Loss Within Loss: Artists in the Age of AIDS (Living Out)

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"An extraordinary achievement of witness." --Tim Miller, author of Shirts & Skin.

When an artist dies we face two great losses: the person and the work he did not live to do. Loss within Loss is a moving collaboration by some of America's most eloquent writers, who supply wry, raging, sorrowful, and buoyant accounts of artist friends and lovers struck down by AIDS. These essayists include Maya Angelou, Alan Gurganus, Brad Gooch, John Berendt, Craig Lucas, Robert Rosenblum, and eighteen others. Many of the subjects of the essays were already prominent--James Merrill, Paul Monette, David Wojnarowicz--but many others died young, before they were able to fulfil the promise of their lives and art. Loss within Loss spans all of the arts and includes portraits of choreographers, painters, poets, actors, playwrights, sculptors, editors, composers, and architects. This landmark book is published in association with the Estate Project for Artists with AIDS, a national organization that preserves art works created by artists living with HIV or lost to AIDS. Loss within Loss stands as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic on the arts community and as the first real survey of that devastation. Though these accounts are often intensely sad, Loss within Loss is an invigorating, sometimes even exuberant, testimony to the sheer joy of being an artist . . . and being alive.

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A MAJOR COLLECTION.......2001-12-05

LOSS WITHIN LOSS is a major collection of biographical short stories: tributes to friends, lovers and colleagues who have died from AIDS.

Several of the contributing writers are quite famous: the lecturer/poet/teacher Maya Angelou, the playwright/screenwriter Craig Lucas ("Prelude To A Kiss," "Longtime Companion"), the novelist Allan Gurganus ("Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All"), the writer Andrew Solomon ("The Noonday Demon") et. al. Several of the dedicatees lived the lives of celebrities: the poet James Merrill, the film makers Derek Jarman and Howard Brookner, the writer Paul Monette. But it is not their fame which is celebrated in this book: it is their love and friendship and, most importantly, their art which is now lost to the world forever because of a disease, the deadly power of which, was and still is, underestimated. The styles of the stories are as diverse as the styles of the individual writers: some read like the poetry they are; some like straight-forward fiction and some like excruciatingly honest, almost farcical diary entries.

These are not simply sad stories; they are beautifully written, funny, charming, intelligent, very candid rememberances of lives past passed. Besides the stories, there are some photographs of the artists and their works, biographies of the writers and their subjects, a wonderful photograph by John Dugdale on the cover and an introduction by Edmund White
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Far more than a collection of elegies.......2001-07-11

LOSS WITHIN LOSS is a most appropriately titled reminiscence of the black hole AIDS blasted in our art community. Edmund White, always the sensitive observor and writer of tender memoirs, takes on the role of Editor here and has selected some very fine writers to personalize the contributions and deaths of their friends. He has also written minibiobraphies of not only the artists who have been lost but also of each of the biographers. Selecting artist/bigraphers to highlight in a review of a book of this total force seems almost incongruous, yet Chris DeBlasio is so beautifully defined by William Berger, and the polarities of the lives and deaths of Paul Monette and James Merrill who died within four days of each other are so adroitly observed by their mutual firend J.D. McClatchy, and Felice Picano's warm eulogy for Robert Ferro and all that surrounded the Violet Quill Club are all so fine that they shine especialy brightly.

The unexpected joyful aspect of spending time with this extraordinary book is discovering how much we didn't know about so many artists in every field - from poetry, to novels, to puppets, to architecture, to dance. Yes, the names ring distant bells, but when the artists are put into context with the time in which they were creating AND that they were creating knowing that their corporal time was limited, the effect is staggering. I do not find this book at all morose; if anything it is celebratory. And the method of presentation and quality of writing leaves the reader with one primary question: What if AIDS hadn't destroyed so many brilliant minds, so many unborn ideas? As a document on the effect of a devastating disease on the arts and as a resource book of what was happening in the forefront of culture in the 1980s and 1990s, this book will be the gold standard. Highly recommended reading - on so many levels.

Astonishing & Heartbreaking.......2001-03-08

This powerful, superb book is peopled with a sampling of the great and graceful artists who have been swept into eternity by AIDS. All of the essays are moving. Especially touching is the memoir which gathers together the angelic Paul Monette and the ferocious James Merrill. Brad Gooch contributes his best writing to date in his touching remembrances of his lovely partner Howard.

This book will break your heart and make you smile at the same time. It's truly a work of art.

