{"title":"Mel Gordon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Mel Gordon collection, where you'll discover intriguing insights into the flamboyant and sometimes obscure corners of culture and history. Mel Gordon, a distinguished author and academic, was renowned for his deep dives into unconventional subjects. His works often explore the intersections of history, performing arts, and cultural phenomena, making them a treasure trove for curious readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, you'll find \u003cem\u003eHorizontal Collaboration\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the controversial and complex relationships that emerged in occupied France during World War II. This book offers a unique perspective on human survival and compromise amid the chaos of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother fascinating read is \u003cem\u003eThe Seven Addictions and Five Professions of Anita Berber\u003c\/em\u003e, a biography of the infamous Weimar Republic dancer and actress. Known for her scandalous performances and tumultuous life, Anita Berber's story is a vivid reflection of the excesses and eccentricities of the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMel Gordon's books are not just historical accounts; they are meticulous explorations of human behaviour, revealing the social undercurrents that shape cultures. Whether you're interested in history, biography, or the quirks of human nature, Gordon's works provide a captivating and enlightening experience. Dive into his collection to unearth stories that defy conventional narratives and broaden your understanding of the extraordinary facets of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-seven-addictions-and-five-professions-of-anita-berber-by-mel-gordon-9781932595123","title":"The Seven Addictions And Five Professions Of Anita Berber","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first contemporary biography of a notorious actor, dancer, poet, and playwright who scandalised sex-obsessed Weimar Berlin during the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era where everything was permitted, Anita Berber's celebrations of \u003cem\u003eDepravity, Horror and Ecstasy\u003c\/em\u003e were condemned and censored. She often haunted Weimar Berlin's hotel lobbies, nightclubs, and casinos, radiantly naked except for an elegant sable wrap, a pet monkey hanging from her neck, and a silver brooch packed with cocaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecadent and outrageous to the end, Berber died at 29, ignored and isolated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846628757740,"sku":"9781932595123","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2019193482876.jpg?v=1758915924"},{"product_id":"horizontal-collaboration-by-mel-gordon-9781627310178","title":"Horizontal Collaboration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorizontal Collaboration\u003c\/i\u003e is the first English-language narrative that focuses solely on Paris' expansive sexual life. Divided into 10 chapters, this exotic book features the Erotic Liberation following the Armistice, Flapperism in the Jazz-Age Era, Montmartre Entertainments, Legal Brothels and Prostitution, Sex Tourism, Gay Culture, Erotomania, Wartime Collaboration during the German Occupation, and Postwar Retribution against Vichy period collaborators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the follow-up to Gordon's highly-praised book, \u003ci\u003eVoluptuous Panic\u003c\/i\u003e (Feral House, 2008).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854584664300,"sku":"9781627310178","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781627310178.jpg?v=1759247933"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mel-gordon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}