The Seven Addictions And Five Professions Of Anita Berber

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Weimar Berlin's Priestess of Decadence

By Mel Gordon

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In The Seven Addictions And Five Professions Of Anita Berber by Mel Gordon, the book delves into the tumultuous life of Anita Berber, a notorious cabaret dancer and actress from Weimar-era Berlin. Known for her scandalous performances and extravagant lifestyle, Berber navigated the chaotic world of early 20th-century European entertainment. This biography explores her numerous vices, diverse careers, and the cultural impact she left behind, offering a fascinating glimpse into an era marked by decadence and upheaval.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the lives of flamboyant performers and the Bohemian decadence of Weimar Berlin. It offers an intriguing exploration of Anita Berber's scandalous life, combining her notorious addictions and unique career path, appealing to those interested in avant-garde culture and historical biographies.

In an era where everything was permitted, Anita Berber's celebrations of "Depravity, Horror and Ecstasy" were condemned and censored. Multi-talented Anita saw no boundaries between her personal life and her taboo-shattering performances. This is an illustrated biography of Weimar Berlin's sordid and influential dancer, playwright, and actress.

* National and local ads will be taken out in tandem with the release of the expanded edition of " Voluptuous Panic." * Author Mel Gordon is an excellent, compelling speaker, and is slated to do slide shows at bookstores and nightclubs, as well as radio shows. * Documentaries on Weimar Berlin sex culture and Anita Berber have been made with the help of Mel Gordon, and will be premiered in early 2006. * Mini-site to be constructed for publicity purposes.

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The first contemporary biography of a notorious actor, dancer, poet, and playwright who scandalised sex-obsessed Weimar Berlin during the 1920s.

In an era where everything was permitted, Anita Berber's celebrations of Depravity, Horror and Ecstasy 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.

Decadent and outrageous to the end, Berber died at 29, ignored and isolated.

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The Seven Addictions and Five Professions of Anita Berber by Mel Gordon is a captivating biography that explores the tumultuous life of Anita Berber, a controversial figure in 1920s Berlin. Reviewers have praised the book for its detailed account of her scandalous lifestyle, her trailblazing performances in dance and film, and its vivid portrayal of Weimar culture. Gordon's thorough research and engaging narrative have been noted as strengths, drawing readers into the decadent world of this intriguing performer.

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ISBN: 9781932595123

Publisher: Feral House,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Feral House,U.S.

Illustration: 180 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 461g

Pages: 260

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About the Author

Mel Gordon is a professor of theatre at the University of California, Berkeley, and is also the author of The Grand Guignol: Theatre of Fear and Terror (Da Capo) and Erik Jan Hanussen: Hitler's Jewish Clairvoyant (Feral House, also available from Turnaround)

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