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Two-Lane Blacktop and
Ride in the Whirlwind, died Tuesday at Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs, California, after a fall in his home. His daughter, Melissa Hellman, confirmed his death to
Hellman was well regarded for his genre films, such as his 1964 war drama
Back Door to Hell, 1966’s pair of Westerns
The Shooting and
Two-Lane Blacktop starring James Taylor and Dennis Wilson.
Born in New York City in 1932, Hellman relocated to Los Angeles with his family when he was five years old, and later got his start in the film and television business as an editor’s apprentice at ABC. He made his directorial debut with the 1959 horror film
Over the course of millennia, astrology has been regarded as a science, an art, a black magic, and, now, mostly a pop-culture phenomenon. But humans have long sought guidance from the stars and artists, inspiration. From the Limbourg brothers’ detailed cosmic calendars that grace the pages of the 15th-century book of hours made for the Duc de Berry, to Hilma af Klint’s mystical sign-filled paintings created by channelling and meditation in the 20th century, the visual record of the dance of celestial bodies is as varied as it is timeless.
Our collective fascination with the cosmos and its influence on Earth and its inhabitants is beautifully illustrated by artists spanning centuries in Taschen’s latest addition to its Library of Esoterica series, the volume
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Not so long ago, the discovery of esoteric knowledge was a rite unto itself, requiring research and travel, as many dead ends as discoveries. Today, these quests are as simple as a Google search, a glance at an astrology app or a scroll through Instagram, where the hashtag #witchesofinstagram will lead you to nearly 6 million posts.
The democratization of the arcane is a welcome development, but the mystery of the occult will never lose its allure. The Library of Esoterica, a new series from the art book publisher Taschen, acts as a bridge between the dark halls of history and the vast data at our fingertips. Created by a team based in Los Angeles, the series debuted in August with “Tarot”; volume two, “Astrology
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We go through a lot of books here at Mental Floss, so it s no surprise that many of the gifts we give to friends and family every year are inspired by what we re reading. And if you re stumped on which books you should be leaving under the tree this holiday season, we re here to help. We ve gathered 10 books that are perfect for a whole range of readers. Take a look at our staff picks below.
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With most people hunkering down at home thanks to COVID-19, it feels like everyone’s worlds have gotten a bit smaller in 2020. Learn to appreciate the finer details of your given surroundings with these essays on moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer. After reading this book, you’ll find yourself spotting moss on your socially distanced walks, whether you’re traipsing through the woods or wandering a city neighborhood. –