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The Lampshade: A Holocaust Detective Story from Buchenwald to New Orleans,New
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Few growing up in the aftermath of World War II will ever forget the horrifying reports that Nazi concentration camp doctors had removed the skin of prisoners to makes common, everyday lampshades. In The Lampshade, bestselling journalist Mark Jacobson tells the story of how he came into possession of one of these awful objects, and of his search to establish the origin, and larger meaning, of what can only be described as an icon of terror.Jacobsons mindbending historical, moral, and philosophical journey into the recent past and his own soul begins in Hurricane Katrinaravaged New Orleans. It is only months after the storm, with Americas most romantic city still in tatters, when Skip Henderson, an old friend of Jacobsons, purchases an item at a rummage sale: a very strange looking and oddly textured lampshade. When he asks what its made of, the seller, a man covered with jailhouse tattoos, replies, Thats made from the skin of Jews. The price: $35. A few days later, Henderson sends the lampshade to Jacobson, saying, Youre the journalist, you find out what it is. The lampshade couldnt possibly be real, could it? But it is. DNA analysis proves it.This revelation sends Jacobson halfway around the world, to Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and to the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany, where the lampshades were supposedly made on the order of the infamous Bitch of Buchenwald, Ilse Koch. From the time he grew up in Queens, New York, in the 1950s, Jacobson has heard stories about the human skin lampshade and knew it to be the ultimate symbol of Nazi cruelty. Now he has one of these things in his house with a DNA report to prove it, and almost everything he finds out about it is contradictory, mysterious, shot through with legend and specious information.Through interviews with forensic experts, famous Holocaust scholars (and deniers), Buchenwald survivors and liberators, and New Orleans thieves and cops, Jacobson gradually comes to see the lampshade as a ghostly illuminator of his own existential status as a Jew, and to understand exactly what that means in the context of human responsibility.One question looms as his search goes on: what to do with the lampshadethis unsettling thing that used to be someone? It is a difficult dilemma to be sure, but far from the last one, since once a lampshade of human skin enters your life, it is very, very hard to forget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Lampshade'? A: The main theme of 'The Lampshade' revolves around the exploration of Holocaust history and the moral implications of possessing an item made from human skin, prompting reflections on human responsibility and historical memory.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Lampshade'? A: The author of 'The Lampshade' is Mark Jacobson, a bestselling journalist known for his investigative work and storytelling.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Lampshade' is available in a hardcover binding, offering durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Lampshade' contain? A: 'The Lampshade' contains a total of 368 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'The Lampshade' published? A: 'The Lampshade' was published on September 14, 2010, and is a first edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any wear and tear, making it suitable for collectors and readers alike.
- Q: What can readers expect from Mark Jacobson's writing style? A: Readers can expect Mark Jacobson's writing style to be engaging and thought-provoking, combining investigative journalism with personal narrative.
- Q: Is there any specific historical context discussed in 'The Lampshade'? A: Yes, 'The Lampshade' discusses historical contexts related to Nazi concentration camps, specifically focusing on the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
- Q: Does 'The Lampshade' address the impact of Hurricane Katrina? A: Yes, the narrative begins in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, linking the author's personal journey to the broader historical themes explored in the book.
- Q: What makes 'The Lampshade' a unique read? A: 'The Lampshade' is unique due to its combination of personal storytelling, historical investigation, and the moral dilemmas surrounding an object that symbolizes human suffering.