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Playing Chess With the Heart: Beatrice Wood at 100
Internationally renowned as one of the twentieth century's wittiest writers and most original artists, Beatrice Wood at the age of 100 is as energetic, graceful, and inspiring as ever. In a series of duotone portraits made during the last 18 years, Wood's longtime friend, photographer Marlene Wallace, has captured with sensitivity and elegance the essence of this remarkable woman. Including Beatrice Wood's mischievious and penetrating insights into everything from politics to the mysteries of love, Playing Chess with the Heart is a touching tribute to the imagination and open mind of an extraordinary creative spirit.
- GenresNonfiction
72 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 1994
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September 8, 2022
Spectacular & Inspiring -- absolutely wonderful in every way!
September 22, 2014
She had worked with a famous chessplayer before, Marcel Duchamp. Her Wike bio says:
"Beatrice Wood (March 3, 1893 – March 12, 1998) was an American artist and studio potter involved in the Avant Garde movement in the United States; she founded The Blind Man magazine in New York City with French artist Marcel Duchamp and writer Henri-Pierre Roché in 1916. She had earlier studied art and theater in Paris, and was working in New York as an actress. She later worked at sculpture and pottery. Wood was characterized as the "Mama of Dada."
She partially inspired the character of Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's 1997 film, Titanic after the director read Wood's autobiography while developing the film. Beatrice Wood died nine days after her 105th birthday in Ojai, California."
When she was 100, this book was published as a tribute. Black and white photos of her on the right-hand pages (taken by a friend) and some short quips from her on the left-hand pages. Nothing exciting. One is funny, however: a photo of her reclining on a sofa with a quote: "Celibacy is exhausting."
"Beatrice Wood (March 3, 1893 – March 12, 1998) was an American artist and studio potter involved in the Avant Garde movement in the United States; she founded The Blind Man magazine in New York City with French artist Marcel Duchamp and writer Henri-Pierre Roché in 1916. She had earlier studied art and theater in Paris, and was working in New York as an actress. She later worked at sculpture and pottery. Wood was characterized as the "Mama of Dada."
She partially inspired the character of Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's 1997 film, Titanic after the director read Wood's autobiography while developing the film. Beatrice Wood died nine days after her 105th birthday in Ojai, California."
When she was 100, this book was published as a tribute. Black and white photos of her on the right-hand pages (taken by a friend) and some short quips from her on the left-hand pages. Nothing exciting. One is funny, however: a photo of her reclining on a sofa with a quote: "Celibacy is exhausting."
January 22, 2020
I’m so glad I treated myself to this book (it is even signed!!!!) the photos are technically beautiful and Beatrice’s smile and presence brings out life! I love her dearly. If you are a fan of her I would recommend checking this book out.
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