The New York Times – Film:
In works like “Travesties” and “Arcadia,” the playwright embraced the really big questions and wrestled words into coherent, exhilarating shape.
Category: Books and Literature
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3 Children’s Books With a Bit of Sparkle
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Three recently released children’s books focus on gems, fine jewelry and even collectible watches.
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Rose Byrne and Sheila Heti on Parenting, A.I. and the Nature of Personality
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” actor and the author of “Alphabetical Diaries” met for a wide-ranging conversation.
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Solange Knowles, Librarian: Expanding a Saint Heron Passion Project
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Grammy winner, now a scholar in residence at U.S.C., is expanding a one-of-a-kind library featuring rare books by writers of color. (Just mind the due date.)
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Richard Lamparski, Author of ‘Whatever Became Of …?’ Books, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He turned an obsession with forgotten stars into a popular series, long before “Where Are They Now?” features became ubiquitous.
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Michelle Obama’s New Book Is a Historical Document Dressed Up as a Coffee-Table Tome
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
“The Look” should be studied by generations to come, not because of what it reveals about fashion, but politics.
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Travel Can Make Classic Children’s Books Come Alive
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A visit to the English manor that inspired “A Secret Garden” or a stroll through Tintin’s Brussels can turn stories into treasured memories.
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A Home That Proves You Can Never Have Too Many Books
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Surrounded by his expansive library and exquisite objects, a collector whose aesthetic helped shape America’s idea of minimalism has built a maximalist nirvana.
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Why Japan Exiled a Film About Yukio Mishima for 40 Years
The New York Times – Film:
“Mishima,” which explores nationalism, sexuality and ritual suicide, was screened in Tokyo for the first time since its 1985 release.