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Loss within loss : artists in the age of AIDS.
Edmund [Ed] White
Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000I321BU

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Loss within Loss: Artists in the Age of AIDS
N. Y.) Alliance for the Arts (New York
Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORN5OM

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Praise for New York, New York:
"A voluptuous array of city imagery. The pictures are panoramic, the colors uncommonly rich and beautiful."-Janet Maslin, the New York Times

"I love this book! Wonderful, wonderful pictures of New York . . . extraordinary reproductions."
-Charlie Gibson, Good Morning America

"Even the most jaded photo connoisseur will find Berenholtz's full skyline panoramas breathtaking."
-Publisher's Weekly

"This massive valentine to the Big Apple, full of stunning photography, makes an exquisite gift-for yourself or others."
-Marie Claire

"From its arresting close-ups to its glorious panoramic skylines, the book is a tour de force that defies superlatives."
-Time Out New York

Following the success of and inspired by the deluxe New York, New York, Rizzoli is proud to present New York, New York in this precious, keepsake format and at an affordable price. Like the deluxe limited edition, the 71³2 x 5-inch format features all the same attributes in perfect miniature, including twelve single- and double-gatefolds showcasing the iconic images of the greatest city in the world: skylines, architectural building details, and New York landmarks. This miniature jewel of a book is sure to please all those who love New York.

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Gave me goosebumps!.......2006-12-20

I'm not from New York but bought this as a gift for a gentleman who is and it is stunning! Gorgeous photos and beautiful history of the city. Definitely recommend this book!

Never Seen Better!.......2002-12-25

I just got this book for Christmas, and it was by far the best gift. As a Californian who is in LOVE with New York, I could not have asked for a better book. The photos will leave you speechless, and longing for the city that never sleeps. I just spent 2 hours going through the different photos, and I can honestly say I have never seen a book that has done the city justice like this one. If you want a good book with photos that need NO explanation, this is it. I would not change this book for the world.

Breathtaking views of New York.......2002-12-25

I am not a big buyer of "coffee table books" but I made an exception for this one. The photographer is the brother of a boyhood friend of mine (Richard, if you're reading this, tell Jim I said hello!) and I got the book for my parents as a gift. I spent hours pouring over the incredible pictures thinking time and time again, HOW did he take THAT? I can only describe the pictures as breathtaking, sumptuous, and evocative of a New York that is all too easy to take for granted if you've lived in it. The pictures here make you see it anew.

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Adirondacks: Mini
Adirondacks : Mini -by: Carl Heilman

Adirondacks: Mini

Manufacturer: Rizzoli
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0847827909
Release Date: 2006-04-25

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Covering more ground than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon combined, the Adirondack Park is one of the great untouched wilderness areas in this country. Each year it attracts millions of visitors who come to hike, canoe, ski, or just enjoy the views. This panoramic volume presents a beautiful selection of images, including ten 360-degree shots. The images capture the tree-covered mountains in full autumnal glory, rivers hushed by winter snow, and verdant meadows alive with spring, as well as historic resorts and quaint villages. Each chapter covers a different corner from Lake Placid and the High Peaks to Saranac Lake, Lake George, and the Fulton Chain. To appreciate the wonders of the Adirondacks through the lens of one of the area's most accomplished photographers is like exploring them for the first time.

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Very Cool!.......2007-05-30

Bought this for my dad on his 59th birthday while I was in Tupper Lake. I think he is really going to like it!

Adirondacks: Mini.......2007-01-21

This was a gift to my husband who has hiked many of the high peaks. The pictures in this book were breathtaking.

Adirondacks : Mini -by: Carl Heilman.......2006-05-15

... truly awesome; must see to appreciate!

The Rough Guide New York City Mini Guide 2 (Rough Guide Mini Guides)

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Great Travel Guide

The Rough Guide New York City Mini Guide 2 (Rough Guide Mini Guides)
Martin Dunford
Manufacturer: Rough Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1843535866

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Synopsis "The Mini Rough Guide to New York City" is the most informative pocket guide to this vibrant metropolis. The new, full-colour section introduces New York's highlights, with detailed accounts of all the top neighborhoods, and sights from SoHo to Central Park. There are up-to-date reviews of all the top hotels and restaurants, plus expanded coverage of the all the best bars, shops, clubs and music venues. This portable guide also includes expert coverage of New York's museums, architecture, culture and history, and comes complete with clear, readable maps that have grid references for all the top attractions and recommendations.

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Great Travel Guide.......2007-05-11

I love the roughguide series. They mini guide is small, but don't let that fool you, it has a lot of helpful information, and my wife and I thoroughly used it on our trip. My brother-in-law, who lives in New York even found some good restaurants in it that he did not previously know about.

