{"product_id":"the-ruin","title":"The Ruin","description":"\"Modern man does not understand to what extent his 'rationalism' has placed him at the mercy of this underground psychic world. He freed himself from \"superstition\" (at least he believes so) but in doing so he lost his spiritual values to an alarming degree. His moral and spiritual traditions have disintegrated and he is paying for this collapse with a disarray and dissociation that is rampant throughout the world.\" - Carl Jung\nWildermuth's first collection explores the rise of nihilism and the consequences of the \"death of God\" for man and his art. Yet this work is no despairing morass through which one must trudge; it is an ongoing search for meaning and purpose divulged through mythological images and an honest exploration of experience.\nThe Ruin is ultimately the story of one man's descent into the nihilistic abyss—and his eventual return to the land of the living.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0C2RTN72V\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0C2RTN72V.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Wildermuth, Matt\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43333668896829,"sku":"BVV.B0C2RTN72V.G","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0C2RTN72V-0.jpg?v=1783639291","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-ruin","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}