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Virginia Postrel and Why We Need ‘The Power of Glamour’

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Contributed by Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move

Why do we NEED glamour?  Can you define that question for yourself?  Anyone else? Close to the answer? Struggling here?

Hold that thought.

In her new book,  author, columnist, and speaker, Virginia Postrel lets us in on the simple but definitive secret…Yes! We NEED it!

At last night’s private preview party hosted in one of the more glamorous modern architecturally designed homes in Beverly Hills,  Virginia Postrel celebrated her new book, The Power of Glamour. I asked her what prompted the writing of this volume, available on Amazon.com print or Kindle.

“Glamour is a form of non-verbal persuasion”, handing me a signed copy she explained, “I’ve been writing this book for a long time. [It is about how glamour persuades us and defines us and influences us] in ways we don’t even realize.”

Luckily, there is a public event to accompany this the launch of the book. There will be a lecture, Why Do We Need Glamour at The Getty Center, The Harold M. Williams Auditorium on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00pm. The event is Free. Reservations required.

Call (310) 440-7300 for information.

In the meantime, Virginia, in her own words…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEgBJFEmp7Q

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Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move

Tracey Paleo is the publisher and personality of Gia On The Move. She is a Board Member/Awards Chair of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC). A Theater Critic, she also occasionally contributes to Broadway World Los Angeles. As a lifelong supporter of and performer within the arts, Tracey began her professional career as an actress and dancer appearing on television, radio, stage and in movie at the age of eight. Her writing career began at age twelve when she was asked to review the entire collection of the Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries as a young reviewer for the Boston Phoenix. As a performer she is most recognized for her lead role in Martin Scorsese’s, “The Departed”, as Darlene and her appearances on Law & Order Criminal Intent. She also appeared as a lead dancer in the 80s hit dance show, “Dance Jam 88”. Tracey has written for a variety of media outlets and blogs including Discover Hollywood, The Tolucan Times, and Food Truck News. She is the former Editor of FootLights Publishing.

5 responses to “Virginia Postrel and Why We Need ‘The Power of Glamour’”

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    Karin E. Baker

    This looks like my kind of book, Tracey!

  2. Karin E. Baker Avatar
    Karin E. Baker

    This looks like my kind of book — and lecture too, for that matter!

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    Karin E. Baker

    Reblogged this on Moderne Madcap Musings and commented:
    Our friend Tracey Paleo was lucky enough to attend this event last night. I’m gonna have to convince her to let me borrow the book!

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      GiaOnTheMove

      You rock Karen!

  4. Karin E. Baker Avatar
    Karin E. Baker

    Thanks for inspiring my latest Flavorpill post!

    http://beta.flavorpill.com/events/why-do-we-need-glamour

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