Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder by Claudia Kalb
Psychology, history, and celebrity combine in this captivating look at the mental health of famous--and infamous--historic icons. Written by acclaimed health and science journalist Claudia Kalb, and now in paperback, this fascinating narrative examines history's greatest icons, leaving readers with a changed perspective of the personalities that shaped our past--and a new understanding of themselves. Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? Was Frank Lloyd Wright a narcissist? In this surprising, inventive, and meticulously researched look at the evolution of mental health, respected journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety, Kalb provides compelling insight into a broad range of maladies, using historical records and interviews with leading mental health experts, biographers, sociologists, and other specialists. Packed with intriguing revelations, this smart narrative brings a new perspective to one of the hottest new topics in today's cultural conversation. .
CLAUDIA KALB is an award-winning author and journalist who reports on a wide variety of health and science topics. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder: Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities. A former senior writer at Newsweek who has also contributed to Smithsonian and Scientific American, Kalb has written cover stories for National Geographic that explore genius through the lens of biography, history, culture, and science. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Twitter: @ClaudiaKalb. www.claudiakalb.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9781426219474 |
| ISBN 10 | 1426219474 |
| Title | Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder |
| Author | Claudia Kalb |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Society |
| Year published | 2018-04-05 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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