Exquisite Corpse
Format: Hardcover
ISBN13: 9780821258194
Hardcover|9780821258194
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Bridging the worlds of high art and true crime, Exquisite Corpse presents a unique perspective on the most notorious unsolved murder case of the twentieth century--the bizarre 1947 killing of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia murder.Unlike previous books on the Black Dahlia, Exquisite Corpse provides a detailed and compelling explanation for the unusual nature of this gruesome killing. Exquisite Corpse reveals, through visual comparisons and historical research, what seem to be profound connections between surrealist art and the Black Dahlia case--both before and after the murder. The evidence includes startling crime-scene and autopsy photographs of Elizabeth Short, rarely seen photographs by Man Ray, and surprising comparisons with a wide range of surrealist artworks. A +web of connections+ indicates a direct link or one degree of separation between the alleged killer and a host of influential people in the arts and film industry in Los Angeles in the 1930s and 40s. A timeline provides a revealing chronology of events surrounding the murder.Exquisite Corpse is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, art history, Hollywood noir, and the infamous Black Dahlia case.
| ISBN-13 | 9780821258194 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0821258192 |
| Weight | 2.20 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.50 x 0.88 x 10.50 In |
| List Price | $35.00 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Pages | 191 pages |
| Publisher | Bulfinch |
| Published On | 2006-09-18 |
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