Interrogating the Real

This is the first of two volumes gathering the writings of Slavoj Žižek, a cultural critic whose work ranges across politics, culture and philosophy. Drawn from many years of his prolific output, the essays move between psychoanalysis, philosophy and popular culture. Readers will notice a varied and sometimes contentious tone, delivered with wit and a clear, accessible style. Pop culture examples recur throughout, which keeps the material lively and unexpected, while the essays gradually build a coherent picture of Žižek's philosophical ideas.

The collection is arranged by theme rather than by date. It opens with a new preface written by Žižek himself and includes an introduction by the editors and a glossary to help readers with the key terms. Together with the second volume, The Universal Exception, it offers a broad entry point into the work of this influential cultural commentator.