Description: Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris by Leanne Shapton A unique and utterly charming book that is at once a novel and a work of art. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lenore Doolan, a food writer for the New York Times, meets Harold Morris, a photographer, at a halloween party in 2002. He is dressed as Harry Houdini. In Leanne Shaptons marvellously inventive and invented auction catalogue, the 325 lots up for auction are what remain from the relationship between Lenore and Harold (who arent real people, but might as well be). Through photographs of the couples personal effects-the usual auction items (jewellery, fine art, and rare furniture) and the seemingly worthless (pyjamas, Post-it notes, worn paperbacks)-the story of a failed love affair vividly and cleverly emerges. From first meeting to final separation, the progress and rituals of intimacy are revealed through the couples accumulated relics and memorabilia. And a love story, in all its tenderness and struggle, emerges from the evidence that has been left behind, laid out for us to appraise and appreciate. In Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris Leanne Shapton invites us to contemplate what is truly valuable, and to consider the art we make of our private lives. Notes Title continues, & Harold Morris. A marvellously inventive novel, taking the form of an auction catalogue. Author Biography Leanne Shapton is an illustrator, writer and publisher who was born in Toronto and now lives in New York. She is the art director of the New York Times op-ed page and co-founder of J&L Books, a nonprofit publishing company specializing in new photography, art and fiction. She is the author of Was She Pretty? Review Absolutely brilliant ...You look at the photographs and you get it immediately: this is a world of first editions, Dr Hauschka Rose Cream, Smythson diaries ... vintage clothing - but also of letters, scribbled-in paperbacks, postcards, takeaway menus, home-made presents ... Get it for your girlfriends - its *the* perfect Christmas present India Knight The task is daunting: How to render the dissolution of a romantic relationship in a new way? Leanne Shapton succeeds against all the odds with this wildly romantic and erudite book Dave Eggers The biggest word-of-mouth sensation of the year Independent Promotional The film rights to Important Artifacts have been bought by Paramount Pictures and will be made into a feature film starring Brad Pitt and Natalie Portman. Publication will be marked with great publicity across the national press and glossy magazines; an online treasure trove will showcase some of the artifacts Unique in style and timeless in appeal, Important Artifacts charts a passionate love affair from the first sparks to the final flares through an auction catalogue of the couples personal effects Long Description Leonore Doolan, a food writer for the New York Times, meets Harold Morris, a photographer, at a Halloween party in 2002. He is dressed as Harry Houdini...In Leanne Shaptons marvellously inventive and invented auction catalogue, the 325 lots up for auction are what remain from the relationship between Lenore and Harold (who arent real people, but might as well be). Through photographs of the couples personal effects - the usual auction items (jewellery, notes, worn paperbacks) - the story of a failed love affair vividly and cleverly emerges. From first meeting to final separation, the progress and rituals of intimacy are revealed through the couples accumulated relics and memorabilia. And a love story, in all its tenderness and struggle, emerges from the evidence that has been left behind, laid out for us to appraise and appreciate. In Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Leonore Doolan and Harold Morris, Leanne Shapton invites us to contemplate what is truly valuable, and to consider the art we make of our private lives. Review Quote The task is daunting: How to render the dissolution of a romantic relationship in a new way? Leanne Shapton succeeds against all the odds with this wildly romantic and erudite book Promotional "Headline" A unique and utterly charming book that is at once a novel and a work of art. Details ISBN1408804727 Author Leanne Shapton Pages 144 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2009 ISBN-10 1408804727 ISBN-13 9781408804728 Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle Including Books, Street Fashion and Jewelry Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Media Book Language English Publication Date 2009-11-02 UK Release Date 2009-11-02 NZ Release Date 2009-11-02 AU Release Date 2009-11-23 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:153283525;
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Book Title: Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris: Including Books, Street Fashion and Jewelry
Item Height: 234mm
Item Width: 184mm
Author: Leanne Shapton
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Books
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Year: 2009
Number of Pages: 144 Pages
