The first Karen Finlay book to be published since 2006, this collection of the first 10 years of the millennium shows an artist engaged in the deepest political and social issues of her times. The highlights and lowlights are encapsulated by the searing performances of Karen Finlay. From 'Liza's' 9/11 show to the channelling of Terri Schaivo to George (W. Bush) and Martha (Stewart), and the 'real' affair that spoiled the career of Governor Elliot Spitzer, The Reality Shows is a tour de force. Each performance in this lively collection is introduced by the author.
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The first Karen Finlay book to be published since 2006, this collection of the first 10 years of the millennium shows an artist engaged in the deepest political and social issues of her times. The highlights and lowlights are encapsulated by the searing performances of Karen Finlay. From 'Liza's' 9/11 show to the channelling of Terri Schaivo to George (W. Bush) and Martha (Stewart), and the 'real' affair that spoiled the career of Governor Elliot Spitzer, The Reality Shows is a tour de force. Each performance in this lively collection is introduced by the author.