Review: Alle Verhalen - Arthur Japin

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Title: Alle Verhalen
Author: Arthur Japin
Genre: Short stories
Publisher: Singel Pockets, 2005 (1996)
Pages: Paperback, 412
Language: Dutch
Rating: 8/10
Summary: A collection of all stories written by Arthur Japin, including travelstories, but also Magonian stories about his childhood, partly set in the imaginary world created by his father (who killed himself when Arthur was twelve).

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Review: Wall and Piece - Banksy

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Title: Wall and Piece
Author: Banksy
Genre: Art (Graffiti)
Publisher: Lebowski 2009 (2005)
Pages: Paperback, 240
Language: Dutch (translated from English)
Rating: 9/10
Summary: Photobook from graffiti artist Banksy, who became famous thanks to his thought provoking stencil art all over London.

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Here is an example of his work: Kissing Policemen.

Review: The Boy - Germaine Greer

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Title: De Jongen (The Boy)
Author: Germaine Greer
Genre: Art, History
Publisher: Meulenhoff 2003
Pages: Paperback, 256
Language: Dutch (translated from English)
Rating: 6/10 (text) 8/10 (photos)
Summary: Essay about the different depictions of boys and young men in art through the ages; from the Roman era and the Middle Ages to modern day paintings and statues.

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