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Dancing Ledge by Derek Jarman, Shaun Allen

anishabhakta's review

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reflective medium-paced

5.0

Astute reflections of art and the system as a whole, fascinating context to the culture we live in today.  I love Jarman, there’s so much comfort and sadness in his observations but so much humour and joy in his stories. 

mallaeuswastaken's review

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3.0

Probably my least favourite of his collected writings, although that says very little as he remains one of the artists I hold in the highest regard.
This is a surprisingly sexless recollection, although that's perhaps to be expected given his tumultuous relationship with his early sexuality. Still, Derek is Derek — still sharp, still disillusioned (even from a young age) by the stifling, tight lipped society which surrounded him.

mallaeus's review against another edition

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3.0

Probably my least favourite of his collected writings, although that says very little as he remains one of the artists I hold in the highest regard.
This is a surprisingly sexless recollection, although that's perhaps to be expected given his tumultuous relationship with his early sexuality. Still, Derek is Derek — still sharp, still disillusioned (even from a young age) by the stifling, tight lipped society which surrounded him.
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