Paul Virilio is a leading cultural theorist and is well known for his writings on technology, war, speed and power. His many books include War and Cinema: The Logistics of Perception, The Original Accident and TheUniversity of Disaster.

"One of the most verbally exuberant of modern philosophers."The Guardian "Paul Virilio has long been one of the most fascinating and provocative thinkers of our contemporary moment."Douglas Kellner, UCLA"If Walter Benjamin had one true intellectual descendant who extended his inquiries into the second half of the twentieth century, this must be Paul Virilio."Lev Manovich, author of The New Media

• Translator’s Preface vii1 Stop-Eject 12 The Ultracity 323 The Futurism of the Instant 70Index 103

Paul Virilio is a leading cultural theorist and is well known for his writings on technology, war, speed and power. His many books include War and Cinema: The Logistics of Perception, The Original Accident and TheUniversity of Disaster.

"One of the most verbally exuberant of modern philosophers."The Guardian "Paul Virilio has long been one of the most fascinating and provocative thinkers of our contemporary moment."Douglas Kellner, UCLA"If Walter Benjamin had one true intellectual descendant who extended his inquiries into the second half of the twentieth century, this must be Paul Virilio."Lev Manovich, author of The New Media

• Translator’s Preface vii1 Stop-Eject 12 The Ultracity 323 The Futurism of the Instant 70Index 103