Miss Delaney brings real people on to her stage... she is busy recording the wonder of life as she lives it Kenneth Tynan; ObserverA Taste of Honey became a sensational theatrical success when first produced in London by Joan Littlewoods Theatre Workshop in 1958. Now established as a modern classic; this comic and poignant play; by a then nineteen-year-old working-class Lancashire girl; was praised at its London premiere by Graham Greene as having all the freshness of Mr Osbornes Look Back in Anger and a greater maturity. It was made into a highly acclaimed film in 1962.The play is about the adolescent Jo and her relationship with her irresponsible mum; Helen; the Nigerian sailor who leaves Jo pregnant and Geoffrey; the homosexual art student who moves in to help Jo with the baby. It is also about Jos unshakeable optimism throughout her trials. This story of a mother and daughter relationship (imitated in many other modern British plays since); set in working-class Manchester; continues to engage new generations of audiences.
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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Terrifying Visual AnthropologyBy A CustomerWhat a pleasure it is to experience the work of an author who has total command over his material. In a slender 160 pages; the author explains -- in both words and pictures -- the mythology; anthropology; abuse; and endurance of this fascinating and lurid symbol. This is one of the most interesting books on fascist regalia written in recent years.13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. History of the Swastika Before and After HitlerBy lordhootIn a relatively a short book; less then 160 pages; the author Stephen Heller managed to recount the history and usages of this notorious symbol used by Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party. The book is filled of illustrations showing how this symbol were used by many cultures from many lands across the face of this planet thousands of years prior to Hitlers Third Reich. Hitlers claims that swastika is a pure "Aryan" symbol mocked his own understanding of this symbol. It pretty clear by authors assertions that swastika have been used by many for various purposes. Some of the most interesting aspects the author brought up was that swastika was the symbol the Girls Club in the United States during the early of the 20th century and each of their magazine covers had swastika all over it.Although the author touched on the Asian usage of the swastika; he fell little short regarding the Asian elements of the swastika and its meanings. When my father was stationed in Japan; I had a chance to see many swastikas on Japanese temples and surprised to see swastikas adopted into some of the Japanese samurai families mon (family crest) during that era of history. One of the more funnier things I have seen was reading a Japanese map and seeing all these red swastikas on the map - each of them showing the location of a temple or a shrine. One of my friends who didnt know any better asked once if that map is showing where all the Nazis live in this area.The author also wrote some interesting stuff on whether this symbol can ever be save from how we see it today; symbol of evil; racism and hate. The book came to a regretful conclusion that as long as there are large numbers of racists and anti-Semites out there using the swastika for their own purpose and with its history; this symbol can never be reclaim in innocence. In some way; the swastikas fate can be linked with the Confederate Battle Flag. Both will always be associated with racism and hate as long as there are people who will used it as such.Overall; a very useful book and interesting reading material to anyone who wants to know more about this symbol which apparently been hijacked permanently by Adolf Hitler and those like him.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent and Fun Graphic HistoryBy C. Martin CentnerSteven Heller is both graphic designer and historian; This book explains; and better shows; how the Swastica came to be both part of our culture and the symbol of evil. This was the second copy of the book I purchased. It is both unique and interesting.
