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Books in Art: A Quiet Read by William Kay Blacklock

Posted on September 10, 2014 by maedez

A Quiet Read by William Kay Blacklock:

A Quiet Read by William Kay Blacklock, early 20th century

Books in Art: A Gotthelf Reader by Albert Anker, 1884

Posted on September 5, 2014 by maedez

A Gotthelf Reader by Albert Anker, 1884:

A Gotthelf Reader by Albert Anker, 1884

Books in Art: Harper’s, August 1897

Posted on August 1, 2014 by maedez

Harper’s, August 1897:

Harper’s, August 1897. Edward Penfield.

Books in Art: The New York Times Ad, 1895

Posted on July 22, 2014 by maedez

Strictly speaking, this ad features a newspaper, not a book. It’s so exquisite, though, that I am giving it a pass.

NY Times Advert, 1895

Books in Art: Die Lesenden by Robert Breyer, 1909

Posted on May 20, 2014 by maedez

Die Lesenden by Robert Breyer, 1909

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!

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