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  Our Lady of the World's Fair -...

  Ruth D. Nelson

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  Driven by different motives, Robert Moses and Francis Cardinal Spellman had the same vision: to display Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Pietà, in the Vatican's pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair in New York City. 
   
   
   
  As Ruth D. Nelson gracefully showcases, Moses believed this blockbuster would guarantee the fair's financial success. At the same time, Spellman, Archbishop of New York and the spiritual leader of Cold War America's Catholic community, hoped that at a time of domestic strife and global conflict, the Pietà's presence would have a positive spiritual impact on the nation. Although the fair did not turn out to be the financial bonanza that Moses expected, the Pietà drew record crowds of the faithful, art lovers, and the curious. 
   
   
   
  Nelson's fascinating uncovering of the intensive planning that went into designing the pavilion, transporting the art piece across the Atlantic, and coordinating Pope Paul VI's visit to New York in 1965—the first papal visit to the Western Hemisphere—demonstrates the sheer scale and opportunity of the two men's endeavors. Our Lady of the World's Fair depicts the skepticism and fierce criticism that faced the two New York power brokers. Rather than letting the negative weigh them down, they united and called on every resource at their disposal to make this unlikely cultural coup possible.

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  Lost Time And The Meaning of...

  Jason Williams

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  Do you ever feel like your memories are slipping away—until a photograph brings them flooding back? 
  In a world drowning in images, we're still haunted by one central question: What do photographs do to our memories—and our sense of self? 
  If you've ever wondered why a single photo can evoke tears, trigger buried trauma, or transport you across decades, Lost Time and the Meaning of Photography is your essential guide. Whether you're a photographer, historian, grieving loved one, or simply a human being living in the age of visual overload, this book will challenge your understanding of memory, mourning, and meaning. 
  Unlock the hidden power behind every photograph you've ever taken—or kept. 
  In this gripping and poetic exploration, you'll learn:Why photography isn't just a way to capture life, but a way to construct identity.How grieving individuals and entire cultures use images to keep the dead alive—and what that means for healing.Why do some photographs bring comfort while others deepen the ache of loss?The neuroscience behind memory and image—how your brain processes pictures and how it changes who you are.How national tragedies and historical trauma are archived, mythologized, or erased through visual media.What we risk losing in the flood of selfies, algorithm-curated memories, and disappearing snaps. 
  You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how personal photos shape the story you tell yourself—and how collective images shape the stories nations tell about themselves.Ready to rediscover your past—and reshape your future—one image at a time? 
  Buy Lost Time and the Meaning of Photography today and start your journey into the memory behind the lens.

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  The Monster Movies of Universal...

  James L Neibaur

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  This history and critique of classic scary films “honors Universal’s horror legacy. . . . an excellent resource for film students and monster movie fanatics” (Library Journal). In 1931 Universal Studios released Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This box office success was followed by a string of films featuring macabre characters and chilling atmospherics, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. With each new film, Universal established its place in the Hollywood firmament as the leading producer of horror films, a status it enjoyed for more than twenty years. In The Monster Movies of Universal Studios, James L. Neibaur examines the key films produced by the studio from the early 1930s through the mid-1950s. In each entry, Neibaur recounts the movie’s production, provides critical commentary, considers the film’s commercial reception, and offers an overall assessment of the movie’s significance. Neibaur also examines the impact these films had on popular culture, an influence that resonates in the cinema of fear today. From the world premiere of Dracula to the 1956 release of The Creature Walks among Us, Universal excelled at scaring viewers of all ages—and even elicited a few chuckles along the way by pitting their iconic creatures against the comedic pair of Abbott and Costello. The Monster Movies of Universal Studios captures the thrills of these films, making this book a treat for fans of the golden age of horror cinema.   “Studio stills and trade ads for several of the films add a suitably scary touch to this treat for fans and scholars alike. ― Booklist “An impressive work of film scholarship.” ― Cinema Retro  

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  Text in Public – Zine...

  Emma Wolf-Haugh

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  Scriptings’ Reader-Format „Political Scenarios“ wird in Zusammenarbeit mit Archive Books und dem E-Book-Verlag EECLECTIC herausgegeben. Ziel ist es, sorgfältig ausgewählte Skripte und Texte von Künstler*innen zu veröffentlichen, die sich weder auf akademische noch auf rein literarische Schreibformen beziehen, sondern „Text“ als integralen Bestandteil einer zeitgenössisch-politischen Kunstpraxis einbetten.

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  Poetic Woods - Experimental...

  Ann Blockley

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  Innovative techniques in painting woodlands from renowned artist Ann Blockley.
  Watercolourist Ann Blockley is known for her striking and intriguing paintings of natural landscapes. In this beautiful guide she explores woodlands in a variety of interpretations, from tangled groves and ancient trees to fiery leaves and springtime orchards.
  With simple instructions and easy-to-follow demonstrations throughout, the book draws inspiration from forest poetry, birdsong and folklore. There's practical advice on working outside, experimenting with mixing colours (especially greens), playing with water effects, using salt and granulation, mark-making and spattering with found objects such as leaves and twigs, creating texture with gesso and working with collage. Other techniques include working with oak gall ink and charcoal, and how to incorporate words, text and photo transfer.
  The book is illustrated throughout with stunning examples of Blockley's colourful, expressive work, including a case study of her own woodland garden. Also showcased are works by fellow artists from The Arborealist group, the Royal Institute, and the Pastel Society to inspire you further.
  Pushing the boundaries of watercolour and other mixed media, this delightful wander through the woods is the ideal companion for both beginners and the more experienced landscape painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level.

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  The Heidi Chronicles

  Wendy Wasserstein

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  This Pulitzer Prize winning play is the tale of a baby-boomer's long, hard road from 60's confusion to 1990's self-assured woman...or so she hopes.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Lisa Akey, Kosha Engler, Kaitlin Hopkins, Barbara Klein, Lisa Pelikan, Martha Plimpton, Scot Reese, Raphael Sbarge and Grant Shaud.

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