
Get Rid of Meaning is a comprehensive compendium on the work, life, and legacy of Kathy Acker, one of the most influential figures in transgressive autofiction. Situating her writing within postwar experimental traditions, the volume explores her radical blend of literature, theory, and visual culture. It includes archival material, cut-up notebooks, correspondence, and essays that trace her connections to avant-garde art scenes in New York and California, as well as her lasting influence on contemporary writers and thinkers.

Get Rid of Meaning is a comprehensive compendium on the work, life, and legacy of Kathy Acker, one of the most influential figures in transgressive autofiction. Situating her writing within postwar experimental traditions, the volume explores her radical blend of literature, theory, and visual culture. It includes archival material, cut-up notebooks, correspondence, and essays that trace her connections to avant-garde art scenes in New York and California, as well as her lasting influence on contemporary writers and thinkers.