BOBP 152: Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon

A summary and discussion of the book Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon by Doug Woodham with special guest Doug Woodham. In this episode we discuss the background of Basquiat how he rose to prominence, the relationships he cultivated, and what happened to his legacy after his death. 

BOBP 147: The Shortest History of China

A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin. In this episode we discuss the history of China going back thousands of years. Going through the different dynasties and focusing on the Qin Dynasty that standardized the metrics of China, the Mongols, and the Japanese invasion during WWII. 

BOBP 145: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine

A summary and discussion of the book: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine by Michael Scott-Baumann, with special guest godmother Sharon. In this episode we go over the zionist movement starting in the 1880’s, the migration of Jews into the area, the creation of the state of Israel and the subsequent conflicts that have taken place. 

BOBP 127: The Artist’s Way

A summary and discussion of the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. In this episode Jack and Alex go over what is creativity? Writing  your morning pages, taking your artistic self on a date, Shadow artists, spirituality and creativity and how they are related and finally perfectionism and being overly competitive.