#Arthur Frommer

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Arthur Frommer: The Legacy of a Travel Pioneer

Legacy of Arthur Frommer: A Pioneer in Travel Arthur Frommer, the renowned travel author, passed away on Monday due to complications from pneumonia, as confirmed by his daughter, Pauline Frommer. His journey into the world of writing began when he crafted a guidebook for American soldiers stationed overseas. Upon its sell-out success, he launched a remarkable venture that transformed the travel…

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Arthur Frommer Hotel in Curaçao

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Source: The Jewish News of Northern California, 2 October 1992

I thought this was a very cool profile and an interesting perspective. I love the research she did on the gamins. 

Understudy says Jews will see themselves in Le Miz by Paul Freeman The theatrical epic Les Miserables tells the story of Jean Valjean, a noble, good-hearted man unjustly persecuted for a minor crime. To sate his extreme hunger, Valjean steals a loaf of bread only to find himself mistreated for the rest of his life. According to cast member Pauline Frommer, Jean Valjean's ordeal should strike a chord among Jews. 

“The persecution is not really about the loaf of bread," says Frommer, “but about who he is." 

Similarly, she says, "We, as Jews, are persecuted not out of anything we actually do, but because of who we are. That's the story of Jean Valjean, who is imploring Javert, 'Look at me as a human being! Don't look at me as a criminal!'"

[. . .] Frommer attributes the show's popularity to its spiritual quality. "It touches on what's best in human beings, revealing our aspirations towards creating new worlds," she says. "It brings out a longing in people to go out and create a revolution, to try to make things better. At the end of the show, it says that to love another person is to see the face of God. That's very powerful." 

Frommer understudies two roles — Eponine and Cosette. One requires a soprano voice, the other an alto. Fortunately, Frommer has a three-octave range. She also has to adjust to the differences between the personalities of the two characters. Cosette is gentle, while Eponine has rougher edges. 

Very often, Frommer doesn't know until only a few hours before the curtain that she will have to perform one of these featured roles. "That makes it exciting every time I go on," she says. "There's always an adrenaline rush. I can never get totally comfortable with a character. That's a big advantage, I think." 

When Frommer isn't called upon to play one of those roles, she focuses her energies on her work within the ensemble. "I play a boy for most of the show," she says. "To prepare, I watched the little boys in the cast, seeing what kind of tricks they liked to play on people. I also read [author Victor] Hugo's novel and learned about the contradictions of these little gamins. They're both playful and serious. They steal and eat from garbage cans, but they love the theater and want to know more about the culture of Paris." 

Growing up, Frommer had the unusual opportunity to experience a number of other cultures firsthand. Her father, after all, is the famed travel writer Arthur Frommer, who wrote the Europe on $5 a Day series of books. According to his daughter, Dad researched the hotels and restaurants, while his wife at the time, actress and acting instructor Hope Arthur, gathered information about museums. 

"I started traveling when I was 4-months-old," the 25-year-old Frommer says. "My parents would push me into drawers at night, because they didn't carry a crib. Every summer since then, until I was 14 and started going to camp, we would go to Europe to update the book.

"It gave me a great appreciation for how different, and yet, how alike we all are," she says. 

Arthur Frommer, who recently wrote a new book titled The New World of Travel and hosts a cable TV show of the same name, made Jewish historical sites an important part of the family's European visits. 

"In Spain we visited many synagogues," his daughter recounts. "We went to Israel when I was 11. My parents got off the plane and kissed the ground. I remember very clearly the Wailing Wall, which had a profound effect on me. It also meant a lot to me to realize that I was in a Jewish state, where I was in the majority, not the minority." 

In all her worldly travels, Frommer claims never to have encountered anti-Semitism, though on tour with Les Miserables she occasionally has felt that her Jewishness made her an outsider. 

"Usually, there are a lot of Jews in theater," she says. "In Les Miz, there's only one other Jewish member in the cast. In Kansas, my dresser told me I was the first Jewish person she had ever really known. But it wasn't a negative thing. She was curious about me. 

"Being from New York City, I grew up around many Jews. On Yom Kippur, the whole school got the day off. So it was strange for me to be seen as being so different. At the end of the week, the dresser gave me a pin that said, 'Oy vey.'"

Despite her Jewish upbringing, Frommer claims always to find herself cast in non-Jewish parts. "It's funny. In camp, I was in Fiddler on the Roof. I played the Russian sergeant. I'm always cast as the shiksa. They always cast the blonde in the non-Jewish roles," laughs Frommer, who plans to audition for movie roles when the tour hits Los Angeles. 

Nonetheless, Frommer remains hopeful. 

"Who knows," she says, "maybe someday I'll get the part I've always wanted, my dream role  — Anne Frank."

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Robin Winters' response to the question, "Why are you attracted to artists' books? What are the best potentials and the basic difficulties concerning this art form?" as printed in Art-Rite #14 (1976), reprinted in the collected Art-Rite, New York : Printed Matter, 2019.

