Cut-up

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    Abstract

    This chapter explores the cut-up as an active, affirmative and performative technique; a critical intervention in the production of language and human subjectivity. It examines historical uses of cut-up methods, from the collages and cut-up works of the Dadaists and the Beat writers, back to the early modern practice of commonplacing books. It highlights the importance of technology--from the xerox machine to keyboard shortcuts—in opening up the reworking of words, sounds and visuals to a wider population. Finally, it explores how remix theory has been instrumental in engaging issues of authorship, originality, and ownership that cut-up practices pose.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationKeywords in Remix Studies
    EditorsEduardo Navas, Owen Gallagher, xtine burrough
    Place of PublicationLondon and New York
    PublisherRoutledge
    Chapter9
    Pages104-114
    Number of pages11
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017

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