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 Baudrillards 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.

Format: Paperback
Published: UK, 2025
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Pages: 184
Language: English
ISBN 10: 183639103X
ISBN 13: 9781836391036