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Madonna Of The Toast
Adventures in the visual manifestations of religious and secular icons.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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June 29, 2007
Buzz Poole, a Queens-based writer and fashionista, wrote this study of pareidolia while on a massive drug-binge sabbatical in the Bay. Crazy women who collect Bob Hope-lookin tater chips; the face of the Virgin Mary on a grilled cheese; Mickey Mouse on a cow; Lenin in a shower curtain.... it's all there, and it all says a million about the American Mindset of today. Why do we search for divine messages? Why do we care to feel so important? What's wrong with being ordinary? Buzz's words take an open approach to this phenomenon, tackling the subject with genuine curiosity, intrigue and candor... oh, and the book is VERY well designed! ;-) Read more on Amazon...
May 28, 2011
Yet another strange book that found its way into my lap through my husband's scavenging. This funny, little book actually surprised me. When I realized it was showcasing the top hits of the Pareidolia phenomenon, I thought, "Oh Jeez, what a waste of paper." But I have to say that Buzz Poole had a thoughtful and sometimes very funny, but always respectful approach to the people who see faces in food and objects. It's also laid out in a beautiful way as well. If you dig the kitsch of modern Western culture, check this little gem out!
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