Nihon or Nippon?
Jul 3
I am a bit behind on my email. Apologies if you don’t receive a quick reply from me. I’ll probably remain slow until next week, but I will catch up on everything eventually!
My favorite royalty-related book cover of the month:
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The Devil’s Queen by Jeanne Kalogridis is a historical novel about Catherine de Medici, a 16th century French queen who (supposedly) used sorcery to maintain her power.
I’ve said before that I don’t like the fad for faceless women on book covers, but at least this cover lets us see the back of Catherine’s head — that’s a little bit of progress. In my opinion, it’s a very appealing cover, beautiful but also slightly sinister, in keeping with the subject matter. Nice job, St. Martin’s Press.
Do you like this cover? Hate it? Tell me what you think!
Cult and martyrdom
Jul 1
“Michael Jackson took on the martyr’s mantle once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.”
Michael Jackson memorial statue planned for Harrods, says Mohamed Fayed
In case you are wondering: By Michael Jackson’s own account, he and Princess Diana were friends. No, his song “Dirty Diana” was not about the princess, but she liked it. Who can blame her?
(For my fellow Billy Idol fans: Steve Stevens plays guitar on this song!)
Celebration in Luxembourg
Royal family celebrates National Day (photos)
Emotional Remarks From Iranian Prince
Slain Neda is ‘one of my daughters’, shah’s son says
Qatari Royals Visit France
Sheikh Hamad & Sheikha Mozah in France, Day 2 (photos)
Royal Writing Debut of the Week
I believe society can learn from the military by Prince William
Royal History in the News This Week
King Henry VIII in river pageant
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Princess Diana with Michael Jackson at his concert for the Prince’s Trust at Wembley, London, July 1988. (Photo by Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
