Category Archives: Books

Joe Eula

Dior illustration by Joe Eula, late 1950s   As much as I love books, I have become incredibly selective with the ones I buy, especially that I don’t read kindle books, because otherwise we will soon have to move houses … Read More →

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Truffaut, Kar Wai and Film Noir

  First, I would like to say that these are not actual book reviews, from the simple fact that I seldom read film books da capo al fine over a short period of time, especially, surprisingly, good film books, unless … Read More →

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Everest: The First Ascent & Other Winter Reading

  First of all, I should start by confessing that I bought this book, Everest – The First Ascent, by mistake. And I am glad I did. Another book, with a very similar title, The Ascent of Everest, had been … Read More →

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Giorgio Armani: The Book

  The man and the fashion designer Giorgio Armani, in his own words. It couldn’t get better than this. The man is discrete, meticulous, honest, uncompromising, loyal, constant, determined, perfectionist, loathing exhibitionism and excesses, whose trust is hard to gain, … Read More →

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Autumn Moodboard

What to watch, read and listen to this season.     Watch. Good movies season is here. After months and months (about six, to be exact) when good, and even watchable films were on hiatus, it’s time for the big … Read More →

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