Florian Illies

Florian Illies, author of a book about love and art in the 1930s, joins the podcast to discuss how artists and intellectuals like Picasso and Marlene Dietrich navigated the political uncertainty of the decade. The episode also touches on famous holiday songwriters and the upcoming second season of the Missing Pages podcast that explores conflicts in the book world. The discussion explores societal changes, the Nazi threat, and the challenges faced by artists during that time. Illies shares insights about the structure and style of their book, emphasizing the importance of capturing the essence through anecdotes. The episode concludes with podcast recommendations and gratitude towards the listeners.