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Claire Dederer

Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma

Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma

A thought-provoking book by Claire Dederer exploring the "art vs. artist" debate and the complexities of loving art made by flawed people.

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  • amy hagedorn
    amy hagedornFirst to rec

    “This is my precious. I cited the essay it's based on in my senior thesis in college. Claire broke my brain open and I am forever her biggest fan. The only "Art vs Artist" discourse that has left my life richer.”

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