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Filmmaker Roger Corman's dream-like world of Edgar Allan Poe
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In adapting Poe's work for cinema, Roger Corman wanted to emphasize the unconscious mind.
Hear the story of Edgar Allan Poe's only novel
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Edgar Allan Poe's only novel was not well received and is still debated today.
The Story Behind the Title of the Novel "The Bluest Eye"
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Toni Morrison recalls the time a Black childhood friend had been praying for blue eyes.
How Eero Saarinen Imagined the Ingalls Rink at Yale
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Eero Saarinen broke the mold by creating emotionally compelling buildings.
Eero Saarinen and Aline Louchheim's Shared Ambition
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Eero's relationship with Aline Louchheim and their shared professional ambition bloomed.
Eero Saarinen's Design of the CBS Building in New York City
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The CBS Building, or Black Rock, is an imposing 38-story building of black marble.
Tyrus Wong's atmospheric work gave "Bambi" its unique style
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Tyrus Wong's lighting and creative use of color gave "Bambi" its impressionistic style.
How Tyrus Wong got the job to animate Bambi
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When a supervisor noticed Tyrus Wong's work, he was asked to paint for the film "Bambi"
See Tyrus Wong's work in classic Warner Bros. movies
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After leaving Disney, Tyrus Wong joined Warner Bros., illustrating for thousands of films.
How Tyrus Wong influenced the makers of "The Dam Keeper"
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Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi discuss how Wong influenced them.
Tyrus Wong at the advent of Chinese Modern home decor
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Tyrus Wong's skillful, inspired painting made its way across America through home decor.
When Toni Morrison Won The Nobel Prize
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Toni Morrison tells the story of going to Stockholm to accept the Nobel Prize.
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