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The Wilde Album,Used
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The most comprehensive collection of photographs and images of Wildecompiled by his only grandson.Oscar Wilde was one of the first and unquestionably one of the greatest selfpublicists who ever lived. With that exceptional streak of modernity that characterized much of his life and work, he understood the power of the image in his campaign to promote the self. As early as his Oxford days, he had himself photographed with his contemporaries in loud checked suits of the latest fashion. The Wilde Album now publishes more of these images of Oscar than have ever been seen together before, as well as later photographs, some previously unpublished, from the family archive, including rare snapshots of Oscar in his last years in Italy; the famous sitting in New York for Napoleon Sarony in fur coat and velvet suit; and the good, the bad, and the vicious caricatures, cartoons, and lithographs.In the accompanying text, Merlin Holland examines Wilde's life as reflected in the photographs and images, paying particular attention to his relationships with friends, family, and lovers, as well as the profound influence of his Irish upbringing. He also investigates the reasons for the adverse opinions his work engered and the background to the famous legal battles that finally led to imprisonment and exile.
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- Q: What type of book is 'The Wilde Album'? A: 'The Wilde Album' is a photo essay that compiles a comprehensive collection of photographs and images of Oscar Wilde, curated by his grandson.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Wilde Album'? A: The author of 'The Wilde Album' is Merlin Holland, who is Oscar Wilde's grandson.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Wilde Album' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'The Wilde Album' published? A: 'The Wilde Album' was published on April 15, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Wilde Album' have? A: 'The Wilde Album' contains 192 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Wilde Album' is available in the first edition, first printing.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Wilde Album'? A: 'The Wilde Album' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What kind of images can I expect in 'The Wilde Album'? A: 'The Wilde Album' features a variety of images, including rare photographs, caricatures, and previously unpublished snapshots from the family archive.
- Q: Does 'The Wilde Album' include any text alongside the images? A: 'The Wilde Album' includes accompanying text by Merlin Holland that examines Oscar Wilde's life and relationships as reflected in the photographs.
- Q: What category does 'The Wilde Album' fall under? A: 'The Wilde Album' is categorized under photo essays.