Non-Fiction - Ivar Hagendoorn

6 Jun 2025 · Blog | Non-Fiction

Clive Oppenheimer: Mountains of Fire

"Mountains of Fire. The Secret Lives of Volcanoes" by Clive Oppenheimer is a captivating blend of memoir, scientific exploration, and historical narrative that delves into the power, mystery and human connection to volcanoes.

30 May 2025 · Blog | Non-Fiction

Annie Jacobsen: Nuclear War. A Scenario

"Nuclear War: A Scenario" by Annie Jacobsen ranks among the most terrifying and unsettling books I've ever read.

31 Dec 2024 · Blog | Art | Literature | Non-Fiction | Film

The Year in Review: 2024

A list of my favourite books, films, albums and exhibitions of the year.

29 Sep 2024 · Blog | Non-Fiction

John Vaillant: Fire Weather. A True Story From a Hotter World

In "Fire Weather. A True Story From a Hotter World" John Vaillant tells the harrowing story of the 2016 wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray, Alberta. It is a sobering read that serves as both a compelling disaster story and an urgent warning about our climate future.

3 Jan 2024 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Philosophy

Lorraine Daston: Rules. A Short History of What We Live By

"Rules: A Short History of What We Live By" by Lorraine Daston is a fascinating, dense and highly readable book, which explores the concept of rules and their role in shaping human behavior.

31 Dec 2023 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction | Film | Art

The Year in Review: 2023

The best books that I read, the best films that I watched, the best albums that I listened to and the best exhibitions that I visited in 2023.

12 Nov 2023 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Philosophy

Ray Monk: Ludwig Wittgenstein. The Duty of Genius

Ray Monk’s excellent Wittgenstein biography "Ludwig Wittgenstein. The Duty of Genius" is a joy to read and also serves as a good introduction to his work.

17 Sep 2023 · Blog | Music | Non-Fiction

Paul Griffiths: Modern Music and After

Paul Griffiths' “Modern Music and After” provides a magnificent introduction to avant-garde music, covering key composers and major works with clarity and depth.

19 Mar 2023 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Art

Hans Belting: Face and Mask. A Double History

In "Face and Mask. A Double History" Hans Belting provides a detailed exploration of the historical and cultural significance of faces and masks. Through an analysis of the relationship between these two concepts, Belting presents a novel conceptual framework for rethinking the history of art.

31 Dec 2022 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction | Design