Alphabetic letters are ubiquitous, multivalent, and largely ignored. Playful Letters reveals their important cultural contributions through Alphabetics—a new interpretive model for understanding artis
Does literature need the book? With electronic texts and reading devices growing increasingly popular, the codex is no longer the default format of fiction. Yet as Alexander Starre shows inMetamedia,
In the nineteenth century, new image-making methods like steel engraving and lithography caused a surge in the publication of illustrated books in the United States. Yet even before the widespread use
Tim Cassedy’s fascinating study examines the role that language played at the turn of the nineteenth century as a marker of one’s identity. During this time of revolution (U.S., French, and Haitian) a
A longtime resident of Missoula, Kenter presents 92 unique photographs of the mountain city and its five dramatic valleys. The images convey the region’s brilliant landscapes and cityscapes, large and
Featuring 108 luminous images, Memphis Impressions is a lovely tribute to an eclectic and elegant Southern city. Schatz's photographs convey Memphis's rich musical history, from Beale Street to famous
In the last two decades, digital technologies have made it possible for anyone with a computer and an Internet connection to rapidly and inexpensively self-publish a book. Once a stigmatized niche act
Musical Impressions was written to provide pianists with the experience of playing in a variety of styles. Capturing the essence of different styles is an important aspect of pianistic development. Ja
Musical Impressions was written to provide pianists with the experience of playing in a variety of styles. Capturing the essence of different styles is an important aspect of pianistic development. Ja
Musical Impressions was written to provide pianists with the experience of playing in a variety of styles. Capturing the essence of different styles is an important aspect of pianistic development. Ja
Post ImpressionsTM Love Letters is a witty compilation of brilliant comments on the worlds most romantic subject by such renowned authorities as William Shakespeare, Marcel Proust, and Emily Dickinson