Freedom of Sleep or Cancer of the mouth

The government should print 500 copies of any book which a citizen wishes to have printed on a non-discriminatory basis. There should be a re-printing of any book which is out of print & in public demand. All books should be free, and all authors should receive a fee of $5 dollars per page of manuscript.

(The above suggestion would apply as well to film photography music performance dance etc. with varying services and varying price & production considerations)

I would like to further suggest that the wealth be divided equally (wealth includes money property industry etc.) and that there be a massive identity bank destruction in every country no more passports no more borders no more police no more jails no more courts no more laws.

Electricity should be as free as water. Power to the People. The Ruling Class can kiss my ass.

PS. Here are some books I am reading right now.

Marinetti Selected Writings

The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State Fredrick Engels

Victory Joseph Conrad

Selected Writings Blaise Cendrars

Europe on $5 a day Arthur Frommer

The Management of Pain John J. Bonicia, M.D.

Defiled by Walter-Jeremy Lipp

Against Nature J.K. Huysmans

Impressions of Africa, Raymond Roussel

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“At its best, travel should challenge our preconceptions and most cherished views, cause us to rethink our assumptions, shake us a bit, make us broader minded and more understanding.” - Arthur Frommer

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2024-11-22

Singapore

At least $2.7m lost to property rental scams involving conmen posing as agents

3 operators to be part of home-based childminding pilot starting from next month - allows for more flexible childminding days/times

FairPrice to give $4 voucher for every $50 spent in single transaction

Jail for Malay teacher who groomed student & committed sex acts on her before she turned 16

Unexploded WWII bomb removed from area off Lornie Road

More fines & warnings issued to owners of public toilets this year

SBS Transit bus driver dies after accident in Kaki Bukit; 5 passengers taken to hospital - the bus is believed to have skidded

More ways proposed for victims of online harms to seek redress, including getting content blocked

Chinese, Malaysians, Russian among those wanted in fraud cases targeting local retailers

Poly/ITE grads who took up SkillsFuture work-study programmes supposedly saw higher wages

Flash floods occur in Yishun & Potong Pasir due to heavy rain

Health

Covid might cure cancer - the mechanism behind this is similar to that of oncolytic virotherapy

Nature

A giant hornet from Asia has appeared in Europe for the 1st time - there are concerns that the species could harm native insects if it becomes widespread

Wild cavefish can somehow survive with almost no sleep at all

Politics

Sweden seeks deepened defence ties with Singapore, especially in maritime security

Technology

Singapore consumer watchdog sees doubling of complaints about lines on phone screens - almost all complaints were regarding Samsung phones

Science

^ We've taken a photo of a star in another galaxy for the 1st time - it's more than 160K light years away!

Gossip

Ellen DeGeneres has supposedly moved to England - I don't think she'll be missed, lol

Shopping

Accio helps you source for what you want

Travel

Arthur Frommer, author whose travel guides inspired world tourism, dead at 95

Singapore hotels enjoy over 80% occupancy rate despite strong SGD & higher room prices

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Remembering Arthur Frommer - Travel Guides Europe Italy

  Arthur Frommer, known for the guidebook Europe on 5 Dollars a Day and other titles on budget travel, has died aged 95. Pauline Frommer, his daughter, confirmed his death in a statement on his website.  The writer, who began his journalism while on military deployments abroad, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones.  “Throughout his remarkable life, Arthur Frommer democratised…

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A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer

The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name. Source link

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A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer

The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/travel/remembering-arthur-frommer.html

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Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses

After publishing “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day” in 1957, he went on to build an empire of guidebooks, package tours, hotels and other services. Source: New York Times Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses

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Arthur Frommer: The Father of Budget Travel and His Lasting Impact

Arthur Frommer: Pioneer of Budget Travel Arthur Frommer, a transformative force in the realm of travel, passed away on Monday at his residence on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was 95 years old. His stepdaughter, Tracie Holder, confirmed that he succumbed to complications from pneumonia. Frommer is best known for launching the low-budget travel industry with his groundbreaking guidebook,…

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 Na melhor das hipóteses - as viagens devem desafiar nossos preconceitos e pontos de vista mais acalentados - nos fazer repensar nossas suposições - nos abalar um pouco - nos tornar mais amplos e compreensivos. (Arthur Frommer)

