By probing his triple role as author, anthropologist and cult leader, the book asks why Americans hunger for seductive spiritual hoaxes.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.
The moody reds and vampy blacks that carried us through colder months can take a backseat—this time of year is all about fresh colors, glossy finishes, and designs that practically beg for a vacation photo dump.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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But today, the female Frankenstein is better associated with the vampy, playful wives of pop culture that partly took note from Elsa Lanchester’s performance, like Morticia Addams or Lily Munster.
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