A Quondam Banquet of Virtual Sachlichkeit: Part I

About the Book

A Quondam Banquet of Virtual Sachlichkeit regards how symbolism in architecture comes to be and is hence perceived. Part I, written between 26 May 1998 and 8 April 2000, comprises “A Preprandial Aperitif,” “Cucumber Slices, Caviar and ‘Sociables’ Crackers” and “Spinach and Mushroom Salad.” This volume begins with, “An additional way to look at the “architecture” of cyberspace is as a kind of parallel existence to the real world,” and ends with, “The heliocentric theory, therefore, successfully resolved a duality deeply rooted in human thinking, and, thus, instituted a new consciousness for humanity.”

About the Author

Stephen Lauf is glad the “banquet” is now really over, and looks forward to many games of Mensch ärgere Dich nicht on Arbor Street, doing more biking and occasionally gardening at a quondam 17th century Swedish fort in Pennsylvania.