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Book Review – Five Star Billionaire by Tash Aw

I’m struggling to think of more than two books I’ve read set in China and I suspect they’re the same two everyone else has read: Wild Swans (1991) by Jung Chang and Memoirs of a... Read more

Banksy Artwork Removed from North London Sale Appears

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Banksy Artwork Removed from North London Removed from Sale and New Artwork Appears

The Banksy mural, depicting a boy hunched over a sewing machine making Union Jack bunting, disappeared from Whymark Avenue earlier this month. Read more

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Book Review & Movie Trailer: World War Z by Max Brooks

Regular readers of this blog know that one of my son's primary educational goals is preparing for the zombie apocalypse. He's talking about college and career... Read more

The 23 February 2013 by Quirkybibliophile
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Guest Post: Douglas Jaffe

We are delighted to welcome Douglas Jaffe, author of Chasing Dragons. Douglas joins us to share some of his favourite reads from his time in Asia. Guest Post... Read more

The 16 February 2013 by Donnambr
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Steel Frame, Rocked Filled Human Sculpture

Florida-based artist Celeste Roberge is fascinated with the relation of art, time and the human form and seeks to marry them together. The artist says she... Read more

The 10 February 2013 by Creativevisualart
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3 New Oil Paintings: Tree of Life, Star Clouds & Fiery Colors

This painting is called Peaceful Evening. It’s meant to give you a peaceful feeling of being at one with the universe/God/the circle of life, or whatever meanin... Read more

The 11 February 2013 by Artbycedar
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Queen Victoria’s Wedding Dress

Queen Victoria in her wedding outfit, Winterhalter, 1847. Photo: Royal Collection.Queen Victoria married her handsome first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg... Read more

The 10 February 2013 by Mmeguillotine
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Faking Conspiracy Theories

Obviously, John Kennedy was not either socialist or Kenyan, nor did he fake shooting skeet, and no one at the time of is administration reasonably believed he... Read more

The 18 February 2013 by Doggone
Tess of the D'urbeville - a Pure Woman, a Devil and an Angel

A scene from Tess of The D'Urbevilles (2008) I've just finished rewatching BBC "Tess of the D'Urbevilles" (2008) to prepare the last lesson of a series on this... Read more

The 27 February 2013 by Mariagrazia
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FAQ: How to Take a Bus in Paris

Many Paris tourists are proud to get around by métro. If that's you, why not be a bit venturesome, and take a bus next time instead? Read more

The 01 February 2013 by Sedulia
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Life Like Drawings from Rubén Belloso Adorna

Elia Vázquez Díaz — Belloso created this portrait of Elia, his maternal grandmother. “Ernst VII” — Belloso’s portrait of Ernst VII. To give you an idea... Read more

The 01 February 2013 by Creativevisualart
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Opera Review: Acts of Congress

City Opera opens its season with Powder Her Face. by Paul J. Pelkonen Bangers and buns: Alison Cook as the "Dirty Duchess" in Powder Her Face. Photo by Carol... Read more

The 18 February 2013 by Superconductor
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