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Dive into 'The Reality Shows,' a powerful trade paperback that captures the psychological complexity of the past decade through the unique lens of Karen Finley. This gripping work, published in 2011 by The Feminist Press at CUNY, showcases Finley's talent for embodying controversial figures and exploring pivotal moments in American culture. Throughout the pages, you'll witness Liza Minnelli's poignant reflections post-September 11, Terri Schiavo's commentary on America’s fascination with tragedy, and Martha Stewart's ardent rejection of political figures during one of the most intense election cycles. Finley's bold narratives provide an unparalleled look into our society's psyche, making this book essential for fans of performance art, political commentary, and contemporary literature. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781558616714. Format: Trade paperback (US). Please note: Shipping for this item is FREE; however, please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Once you place the order, we are not able to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781558616714
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Description:
"Ms. Finley hasn't lost the power to disturb."—Ben Brantley, The New York TimesNo other performing artist has captured the psychological complexity of this decade as Karen Finley has. In her inimitable style, she has embodied some of the most troubling figures to cast a long shadow on the public imagination, and has envisioned a kind of catharsis within each drama: Liza Minnelli responds to the September 11 attacks; Terri Schiavo explains why Americans love a woman in a coma; Martha Stewart dumps George W. Bush during their tryst on the eve of the Republican National Convention; Silda Spitzer tells the former governor why “I’m sorry” just isn’t enough; and the ghost of Jackie O cries, “Please stop looking at me!" The Reality Shows is a revelation of a decade by one of our greatest interpreters of popular and political culture.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781558616714
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Description:
"Ms. Finley hasn't lost the power to disturb."—Ben Brantley, The New York TimesNo other performing artist has captured the psychological complexity of this decade as Karen Finley has. In her inimitable style, she has embodied some of the most troubling figures to cast a long shadow on the public imagination, and has envisioned a kind of catharsis within each drama: Liza Minnelli responds to the September 11 attacks; Terri Schiavo explains why Americans love a woman in a coma; Martha Stewart dumps George W. Bush during their tryst on the eve of the Republican National Convention; Silda Spitzer tells the former governor why “I’m sorry” just isn’t enough; and the ghost of Jackie O cries, “Please stop looking at me!" The Reality Shows is a revelation of a decade by one of our greatest interpreters of popular and political culture.