Perhaps the most fascinating; provocative and intricately modelled of all images created during the 19th century craze for stereoscopic photography remain those created in Paris from around 1860 onwards; and now known as Diableries (or ldquo;devilriesrdquo;). 19th century France was renowned for its preoccupation with Satanism and death; and these Diableries were a foremost populist expression of this dark undercurrent. The first major; and most famous; series of Diableries was published by Adolph Block in 1868; this series; sub-titled ldquo;A Trip To The Underworldrdquo;; ran to 72 images; each depicting a scene from Hell. Diableries: A Trip To The Underworld is a long-overdue celebration of this art. The 72 images are first shown in their entirety with titling in French and English; and then investigated in detailed close-ups; presenting this dioramic display of the Devil in all its Satanic glory.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. After seeing a mention in WSJ. I thought this ...By Catherine B. AllenAfter seeing a mention in WSJ. I thought this would be about the wardrobe of Marjorie Meriweather Post. If definitely was not. It is a rather silly autobiographical book. After receiving the book. I realized that I had previously been misled and had previously bought a copy that was worthless to me. thinking that it was a serious history of clothing design. I guess I am the silly one for being duped twice.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. I loved itBy Heather A. TeyskoReading this book was a wonderful experience. especially for someone who religiously saves clothes - as well as makeup and lotions - as a diary of what was going on in my life at the time I wore it. I loved the descriptions. I loved the idea. I basically loved the whole thing. Original idea. and wonderful writing.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very creativeBy Quia QuerismaThis is a very interesting spin on an autobiography. I think it was creative and well-executed. although it ran one chapter longer than it needed to. I know that sounds funny considering the nature of the book but the very end didnt add anything to it. Also something to consider: unless you are way into fashion and designers some of the references may lose you."
