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Improbable as it may seem, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and rock icon Patti Smith were the closest of friends from the time they arrived in Manhattan in the late 1960s. This memoir is about their friendship, their artistic coming of age, and a very particular time and place, Manhattan in the late 60s and early 70s. Patti Smith's writing has a very poetic quality to it, unsurprisingly, being an incredible lyricist and poet. The book delves into the NYC art scene of the late 60's and early 70s, providing a glimpse into the artistic and cultural time of that era.
WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG, MY MOTHER TOOK ME FOR walks in Humboldt Park, along the edge of the Prairie River. I have vague memories, like impressions on glass plates, of an old boathouse, a circular band ... - #2
'The Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe is a novel set in New York City during the 1980s, portraying the lives of wealthy individuals, legal professionals, and journalists intertwined by a hit-and-run incident. The story delves into themes of privilege, justice, morality, and the societal issues prevalent in the era, offering a satirical and critical perspective on the materialism and betrayals within investment banking. Through a cast of flawed and multi-faceted characters, the book explores the downfall of a Wall Street elite, Sherman McCoy, and the repercussions that follow in a racially tense environment.
The writing style of Tom Wolfe in 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' is characterized by sharp humor, detailed insights, and a keen observation of societal practices. Wolfe's ability to capture the essence of 1980s New York City, with its excesses, ego, and crassness, is praised by readers. The novel's portrayal of the legal system, press, and various societal strata as depicted through unsympathetic characters and satirical elements adds depth to the story, making it a compelling and insightful read.
At that very moment, in the very sort of Park Avenue co-op apartment that so obsessed the Mayor…twelve-foot ceilings…two wings, one for the white Anglo-Saxon Protestants who own the place and one for ... As the title implies, "The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone" by Olivia Laing is a book that delves into the exploration of loneliness through art and the lives of artists who have experienced isolation. Laing weaves her narrative around artists such as Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, and Henry Darger, discussing the causes and consequences of loneliness. She combines personal experiences with deep research to provide insight into how loneliness can be expressed through art and how it impacts individuals in urban environments.
Laing's writing style in "The Lonely City" has been described as beautifully written, insightful, and emotional. She blends personal experiences of loneliness with psychological theories and examinations of artists who embody loneliness in their work. The book offers a mix of memoir and art history, exploring themes of connection, empathy, and the impact of isolation on creativity, all while maintaining a focus on the topic of loneliness.
IMAGINE STANDING BY A WINDOW at night, on the sixth or seventeenth or forty-third floor of a building. The city reveals itself as a set of cells, a hundred thousand windows, some darkened and some flo...