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Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Phileas Fogg: David Niven Passepartout: Cantinflas Whist Partner: Finlay Currie Ralph: Robert Morley Monsieur Gasse: Charles Boyer Mr. Fix: Robert Newton Achmed Abdullah: Gilbert Roland Saloon Hostess: Marlene Dietrich Saloon Pianist: Frank Sinatra Train Conductor: Buster Keaton Proctor Stamp: John Carradine Steward: Peter Lorre Saloon Bouncer: George Raft Colonel: Tim McCoy Stationmaster: Joe E. Brown Princess Aouda: Shirley MacLaine Mr. Talley: Melville Cooper Police Chief: Reginald Denny Railway Official: Ronald Colman Denis Fallentin: Trevor Howard Hinshaw: Harcourt Williams Tourist: Martine Carol Francis Cromarty: Cedric Hardwicke Roland Hesketh-Baggott: Noël Coward Foster: John Gielgud French Coachman: Fernandel Paris Tart: Evelyn Keyes Flamenco Dancer: José Greco Abdullah’s Henchman: Cesar Romero British Consul: Alan Mowbray Steamship Company Clerk: Charles Coburn Drunk in Barbary Coast Saloon: Red Skelton SS Henrietta First Mate: Andy Devine SS Henrietta Engineer: Edmund Lowe SS Henrietta Helmsman: Victor McLaglen London Carriage Driver: John Mills Sporting Lady’s Companion: Glynis Johns Sporting Lady: Hermione Gingold Prologue Narrator: Edward R. Murrow Drunk in Hong Kong Dive: Mike Mazurki Reform Club Member: Ronald Squire Reform Club Member: Basil Sydney Bullfighter: Luis Miguel Dominguín Elephant Driver-Guide: Robert Cabal SS Henrietta Captain: Jack Oakie London Revivalist Group Leader: Beatrice Lillie Club Member: A.E. Matthews Club Member: Walter Fitzgerald Club Steward: Ronald Adam Clergyman: Frank Royde Extra (uncredited): Abdullah Abbas Extra (uncredited): Jesse Adams Extra (uncredited): Fred Aldrich Extra (uncredited): Ray Armstrong Extra (uncredited): Gertrude Astor Extra (uncredited): Walter Bacon Extra (uncredited): Rama Bai Extra (uncredited): Leah Baird Extra (uncredited): Brandon Beach Extra (uncredited): Eugene Beday Extra (uncredited): Helena Benda Extra (uncredited): Audrey Betz Extra (uncredited): George Blagoi Extra (uncredited): Eumenio Blanco Extra (uncredited): Nina Borget Extra (uncredited): Danny Borzage Extra (uncredited): Hazel Boyne Extra (uncredited): George Bruggeman Extra (uncredited): Bob Burrows Extra (uncredited): Paul Busch Extra (uncredited): Gordon Carveth Extra (uncredited): Spencer Chan Extra (uncredited): Jack Chefe Extra (uncredited): Sing Chen Extra (uncredited): Dick Cherney Extra (uncredited): Bud Cokes Extra (uncredited): Louise Colombet Extra (uncredited): Bill Couch Extra (uncredited): Paul Cristo Extra (uncredited): Roy Damron Extra (uncredited): Eddie Das Extra (uncredited): John Davidson Extra (uncredited): Jack Davies Extra (uncredited): Jack Davis Extra (uncredited): Anna De Linsky Extra (uncredited): Gloria Dea Extra (uncredited): John Deauville Extra (uncredited): Harry Denny Extra (uncredited): James Dime Extra (uncredited): Joe Dougherty Extra (uncredited): Dan Dowling Extra (uncredited): Harry Duff Extra (uncredited): Arthur Dulac Extra (uncredited): Charles Dunbar Extra (uncredited): Renald Dupont Extra (uncredited): Larry Duran Extra (uncredited): Minta Durfee Extra (uncredited): Jack Ellis Extra (uncredited): Richard Elmore Extra (uncredited): Frank Erickson Extra (uncredited): Bob Evans Extra (uncredited): Harry Evans Extra (uncredited): Franklyn Farnum Extra (uncredited): Art Felix Extra (uncredited): Grace Field Extra (uncredited): Sam Finn Extra (uncredited): Bess Flowers (uncredited): Frances Fong Extra (uncredited): Otto Forrest Extra (uncredited): Helen Foster Extra (uncredited): Jesús Franco Extra (uncredited): Ben Frommer Extra (uncredited): Curt Furburg Extra (uncredited): Joe Garcio Extra (uncredited): Joe Gilbert Extra (uncredited): Mary Gleason Extra (uncredited): June Glory Extra (uncredited): Albert Godderis Extra (uncredited): James Gonzalez Extra (uncredited): Carmelita González Extra (uncredited): Dick Gordon E...

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Italy Just Made the Amalfi Coast Drive Harder for Rental Cars. Here’s How to Visit Anyway. 

https://www.frommers.com/blogs/arthur-frommer-online/blog_posts/italy-just-made-the-amalfi-coast-drive-harder-for-rental-cars-here-s-how-to-visit-anyway

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Europe on $25 per Day

You read it right. Europe was just $25 per Day!

See where all we went using this Book As a child in the 1970’s I was so excited every Fall to receive the Sear’s catalog. I would volunteer to check the mailbox, just waiting for the day this beloved tome would be delivered. It held, in addition to handyman tools, kitchen appliances and lady’s underwear, every toy a boy in a highly commercialized society could want. Pretty much like every other…

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At its best, travel should challenge our preconceptions and most cherished views, cause us to rethink our assumptions, shake us a bit, make us broader minded and more understanding. –Arthur Frommer