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Mini Movie Calendar
Is It 2005 Again?

Movie Posters 2007 Mini Wall Calendar
Universe Publishing , and New York Museum Of Modern Art
Manufacturer: Universe Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

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ASIN: 078931486X

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Mini Movie Calendar.......2007-02-13

If you have limited space for a wall calendar, this one's for you. This collection of movie posters from The Museum of Modern Art brings back the Golden Age of Movies in startling color--everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Myrna Loy and William Powell, Fred and Ginger to Gary Cooper, the Marx brothers and Paul Newman--to name only a few. Each mini posters is sharp and vibrant. Enjoy this calendar, month by month, and , like Gloria Swanson, you,too, will be be "Ready for your close-up, Mr. DeMille."

Is It 2005 Again?.......2007-02-02

This has been one of my favorite calendars in the last few years, so I was really disappointed to see that 2007 includes the exact same poster of "Vertigo" that appeared in 2005. Message to MOMA: There are HUNDREDS of classic posters you can mine before resorting to repeats!

Barbri Bar Review: The Conviser Mini Review (New York)

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Barbri Bar Review: The Conviser Mini Review (New York)

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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0159006368

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Monster Movies 2007 Mini Wall Calendar
Universe Publishing , and New York Museum Of Modern Art
Manufacturer: Universe Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

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ASIN: 078931472X

The Rough Guide to New York City Restaurants 2 (Rough Guide Mini Guides)

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The Rough Guide to New York City Restaurants 2 (Rough Guide Mini Guides)
ROUGH GUIDES
Manufacturer: Rough Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1843530988
Release Date: 2003-11-20

Modern Art: The Museum of Modern Art 2008 Mini Wall Calendar

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Modern Art: The Museum of Modern Art 2008 Mini Wall Calendar
Universe Publishing , and New York Museum Of Modern Art
Manufacturer: Universe Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

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ASIN: 078931603X

Book Description

The modern art lover's calendar-twelve of the most beloved paintings at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. These powerful works by the masters of the past two centuries continue to engage and inspire us.

Included are modern art masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Edward Hopper, Claude Monet, and Gustav Klimt, among others. Since it was founded in 1929, The Museum of Modern Art has been devoted entirely to the modern art movement, and the quality and diversity of The Museum's collection offer an unparalleled survey of modern and contemporary art.

Album Description

High quality large format hardback book featuring exceptional photography and music. Art printing on 150gsm quality paper (28cm x 28cm) with approximatly 120 pages per book with images from named photographers.

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High Quality Large Format Hardback Book featuring Exceptional Photography and Music. Art Printing on 150gsm Quality Paper (28cm X 28cm) with Approximatly 120 Pages Per Book with Images from Named Photographers.

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Pip & Norton have been together for nearly as long as Ernie & Bert, but not as long as Sylvester & Tweety. They've existed for much longer than there have been comic-book stories written about them. By the time that happened, they had their schtick totally nailed. This graphic novel includes all their best work plus their first appearance in the Dark Horse anthology Scatterbrain. The story, "Spinning Buddha," is all about poor impressionable Pip's uncontrollable infatuation with material possessions, in this case the latest, fanciest of toys: The Spinning Buddha. Also included are several other epic stories from other Dark Horse anthologies; and many of the best monthly P&N strips that have appeared in the edgy youth culture magazine Vice over the past three years; plus a new 10-page extravaganza about Pip's obsessive love for Barbra Streisand, and Barbra's earth-shattering psychic powers! All these things (and more) are wrapped up like a gift. Eye-popping covers and endpapers will make you feel like you've just visited some miraculous synthesis of the Louvre and Disneyland.

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Look Jerky, I don't need to talk to you!!!.......2001-05-06

How-do-ya say there flapjack? Nutty, you must buy this book.

Frank Rizzo will be forced to beat Sol Rosenberg and Jack Tors up and down the hallway if you don't purchase this book.

Johnny Brennan, the voice of Frank Rizzo and Sol Rosenberg, is one of the greatest comedians of the last 10 years. This book, much like the albums, is hilarious.

Tarbash is waiting for you to buy this book. He's going to start yelling and throwing up soon. You must appease him.

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The Jerky Boys - The Book
The Jerky Boys
Manufacturer: Harper-perennial
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JZGGZE

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The Jerky Boys: The Book
Johnny; Kamal; Jerky Boys Brennan
Manufacturer: Harpercollins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OUVPYQ

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The Jerky Boys: The Book
Johnny; Kamal; Jerky Boys Brennan
Manufacturer: Harper Perennial
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OEYPBW

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