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  Peter Paul Rubens - The painter...

  Maria Varshavskaya, Xenia Yegorova

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  Universally celebrated for his rosy and concupiscent nudes, Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was an artist whose first concern was sensuality in all its forms. This Baroque master devoted himself to a lifelong celebration of the joys and wonders of the physical realm. He felt that the human body was as lovely and natural as the many natural landscapes he painted as a young man. In a lushly illustrated text, María Varshavskaya and Xenia Yegorova explore the master at work, bringing a unique focus to Ruben's life and work

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  Mammonart

  Upton Sinclair

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  Mammonart: An Essay in Economic Interpretation by Upton Sinclair examines the influence of economic forces on art and creativity throughout history. Sinclair argues that art is not created in a vacuum but shaped by class, wealth, and patronage, often serving the interests of the powerful. From ancient civilizations to modern times, he analyzes writers, painters, and musicians, revealing how financial dependence on the elite suppresses radical or truthful expression. Advocating for art that serves the people and promotes social justice, Sinclair challenges the myth of artistic independence. Blending sharp critique with historical insight, Mammonart is a provocative call for economically conscious art and a radical rethinking of culture in capitalist society.

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  They Went Another Way - A...

  Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  This program is read by the author.A darkly comic memoir about being a working creative person in a world that is growing ever more dysfunctional, by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist and television writer Bruce Eric Kaplan In January 2022, Bruce Eric Kaplan found himself confused and upset by the state of the world and the state of his life as a television writer in Los Angeles. He started a journal to keep from going mad, which eventually became They Went Another Way.The book’s through line traces his attempt to get a television project set up in the increasingly Byzantine world of Hollywood. But as he details the project’s ups and downs, Kaplan finds himself ruminating not only on show business but also on today’s political and social issues, on old movies and TV shows and music, on his family, on his friends, on his past, on his failing heating system, and on all the dead birds thatkeep showing up in his backyard.This hilarious and surprisingly moving book is about life—about art, about love, about alienation, about connection, about ugliness and beauty, about disappointment, wonder, and hope. In short, it is about everything.A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

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  Anarchy in High Heels

  Denise Larson

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  A San Francisco porno theater might be the last place you'd expect to plant the seed of a feminist troupe, but truth is stranger than fiction. 
  In 1972, access to birth control and a burn-your-bra ethos were leading young women to repudiate their 1950s conservative upbringing and embrace a new liberation. Denise Larson was a timid twenty-four-year-old actress wannabe when, at an after-hours countercultural event called The People's Nickelodeon, she accidentally created Les Nickelettes. This banding together of like-minded women with an anything-goes spirit unlocked a deeply hidden female humor. For the first time, Denise allowed the suppressed satirical thoughts dancing through her head to come out in the open. Together with Les Nickelettes, which quickly became a brazen women's lib troupe, she presented a series of feminist skits, stunts, and musical comedy plays that led The Bay Guardian to describe the group in 1980 as "nutty, messy, flashy, trashy, and very funny." 
  With sisterhood providing the moxie, Denise took on leadership positions not common for women at the time: playwright, stage director, producer, and administrative/artistic director. But, in the end, the most important thing her time with Les Nickelettes taught her was the power of female friendship.

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  The Actor and the Space

  Declan Donnellan

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  'There is no acting, only reacting to the space.'
  In his bestselling book The Actor and the Target, Declan Donnellan laid out a fresh and radical approach to acting that has inspired actors around the world.
  Now, in The Actor and the Space, he develops and extends those ideas, exploring that most profound source of vitality in life as well as performance: the space around us.
  Tackling fundamental questions that face any actor – What makes performance better? How do I create a space for my character to live in? How do I tap into that space, and draw energy from it? – Donnellan offers a universal set of keys to unlock the mysteries of performance.
  Full of insightful precepts, acute psychology and practical, hands-on advice, the book presents a bold new way of thinking about acting, illustrated throughout with line-by-line analysis of scenes from Macbeth to show how it works in rehearsal and performance.
  Essential reading for any actor or theatre director, The Actor and the Space is also a fascinating distillation of the work of a world-leading director that will reward and enrich anyone with an interest in theatre.
  'A hand grenade of a book. It contains all the humility and chutzpah you need to work in the theatre.' Cate Blanchett
  'A wonderful book. Few directors think as deeply or perceptively about the art of acting as Declan Donnellan. This is an essential text for the actor, supremely useful, practical, elegant and profound.' Matthew Macfadyen
  'Beautifully clear. This generous vision takes a very complex art form and makes it all seem so simple. The whole book is a key. Unlocking the problems actors face as they try to accept another reality long enough to let the audience get a glimpse of the best our art can offer – a glimpse into themselves.' Adrian Lester 
  'Declan Donnellan's profound insight and point of departure is that great theatre, like a child's sandcastle, inhabits a vulnerable and ever-changing space between the safe and the dangerous. There is a whole lot of wisdom in this book – about tragedy, human psychology, words, dread and about how great acting really works – conveyed with remarkable clarity and simplicity. It's worth sharing with non-actor friends for its insights into Macbeth alone. Most of all, it's a distillation of hard-won lessons learned from decades of immersion in the mysteries of theatre by one of the great directors of our day.' James Shapiro, Shakespeare scholar and author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare

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  Hot and Steamy Lesbian Stories -...

  ELVIRA CUMMINGS

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  indulge in the most tantalizing tales of forbidden love and lust. "Hot and Steamy Lesbian Stories" by Elvira Cummings is a collection that will ignite your desires and transport you into a world of passion and erotic fantasy. From first-time encounters to age-gap romances, these explicit and naughty stories are sure to satisfy your cravings for lesbian romance. 
  Inside, you'll discover:Forbidden Sex: Dive into the thrilling and risky world of forbidden lesbian love.First-Time Experiences: Feel the excitement and nerves of first-time encounters between women.Older Woman, Age Gap: Explore the intense and passionate dynamics of age-gap romances.College Girl Erotic Fantasies: Relive the wild, uninhibited fantasies of college life.Explicit & Naughty Scenes: Enjoy every steamy detail that will leave you breathless. 
  Don’t miss out on these hot and steamy tales that will leave you wanting more. Whether you’re looking for a quick escape or a deep dive into the world of lesbian romance, this collection has it all. 
  Get your copy today and let the fantasies begin!

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