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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsPicture Thisby Joseph Heller
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In Picture This, Joseph Heller applies the same rapier wit and perverse viewpoint to the worlds of art, philosophy, and other noble underpinnings of Western civilization as he used to such hilarious effect on the military in Catch-22. Picture this: Rembrandt is creating his famous painting of Aristotle contemplating the bust of Homer. As soon as he paints an ear on Aristotle, Aristotle can hear. When he paints an eye, Aristotle can see. And what Aristotle sees and hears and remembers from the ancient past reveals that throughout 2,500 years of history, certain things remain constant: commerce and conquest prevail, money survives, and people do not. Only Joseph Heller could have executed this light-hearted, freewheeling exploration of humanity's perversities and pretensions with such brilliance. Synopsis:" Mr. Heller treats the whole panorama of history past and present with the bravado of Mark Twain in one of his sassier moods." The New York Times Book Review A keenly satirical look at the world of art and museums by the author of the modern classic, Catch-22. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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