Flapper is a dazzling look at the women who heralded a radical change in American culture and launched the first truly modern decade.The New Woman of the 1920s puffed cigarettes, snuck gin, hiked her hemlines, danced the Charleston, and necked in roadsters. More important, she earned her own keep, controlled her own destiny, and secured liberties that modern women take for granted.Flapper is an inside look at the 1920s. With tales of Coco Chanel, the French orphan who redefined the feminine form; Lois Long, the woman who christened herself “Lipstick” and gave New Yorker readers a thrilling entrée into Manhattan’s extravagant Jazz Age nightlife; three of America’s first celebrities: Clara Bow, Colleen Moore, and Louise Brooks; Dallas-born fashion artist Gordon Conway; Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald, whose swift ascent and spectacular fall embodied the glamour and excess of the era; and more, this is the story of America’s first sexual revolution, its first merchants of cool, its first celebrities, and its most sparkling advertisement for the right to pursue happiness.Whisking us from the Alabama country club where Zelda Sayre first caught the eye of F. Scott Fitzgerald to Mun... [Read More]

"Flappers, Speakeasies, and the Birth of Modern Culture" is a documentary which examines the culture and characters of the Jazz Age through the decade's heroine, the flapper. The flapper broke all of the rules. Through her daring sense of style, her free-spirited behavior, and her controversial attitude she forever redefined the role of women in society.The documentary features rare archival footage and photos, as well as insightful interviews from experts of the period, from such as Anthony Slide (Film Historian of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences), Paula S. Fass (Professor-UC Berkeley and author of "The Damned and the Beautiful: American Youth in the 1920s"), and Gerald Wilson (esteemed bandleader and composer.) This documentary is a "must see" for anyone interested in women's studies, film and media studies, or the 1920's.

By the 1920s, women were on the verge of something huge. Jazz, racy fashions, eyebrowraising new attitudes about art and sex―all of this pointed to a sleek, modern world, one that could shake off the grimness of the Great War and stride into the future in one deft, stylized gesture. The women who defined this the Jazz Age―Josephine Baker, Tallulah Bankhead, Diana Cooper, Nancy Cunard, Zelda Fitzgerald, and Tamara de Lempicka―would presage the sexual revolution by nearly half a century and would shape the role of women for generations to come.In Flappers, the acclaimed biographer Judith Mackrell renders these women with all the color that marked their lives and their era. Both sensuous and sympathetic, her admiring biography lays bare the private lives of her heroines, filling in the bold contours. These women came from vastly different backgrounds, but all ended up passing through Paris, the mecca of the avant-garde. Before she was the toast of Parisian society, Josephine Baker was a poor black girl from the slums of Saint Louis. Tamara de Lempicka fled the Russian Revolution only to struggle to scrape together a life for herself and her family. A committed painter, her portr... [Read More]

Combining long-forgotten classics with deliciously revamped recipes and stunning photography is what Karlynn Johnston is all about. In her anticipated first cookbook, Karlynn covers everything you need to know about being a modern-day old-fashioned baker: from setting up your kitchen and stocking your pantry, to making pie dough and releasing a Bundt cake from its pan.   Once you've got the basics covered, you'll be ready to bake time-honored desserts like Saskatoon Berry Pie, Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, and No-Bowl Chocolate Vinegar Cake. Then, jazz things up with these recipes' modern twists: White Chocolate Saskatoon Galette, Chocolate Buttercream-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Root Beer Float Cupcakes. And, of course, there's the recipe that started it all: the almost-lost Prairie favorite, Flapper Pie. When Karlynn first posted this recipe on her blog, it went viral, drawing enthusiastic and sentimental responses from readers everywhere who wanted to reminisce about their childhood and family food memories.   An approachable book for every skill level, Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky covers all the cherished bake goods from Karlynn and her family. Featuri... [Read More]

Who were the flappers? What were “talkies?” What was the Harlem Renaissance? Covers the effect of prohibition and the newfound freedom of women on the popular culture of the era. The effects of the Great Depression, as well as the rise of communism and fascism is also discussed in terms of their impact on popular culture.

"Spectacular vernacular—delivered with fresh flavor."—Playboy"Hang with this slang and reep these righteous words!" This entertaining, highly readable book pulses with the vernacular of young Americans, tracing slang terms and expressions from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. In addition to alphabetical listings for each decade, it features fascinating word histories and sidebars about language and culture—jazz cat jive, the argot of Beat poets, gritty inner-city street talk, and other captivating colloquialisms.A master storyteller and wordsmith, Tom Dalzell is the author of The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English and The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English. In Flappers 2 Rappers, he presents more than just lists of words. His introductions to each chronological chapter offer fascinating insights into the ways in which slang reflects the era's historical mood and significance. Great for browsing, this unique reference will delight students of history as well as word and language enthusiasts.

In this musical comedy, a youthful John Mills stars as the playboy son of a music factory tycoon who woos the girl of his dreams by anonymously giving her a Rolls-Royce. This charming film offers fascinating glimpses of 1930’s London and features British comedian Robertson Hare, who later appeared on Benny Hill, in a supporting role.

The 20's will come roaring back when you wear this costume. The Dazzling Silver Flapper Adult Costume includes an asymmetrical silver dress with multiple layers of fringes. A choker and feather head piece also come with this costume. Do the Charleston and dance the night away when you wear this costume for Halloween or a vintage themed party. The fringes on the dress will enhance your every dance move while you're out on the dance

The 20's will come roaring back when you wear this costume. The Dazzling Silver Flapper Adult Costume includes an asymmetrical silver dress with multiple layers of fringes. A choker and feather head piece also come with this costume. Do the Charleston and dance the night away when you wear this costume for Halloween or a vintage themed party. The fringes on the dress will enhance your every dance move while you're out on the dance

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