Book description
In freewheeling 1920s Paris, Kiki de Montparnasse captivated as a nightclub performer, sold out gallery showings of her paintings, starred in Surrealist films, and shared drinks and ideas with the likes of Jean Cocteau and Marcel Duchamp. Her best-selling memoir-featuring an introduction by Ernest Hemingway-made front-page news in France and…
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1 author picked Kiki Man Ray as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love a good story about artists who refuse to play by the rules, and Kiki Man Ray was exactly that. Her story hit me because it’s all about pushing boundaries, no matter who tries to shut the door.
What I loved most was how alive this book made that era feel. It’s like I could almost hear the jazz, feel the cigarette smoke in the air, and get lost in the chaos of Montparnasse. It’s the kind of energy that makes you want to create and exist loudly and I love it!
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