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Writers in Art: Octave Uzanne

Posted on February 6, 2016 by maedez

Portrait of French writer Octave Uzanne:

Portrait of Octave Uzanne

Books in Art: Books and Scholar’s Accoutrements

Posted on February 2, 2016 by maedez

Books and Scholar’s Accoutrements (19th century). Artist Unknown. Brooklyn Museum.

Writers in Art: Portrait of Otto Gildemeister

Posted on January 17, 2016 by maedez

Portrait of Otto Gildemeister by Gottfried Joseph Hofer, 1898

Snow Scene

Posted on January 12, 2016 by maedez

Garten im Louveciennes im Schnee by Alfred Sisley, 1874

A Bright & Happy New-Year to You

Posted on January 1, 2016 by maedez

Thomas Crane Greeting Card, circa 1880s. Illustrated for Marcus Ward & Co.

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by maedez

Santa Claus Sugar Plums

A Christmas Carol #7: Scrooge and Bob Cratchit

Posted on December 23, 2015 by maedez

Scrooge and Bob Cratchit illustrated by John Leech, from the first edition of A Christmas Carol. 1843.

A Christmas Carol #6: The Last of the Spirits

Posted on December 20, 2015 by maedez

The Last of the Spirits by John Leech. From the First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

Tea in Art: The Red Portfolio by Harry Wilson Watrous

Posted on December 17, 2015 by maedez

The Red Portfolio by Harry Wilson Watrous, circa 1900.

A Christmas Carol #5: Scrooge’s Third Visitor

Posted on December 16, 2015 by maedez

Scrooge’s Third Visitor. Illustration by John Leech, from the First Edition of A Christmas Carol. 1843.

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!