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War photograpy from Lucian Read (Lucian Read)
We’ll start today’s show with a panel discussion on war photography—and whether the mainstream press should publish more pictures of the soldiers killed in Iraq. Then, we’ll learn about one man’s quest to find a place untouched by tourism in Southeast Asia. And we’ll talk to the author of a novel about a Manhattan gallery owner’s search for passion. And this week’s Please Explain is all about color!
War Photography
One survey found that during a 6 month period when over 500 American and Western allies died in Iraq…almost no pictures of their bodies made it into the mainstream press. New York Times culture reporter David Carr, Reuters general news editor Paul Holmes, and photographer Lucian Read discuss why there ...
The Naked Tourist
Lawrence Osborne explores the far-reaching influence tourism has had on Southeast Asia in The Naked Tourist: In Search of Adventure and Beauty in the Age of the Airport Mall.
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Love Creeps
Amanda Filipacchi’s novel Love Creeps imagines a successful Manhattan gallery owner who tries to rekindle a passion for life by becoming a stalker.
Events: Amanda Filipacchi will be reading and signing books
Monday, July 24 at 7 pm
The Half ...
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Events: Amanda Filipacchi will be reading and signing books
Monday, July 24 at 7 pm
The Half ...
Please Explain: Color
Color scientist Roy Berns and Margaret Walch, Director of the Color Association, take your calls on this week’s Please Explain.
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