Motion Studies

Discover the captivating blend of poetry and literary nonfiction in Motion Studies by Jena Osman, published in 2019. This unique collection features three essay-poems that initiate as reflections on 19th-century science and evolve into profound inquiries into contemporary issues. Spanning 144 pages, Osman delves into diverse topics such as chronophotography, algorithmic surveillance, phrenology, and fMRI brain scans. Each poem intricately examines the technologies that shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us, from Victorian specimen collections to the bleached bones of the Great Barrier Reef. Motion Studies invites readers to engage with the complexities of knowledge and perception in our modern age. A must-read for enthusiasts of American literature and those intrigued by the intersection of art and science.