Books Book Review: ‘Contrapposto,’ by Dave Eggers
In this satisfyingly old-school novel, an artist tries to find his place, and hold onto his spark, in a world that values fads and flash.
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· June 7, 2026 · 1 min read
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In this satisfyingly old-school novel, an artist tries to find his place, and hold onto his spark, in a world that values fads and flash.
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