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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Cute, Quaint, Hungry and Romantic: The Aesthetics of Consumerismby Daniel Harris
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Call it an encyclopedia of low-brow aesthetics. In Cute, Quaint, Hungry and Romantic, the writer whom Steven Millhauser called "the most original essayist since George Orwell" examines with devastating wit and in a style distinctly his own the contagious appeal of that which is not art, the uses of the useless, the politics of product design and advertising. Here is a psychic voyage into the aesthetic unconscious of the consumer, as well as "the perfect companion for any foray through Restoration Hardware or the freezer compartment at Dean & DeLuca" (Village Voice Literary Supplement). From teddy bears to Mars Bars to Leonardo DiCaprio, this is the refuse of consumerism unflinchingly-and very entertainingly-observed. Review:"Ever suspected that something is deeply, deeply wrong with contemporary culture? Then this is the book for you." Adrienne Miller, Esquire (read Esquire's entire review) About the AuthorDaniel Harris is the author of The Rise and Fall of Gay Culture, a New York Times Notable Book in 1997. His essays have appeared regularly in Harper's, Salmagundi, and The Nation and have been included in The Anchor Essay Annual and Best American Essays. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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