A form of idolatry, peut-¨ētre? Methinks Mr Eliot (whoever he was) might appreciate less adulation of the lives of the poets and minstrels and more attention to their art. I know creativity can always be placed in context of time and place for more understanding, but if the art does not on its own attract the inquisitive next generation then all else may be gossip.
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> On Oct 16, 2017, at 9:31 AM, Cox, Carrol <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Eliot's price is chicken feed; Compare:
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> Nude photo of Madonna goes for $37,500. NEW YORK (CNN) -- A nude photograph of pop singer Madonna was sold for $37,500 Thursday afternoon at a Christie's Art House auction. Christie's auctioned this nude photo of Madonna (partially shown) taken by Lee Friedlander for $37,500.Feb 12, 2009
> Nude photo
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> From: T. S. Eliot Discussion forum. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rickard A. Parker
> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 6:19 AM
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> Subject: T.S. Eliot Signed Photograph
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> T.S. Eliot Signed Photograph
> $2500.00
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> Photograph portrait of Eliot and his wife, Valerie, taken in London, 1957. Inscribed by Eliot to his sister, "For Marian from Tom + Valerie." Also, signed by the photographer. The photograph measures 6.5 inches by 8.5 inches. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 8 inches by 11 inches. In fine condition. Photographs of Eliot signed and inscribed are rare.
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> Article and small image of photograph (and the all important add to cart button):
> https://www.abaa.org/book/1033564787
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> A bigger and better picture:
> https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/787/564/1033564787.0.x.jpg
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> Regards,
> Rick Parker
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