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The Goddesses: Portraits by Madame YevondeThe Goddesses: Portraits by Madame Yevonde by Lawrence Hole
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One of the first photographers to experiment with color; ethereal, whimsical shots.
Fay Jones: A 20 Year Retrospective : Boise Art Museum August 31-October 27, 1996Fay Jones: A 20 Year Retrospective : Boise Art Museum August 31-October 27, 1996 by Regina Hackett
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Compelling Basquiat-like work.
Tina Modotti: Radical PhotographerTina Modotti: Radical Photographer by Margaret Hooks
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Early twenthieth century photographer, mostly known for her documentation of Mexico.
Cindy Sherman: Photographic Works 1975-1995 (Schirmer art books on art, photography & erotics)Cindy Sherman: Photographic Works 1975-1995 (Schirmer art books on art, photography & erotics) by Elisabeth Bronfen
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Incredible self-portraits.
Suzanne Valadon: The Complete WorkSuzanne Valadon: The Complete Work by Paul Petrides
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Incredible life and art centered around the Montmartre in Paris.
A Collection of Beauties at the Height of Their Popularity: A NovelA Collection of Beauties at the Height of Their Popularity: A Novel by Whitney Otto
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One of my favorite authors.
The Passion Dream BookThe Passion Dream Book by Whitney Otto
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So, I'm a little obsessed with the 1920's Paris scene.
Girls, Visions and EverythingGirls, Visions and Everything by Sarah Schulman
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A fast read, and great commentary on life.
HoodHood by Emma Donoghue
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Incredibly sad, but amazing.
Oranges Are Not the Only FruitOranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
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If you were raised religiously, and are not now, you'll really relate to this.
Written on the BodyWritten on the Body by Jeanette Winterson
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This book seems to be on everyone's list.
From Housewife to Heretic: One woman's spiritual awakening and her excommunication from the Mormon churchFrom Housewife to Heretic: One woman's spiritual awakening and her excommunication from the Mormon church by Sonia Johnson
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A Mormon woman's discovery of feminism. Interesting stuff.
The Last Time I Wore A DressThe Last Time I Wore A Dress by Daphne Scholinski
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Memoirs from an institution.
The Temple of My FamiliarThe Temple of My Familiar by Alice Walker
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Any of and all of Alice Walker's books are rewarding.
The Poetry and Short Stories of Dorothy Parker (Modern Library)The Poetry and Short Stories of Dorothy Parker (Modern Library) by Dorothy Parker
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Witty and biting satirist who wrote for the New Yorker.
The Binet-Simon TestThe Binet-Simon Test by Miranda July
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Performance art/ music
10 Million Hours a Mile10 Million Hours a Mile by Miranda July
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Miranda July's work is all amazing.
Fever to TellFever to Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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Energetic/Punky and sassy.
Moon PixMoon Pix by Cat Power
Chan Marshal's voice is both emotional and strong.tracy and
Muscler's Guide to VideonicsMuscler's Guide to Videonics by Tracy & the Plastics
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Spacerocky tunes.
But I'm A CheerleaderBut I'm A Cheerleader
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Camp in every sense of the word.
Party Girl [VHS]Party Girl [VHS]
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Who doesn't love Parker Posey?
Aimee and Jaguar [VHS]Aimee and Jaguar [VHS]
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Beautifully sad.
Show Me Love [VHS]Show Me Love [VHS]
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Realistic and good.
Dancer in the Dark [VHS]Dancer in the Dark [VHS]
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As interesting and quirky as you would expect from Bjork.