Controversy
41My Autobiography , Charlie Chaplin (2003)
Born into a theatrical family, Chaplin's father died of drink while his mother, unable to bear the poverty, suffered from bouts of insanity, Chaplin embarked on a film-making career which won him… 978 руб42The Influence Of Plautus On The Comedies Of Ben Jonson , Eleanor P. Lumley (1901)
Benjamin Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 – 6 August 1637) was an English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor. A contemporary of William Shakespeare, heis best known for his satirical plays, particularly… 680 руб43Why the Mind Has a Body , C. A. Strong (1903)
1903. Strong, the professor of Psychology in Columbia University writes in the preface that: The reader will find in this book (1) a sketch of an explanation of the connection of mind and body; (2) a… 1315 руб44Mark Twain , Archibald Henderson (1910)
Nevertheless, the observation of M. Forgues is just and authentic--the Attic flavour of l'esprit Gaulois is alien to the loosely articulated structure of American humour. The noteworthy criticism… 1310 руб45The Origin of Species , Charles Darwin (2011)
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'How fleeting are the wishes and efforts of man! how short his time! and consequently how poor will his products be… 232 руб46Marilyn Monroe: The Personal Archives , Cindy De La Hoz (2005)
Fifty years after her untimely death, Marilyn Monroe continues to attract attention as an ongoing focus of interest and controversy. In this brand-new book, film historian Cindy De La Hoz gives… 3490 руб47Modern Art , Cottington David (2005)
As public interest in modern art continues to grow, as witnessed by the spectacular success of Tate Modern and the Bilbao Guggenheim, there is a real need for a book that will engage general readers… 493 руб48Pop Touched Me: The Art of Rob Pruitt , Pruitt Rob (2010)
Pop Touched Me: The Art of Rob Pruitt charts the highs and lows of art star Rob Pruitt's career - how he courted controversy as he rose to fame in the early 90s alongside his then-partner Jack Early… 3368 руб49Hannah Wilke , Princenthal Nancy (2010)
The importance of the work of Hannah Wilke (1940-1993) has never been clearer. In retrospect, her artwork, like her life, frames a heroic story about formal invention and social activism; about… 3367 руб50Tess of the d'Urbervilles , Hardy Thomas (2009)
Young Tess Durbeyfield attempts to restore her family's fortunes by claiming their connection with the aristocratic d'Urbervilles. But Alec d'Urberville is a rich wastrel who seduces her and makes… 432 руб