![]() ![]() This document of his clever, searching mind will inspire old fans to laugh with renewed affection, and may win him a few new admirers. In his career as filmmaker, gallery artist, journalist and professional wit, Waters has always championed the loser with irrefutable panache. ![]() She's got balls") or the success of "Hairspray" on Broadway ("The real reason I'm praying that Hairspray.succeeds is that if it's a big hit, there will be high school productions, and finally the fat girl and the drag queen will get the starring parts"), Waters exhibits a moral heart buried in the garbage of celebrity culture. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition - starting at 5.95. Whether discussing the life story of Pia Zadora ("Pia Zadora is my kind of movie star. Buy Crackpot, the obsessions of John Waters. ![]() In Crackpot, a reissue of Waters' 1986 collection of rants and reviews, originally published in Rolling Stone and elsewhere, the sweetness of the auteur's alleged perversity shines through on every page. Crackpot, originally released in 1986, is John Waterss brilliantly entertaining litany of odd and fascinating people, places, and things. Beneath the lewd exterior of punk filmmaker John Waters lies the discipline of gay novelist Jean Genet, and below that lies a tender humanity that some might even call saintly. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() No one knew him better than did Norma Stevens, who for thirty years was his business partner and closest confidant. But the Richard Avedon the world saw was perhaps his greatest creation: he relentlessly curated his reputation and controlled his image, managing to remain, for all his exposure, among the most private of celebrities. He possessed a mystique so unique it was itself a kind of genius-everyone fell under his spell. He also went on the road to find and photograph remarkable uncelebrated faces, with an eye toward constructing a grand composite picture of America.Īvedon dazzled even his most dazzling subjects. Over six richly productive decades, he created landmark advertising campaigns, iconic fashion photographs (as the star photographer for Harper’s Bazaar and then Vogue), groundbreaking books, and unforgettable portraits of everyone who was anyone. Richard Avedon was arguably the world’s most famous photographer-as artistically influential as he was commercially successful. ![]() An intimate biography of Richard Avedon, the legendary fashion and portrait photographer who “helped define America’s image of style, beauty and culture” ( The New York Times), by his longtime collaborator and business partner Norma Stevens and award-winning author Steven M. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Marie Boudon's beautifully presented creative course will get you started in this expressive and fun medium.įind out about the essential materials you need, learn about color mixing for an on-trend jungle palette, get expert tips on transparency, overlays and negative space, discover ideas for compositions and then work step-by-step through over 20 tutorials for jungle plants and flowers.įrom palm trees, monstera leaves and other jungle foliage to tropical flowers such as hibiscus, bird of paradise and anthurium, you'll find easy exercises and inspiring ideas for jungle-themed art, which is a huge trend in interiors and surface pattern design.Īlong the way, be inspired by Marie's gorgeous ideas for presenting the finished work as art pieces, journal pages, handmade stationery and greetings cards, inspirational quote frames, personalized gifts and more. 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I loved the very believable scenes between sisters – the jealousy, the selfishness, the misunderstandings and eventually their forgiveness. ![]() As usual, Fowler’s writing pulls you right in to the lives of the Geller sisters and gives a very believable look at how each sister has lived their lives because they thought that was what was expected of them and because they didn’t understand what it meant to be true to themselves and what they wanted. First there was the big secret that Marti Geller had been keeping from her family, then her death and subsequent burden she placed on her three daughters and then the obvious unhappiness that each of her daughters had been experiencing. At the beginning I felt like there was anything but brightness in this book. ![]() In the forward Therese writes that the book is for everyone, including herself, who needed some brightness during a dark time. ![]() ![]() ![]() Many of her original viral essays were put together into the international bestseller, 101 Essays The Will Change The Way You Think, which Forbes called a "must-read" and Cosmopolitan ranked #2 on books to "up-level your life." The book has also placed #1 in self-improvement on the Globe & Mail bestsellers list for multiple weeks in a row, as well as hitting #1 in stores such as Strand Book Store and McNally Jackson. ![]() She has since touched millions with messages of empowerment, self-reflection, and hope.Īt the beginning of her career, Brianna began sharing her writing with the world on Thought Catalog, where she is now a partner. Her books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide, regularly appear on global bestseller lists, and are currently being translated into 20+ languages.