Laughing Torso 1932 - Paperback

by Nina Hamnett (Author)

Laughing Torso is a memoir written by British artist and writer Nina Hamnett, first published in 1932. The book chronicles Hamnett's bohemian lifestyle in London and Paris during the early 20th century, including her relationships with famous artists and writers such as Augustus John, Wyndham Lewis, and Ezra Pound. Hamnett describes her experiences as a model, painter, and writer, as well as her involvement in the London and Parisian art scenes. The book is known for its frank and humorous tone, and for its depiction of the wild and unconventional lifestyles of artists during the interwar period. Laughing Torso is considered an important work of modernist literature and a valuable historical document of the artistic and cultural movements of the time.With 23 illustrations. Crowley had a temple in Cefalu in Sicily. He was supposed to practice Black Magic there, and one day a baby was said to have disappeared mysteriously.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.