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Bright Colors Falsely Seen: Synaesthesia and the Search for Transcendental Knowledge
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- Good starting point if you want a title that settles into its lane quickly.
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Summary
In a quick read, Bright Colors Falsely Seen: Synaesthesia and the Search for Transcendental Knowledge by Kevin T. Dann comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 1998 • Yale Univ Pr • 225 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 1998 • Yale Univ Pr • 225 pages • ISBN 9780300066197.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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Expect a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. That usually makes for a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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