Burlesque and the Art of the Teese
So, Kurtni got me interested in Dita Von Teese. I've seen some good photos of her, and I decided to buy her book. And I wasn't disappointed. Just from the words she used, and her knowledge of burlesque shows that she enjoys what she does. I don't usually expect people who do what she does to be particularly smart. But now I find myself contradicted. I don't think someone fitting the "dumb model" stereotype could write a book nearly as good as Dita's.
The book is filled with some of her best photos. Fitted with corsets and stockings, and lips painted cherry red, she looks like an image from the '30s, albeit, in color. She describes how she plans out her shows, her inspiration, and how those beautiful costumes are made.
But the book isn't necessarily about her. It details the history of burlesque, from the '20s to the '50s, and the new burlesque. It does, however have some more autobiographical parts. She talks about the inspiration she got from old movies, getting her first bra, and all in all, how she brought back burlesque.
If you like Dita Von Teese, read it. If you like burlesque, read it. If you just like nostalgic imagery, read it. It's a very good book, and also has a flipside: Fetish and the Art of the Teese. Read both sides, look at the pictures, and read it again.
This Blog was written in a hurry, but comment away.
The book is filled with some of her best photos. Fitted with corsets and stockings, and lips painted cherry red, she looks like an image from the '30s, albeit, in color. She describes how she plans out her shows, her inspiration, and how those beautiful costumes are made.
But the book isn't necessarily about her. It details the history of burlesque, from the '20s to the '50s, and the new burlesque. It does, however have some more autobiographical parts. She talks about the inspiration she got from old movies, getting her first bra, and all in all, how she brought back burlesque.
If you like Dita Von Teese, read it. If you like burlesque, read it. If you just like nostalgic imagery, read it. It's a very good book, and also has a flipside: Fetish and the Art of the Teese. Read both sides, look at the pictures, and read it again.
This Blog was written in a hurry, but comment away.
I got interested in Dita through Kurtni, too. I want to read Dita's book so badly but I can't get the money together to buy it. I think Dita's an incredibly beautiful woman.
whyamIstillhere?, July 1st, 2007 at 07:38:43am
I want to get this book quite a bit.
Thank you Kurtni.
i'm even using her template on here ftw.
Stef., July 1st, 2007 at 06:30:35am
Dita is a VERY beautiful woman. I love her work, and got interested in her. Maybe not as much as Kurtini or other people, but either way I'm still a fan, she makes burlesque look non-sl*tty [not that it ever was] and has an art about her that she makes it her own.
Tre Cool Junkeh, June 30th, 2007 at 04:09:10am
amazing
dita is my hero
:O
Fallop!an Cwac Cwac., June 29th, 2007 at 06:14:59pm
YAAAAY!!!!1 It makes me happy when people read Dita's book. I don't know why, but it does. Im glad you mentioned it wasn't just a biography, alot of people seem to think that and its so much more. Great review!
Kurtni, June 29th, 2007 at 01:21:20pm
Great blog :] And I sure will read the book, Kurtni already said its great.
worn-out astronaut., June 29th, 2007 at 10:52:47am