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Tarzan: The Original Sexy Beast

An exhilarating new Tarzan exhibition in Paris celebrates the high, low, and pop culture meaning of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ ape man. Anthony Haden-Guest swings by.

Published Jul. 3 2009 10:01AM EDT

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