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...erudition and scope, Illicit has one vexing flaw: its lack of substantial original research. Na?m is an armchair tour guide, relying mostly on well-worn news stories and official reports. For a book on the underground trade in sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Illicit is disappointingly dry. The climax is not a memorable glimpse inside a smuggling ring, but a raft of policy suggestions such as better coordination among government agencies and improved international cooperation?hardly page-turning stuff. Still, Na?m succeeds in presenting a clear account of how illicit commerce works and what its consequences are. In doing...
...noodling and Berman’s oppressive verbosity. Luckily, the band is stacked with enough talent to keep these two honest, and missteps are few and far between. “Tanglewood” is a focused, energetic, and ambitious work, one that rewards revisitation just like a well-worn book of poetry. --Staff writer Bernard L. Parham can be reached at Parham@fas.harvard.edu
...example, if your girlfriend asks you if you like the yellow and brown polka dot dress she wore to your formal—even if you think it looks like something your mom would have worn in the ’60s—you probably don’t want to tell her that. A simple “You look beautiful” will suffice...
...their friends piques the girls’ excitement, and they grab more from the racks. "Because of your blockmates, there are, like, 70 pieces lying on the bed," Remele tells Houghteling, who came with a crowd. He highlights a green dress as something that could be worn out to a final club party. (Many of his clients frequent the clubs...
...accessory rated as much for style as function. Cool hunters who find the usual arrangement of frames and lenses passé may find Belgian optician Theo's Meshes and Laces Collection an exciting alternative. A filigree of fine, highly malleable stainless steel wraps around the face, or can be worn atop the head as a diadem. Men are likely to opt for the more masculine latticework of the Antwerp Mesh, while women might prefer the Bruges Lace's genteel paisley (the eyewear starts at $460, and optical lenses are also available). As with most fashion trends, slatted sunglasses are nothing...