A comparatively light and enjoyable read, very witty and full of the flavor of its time. I love the glimpse of the culture he offers us with this vivid descriptions of New York in the Modernist era. It is a palpable description. I was struck by how small the art world actually was in those times, and how just a few aggressive personalities shaped the history of art through the last century.
His tone reminded me of how someone with an 'insider's' view explains things. It has a cleverly conspiratorial tone, as if he were saying, 'lemme tell ya how it was.' At the same time he seems trustworthy, even though he casually judges everyone as he moves through an easy historical banter. The overview is remarkable in its good natured, well informed, and succinct voice.
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