic clues that blur the line between fiction and experience.

Turn a walk down the street into a noir thriller. Sit in a vintage theater where the story unfolds not just on screen — but all around you. Flip through never-before-seen visuals, writings, and behind-the-scenes material that capture the full scope of their visionary work. This book features iconic installations such as "The Secret Hotel", a narrative ghost story woven through sound and space, and "The Paradise Institute", the Venice Biennale sensation that redefined immersive installation art. It also includes rare and unreleased works from 1995 to 2007, finally collected in print for the first time.

Whether you're a fan of sound art, conceptual installations, or just looking to experience art in a completely new dimension, this book is a must-have portal to Cardiff & Miller’s uncanny universe.

Plug in. Open up. Prepare to question what’s real.

Details 

• Hardcover 
• 224 pages
• DVD included