Monsters, A Fan's Dilemma

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Mentioned by

Aaron Tracy

introducing the book and by

Claire Dederer

discussing why she wrote it about consuming art by problematic creators.

Mentioned by the host as a recommended book that grapples with whether to separate art from problematic artists.

Mentioned by

Noel King

as a new book exploring the dilemma of enjoying art created by problematic figures.

Mentioned by

Lisa Taddeo

as one of her all-time favorite writers, whose new book explores navigating cultural landscapes amid cancel culture.

Mentioned by

Sebastian Smee

, referencing her essay on the portrayal of female monstrosity.

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