Īfter embarking upon her own journey of self-healing over a decade ago, Brianna turned to writing as a way of processing. Speaker Brianna is the bestselling author of the books 101 Essays The Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, Salt Water, Ceremony, When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal, and more. ![]() ![]() ![]() Nine-Eleven brought the idea front-and-center. The story of Richard and Saladin fascinated me for a long time, and in the back of my mind, I considered writing about it. ![]() I fully admit that the events of Septeminspired me to write this novel. But, why not address the issue now? If nothing else, we can look back years from now and see if the initial comments still make any sense. Only the perspective of time passing allows a fully informed assessment. So how do I think our current times have shaped my novel, The Swords of Faith, due to be released on July 4th? Before I start into this, I need to admit that offering a commentary like this can only be a preliminary assessment because when writers are immersed in their time periods, there are influences swirling around that are not easily identified. This isn’t a criticism-it is a factor present in any literature or art. In my last post, I offered some ideas about how The Talisman was formed by the times of author Sir Walter Scott. ![]() Tags: 2001, Nine-Eleven, religious fanaticism, religious fanatics, Richard the Lionheart, Saladin, September 11, September 11th What The Swords of Faith Says About Our Times JPosted by rwf1954 in historical fiction, literary commentary. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (None of her previous books are still in print.) Jane had been ill for the past several years, however, and Weekend is her first book of fiction in thirteen years. Jane Eaton Hamilton has written eight previous books, including a memoir (Mondays are Yellow, Sundays are Grey) that was on the Sunday Times bestseller list and was a Guardian Book of the Year, and a story collection ( Hunger) that was a Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBT Literature finalist. ![]() Elliott and Joe are the butch/androgynous couple next door, and parents of a new child the stresses of caring for an infant are making them realize how shaky their relationship is. The novel takes place in Ontario cottage country Logan has taken Ajax to their cottage to celebrate Ajax’s 50th birthday and to pop the question, but the landmark celebration is making Ajax reconsider what she wants out of life. In this new era of progressive, politically charged LGBT literature, Weekend is a throwback: a literate and intimate novel about lesbian relationships at a crossroads, including a couple in their (gasp) fifties. ![]() ![]() ![]() At points, the academic tone of the first collection is still present, but it's not as lively, as interesting.Īlso frustrating are the author bios that follow each commentary, which make it seem the reader shouldn't be focusing on the books themselves, but the authors' own resumes. ![]() This volume contains a more 'web best-of list' approach as some commentaries read like general synopses, dry and formal, while others prattle and rarely touch upon what makes their selection such a great read. This sequel tries to recreate the same, but the selections don't have the overall juice as the list meanders towards the mundane. The first version was an inspired compilation where writers picked out one of their favorite horror books, and waxed the passionate on what made the book leave such an impression. An inferior follow-up to the first installment published back in 1991. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Is it Paladin, or PalaDINE? Is it RAStlin, or RAIstlin? TANE-is or TANis? Good gods, man - pick one, even if you're slaughtering it, and stick with it! Perhaps one of the dullest narrators ever employed, but moreso because his narration removes the essence and life of the story. At very least, he should have gone back to previous recordings and, hearing his own voice, remained consistent in his pronunciations and overall rhythm and tempo of his tale. He should truly have given a listen to Boehmer before he started or, at very least, done research of his own - perhaps consulting with Weis and/or Hickman before slaughtering pronunciations, draining the passion of the characters, and making flavorless the overall feel of the World of Krynn and all those "living" upon it. These characters' depths of feeling, devotion to each other, inner turmoil, struggle with both the good and the evil within and without, and so on is what draws a reader in and captures them! This, however, was nearly obliterated by (Ax) Norman, the narrator for "Legends," who left the books dry and without emotion. "Chronicles" narrator, (Paul) Boehmer, not only captured the feel of the world in books, but the essence of the characters - something that creates the true magic of these stories. ![]() The Dragonlance story, in my opinion, is one of the best fantasy series ever written "Chronicles" and "Legends" being the pinnacle of the vessel launched by Weis and Hickman in the early 80s. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "I'm Standing Here" hosts blues-rock guitar ace Gary Clark, Jr. Andrews leads the horn section playing trumpet and trombone alongside saxophones the band blends NOLA funk and Caribbean son. "Lie to Me" juxtaposes an Afro-Cubano choral chant with cracking snares and a nasty drop-funk bassline. Its reverbed chorus vocal, B-3 organ, and ticking drum kit render a mighty groove quotient. Recorded at his Buckjump Studio with producer Chris Seefried, this is Trombone Shorty surrounded by longtime friends, collaborators, and the reality of everyday life in the Treme district that birthed and nurtured him.Īlbum opener "Come Back" offers a syncopated snare wed to a modern gospel brass vamp framing a deep funk-soul that joins honesty, love, loss, and perseverance into an anthem of possibility influenced by Allen Toussaint, Sly Stone, and Curtis Mayfield. Andrews dedicated this album to her memory. She seemingly knows what he will accomplish. ![]() ![]() In the cover photo, his late mom, Lois Nelson Andrews, lifts her young son during a second line parade. Despite a shelf full of booty-shaking NOLA jazz-funk releases that draw on many branches of the modern musical tree, Lifted most closely resembles the unbridled energy, joy, and pathos of a Trombone Shorty performance. Possibly the most relevant question to ask about Lifted, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews' second Blue Note album is "Are you ready to dance?" "You'd better be" is the only acceptable answer. ![]() |