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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

[Shopping for the Bookworm] Literary Lovers #2: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes

Posted on February 1, 2016 by maedez

In anticipation of Saint Valentine’s Day, we are sharing a few wee love-themed shopping guides.

Some legendary literary love affairs were more successful than others, but who are we to judge? At any rate, we’ll save such musings for another day.

Today’s couple: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes!

Sylvia Plath Typewriter Brooch by Modern Girl Blitz. $15.00.

Ted Hughes Literary Poster by Badly Drawn Authors. $10.00+.

[Shopping for the Bookworm] Literary Lovers #1: Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Posted on January 28, 2016 by maedez

In anticipation of Saint Valentine’s Day, we are sharing a few wee love-themed shopping guides.

Some legendary literary love affairs were more successful than others, but who are we to judge? At any rate, we’ll save such musings for another day.

Up first: Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning! Continue reading →

Tennessee Williams, 1953

Posted on January 26, 2016 by maedez

Playwright Tennessee Williams at the memorial service for poet Dylan Thomas:

Tennessee Williams by Walter Albertin for the New York World-Telegram and Sun, 1953

Tennessee Williams photographed by Walter Albertin for the New York World-Telegram and Sun, 1953

Bertolt Brecht Quote

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Posted on January 24, 2016 by maedez

Bertolt Brecht Quote

Writers in Art: Portrait of Otto Gildemeister

Posted on January 17, 2016 by maedez

Portrait of Otto Gildemeister by Gottfried Joseph Hofer, 1898

Johnny Town-Mouse

Posted on January 7, 2016 by maedez

I recently came across my childhood copy of Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse. This edition is from 1946. It’s as charming as ever!

Johnny Town-Mouse

Penelope Fitzgerald Quote

Posted on January 5, 2016 by maedez

“A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life.”-Penelope Fitzgerald, The Bookshop

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“Novels arise out of the shortcomings of history.”-Novalis

The Writers’ House Calendar by Amanda White

Posted on December 31, 2015 by maedez

Amanda White runs one of my favourite literary-themed Etsy shops. I also follow her on Facebook, so I was thrilled to find her 2016 calendar for sale at my local Barnes and Noble.

The Writers’ House Calendar for 2016.

This is another reason to look forward to the new year!

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]

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!