Title
Still Pictures: On Photography And Memory
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Superb . . . [The] Final, Splendid, Most Personal Work Of [Janet Malcolms] Long Career. Charles Finch, The New York Times Book Reviewfor Decades, Janet Malcolms Books And Dispatches For The New Yorker And The New York Review Of Books Poked And Prodded At Reportorial And Biographical Convention, Gesturing Toward The Artifice That Underpins Both Public And Private Selves. In Still Pictures, She Turns Her Gimlet Eye On Her Own Lifea Task Demanding A Writer Just As Peerlessly Skillful As She Was Widely Known To Be.Still Pictures, Then, Is Not The Story Of A Life But An Event On Its Own Terms, An Encounter With Identity And Family Photographs As Poignant And Original As Anything Since Roland Barthess Camera Lucida. Malcolm Looks Beyond The Content Of The Image And The Easy Seductions Of Selfrecognition, Constructing A Memoir From Memories That Pose Questions Of Their Own.Still Pictures Begins With The Image Of A Morose Young Girl On A Train, Leaving Prague For New York At The Age Of Five In 1939. From Her Fitful Early Loves, To Evenings At The Old Metropolitan Opera House, To Her Fascination With What It Might Mean To Be A Bad Girl, Malcolm Assembles A Composite Portrait Of A New York Childhood, One That Never Escapes The Tug Of Europe And The Mysteries Of Fate And Family. Later, Still Pictures Delves Into Her Marriage To Gardner Botsford, The World Of William Shawns New Yorker, And The Libel Trial That Led Malcolm To Become A Character In Her Own Drama.Displaying The Sharp Wit And Astute Commentary That Are Malcolmian Trademarks, This Brief Volume Develops Into A Memoir Like Few Others In Our Literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Still Pictures: On Photography and Memory'? A: 'Still Pictures' explores themes of identity, memory, and the intersection between photography and personal history, offering a unique memoir-like narrative.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Still Pictures'? A: The author is Janet Malcolm, a renowned writer known for her insights into journalism and biography.
- Q: When was 'Still Pictures' published? A: 'Still Pictures' was published on January 10, 2023.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Still Pictures' have? A: 'Still Pictures' consists of 176 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item is in 'New' condition, ensuring that it has not been previously used or damaged.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: 'Still Pictures' is suitable for readers interested in memoirs, photography, and literary reflections on memory.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: While the primary focus is on text, the book delves into the significance of photographs within the narrative.
- Q: What style of writing can readers expect from Janet Malcolm? A: Readers can expect sharp wit and astute commentary, characteristic of Malcolm's previous works.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in photography? A: Yes, 'Still Pictures' would be a thoughtful gift for those interested in photography, memoirs, and the exploration of personal history.