Tag Archives: Louise Brooks

Naked Ladies of the Week: The Work of Alfred Cheney Johnston

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: How to describe the the erotic photos shot by Alfred Cheney Johnston during the second and third decades of the twentieth century? It seems to me they intentionally dodge easy categorization. Cheney plays with classical ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged 1910s, 1920s, Alfred Cheney Johnston, Florence Ziegfeld, Louise Brooks, naked lady of the week, nude photography, the flapper, Ziegfeld Follies | 2 Comments

Linkage

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The magic of Bill. Razib takes a look at Pygmies. Some good tips from a former Apple Genius about how to help your iPhone’s battery last longer. The big feminist lie? The Basque people, by Orson Welles. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons, Sex | Tagged Basques, Bill Clinton, Feminism, Louise Brooks, Orson Welles, Pygmies, Razib Khan | 1 Comment

Getting Good and Tough

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The movies are getting good and tough. I’m all for it, myself. I like the rough-and-ready atmosphere of such a picture as “A Girl in Every Port.” My boy friend does, too. Tip to girls: if … Continue reading →