Nobody's Perfect
- 752 pages
- 27 hours of reading
In this "big, fat, entertaining and informative book" ("San Jose Mercury News"), "New Yorker" film critic Lane delivers his trademark wit, satire, and outstanding cultural insight.
Anthony Lane Books
Anthony Lane, a film critic for The New Yorker, approaches cinema with a distinctive blend of sharp wit and insightful analysis. His writing is celebrated for its intelligence, humor, and a profound understanding of the art form. Through his reviews, Lane offers readers not just evaluations of films, but also thoughtful reflections on broader cultural and artistic contexts.
In this remarkable biography, Linda Lear offers a new look at the extraordinary woman who gave us some of the most beloved children's books of all time. Potter found freedom from her conventional Victorian upbringing in the countryside. Nature inspired her imagination as an artist and scientific illustrator, but The Tale of Peter Rabbit brought her fame, financial success, and the promise of happiness when she fell in love with her editor Norman Warne. After his tragic and untimely death, Potter embraced a new life as the owner of Hill Top Farm in the English Lake District and a second chance at happiness. As a visionary landowner, successful farmer and sheep-breeder, she was able to preserve the landscape that had inspired her art. Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature reveals a lively, independent and passionate woman, whose art was timeless, and whose generosity left an indelible imprint on the countryside.