Author Article by Lyric Hale: The Conference of the Birds – The Coming Accidental War with Iran
2011 has been an extraordinary year for events in Muslim countries, with regimes in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya toppling spectacularly (not to mention the death of Osama Bin Laden in May). In the next instalment of her regular column, top economic commentator and What’s Next? author Lyric Hale discusses the US’s relationship with Iran, a country which has somewhat … Read more
Author Article by Kenneth Ames: Unwrapping the secrets of Christmas Cards
Kenneth Ames, author of American Christmas Cards 1900-1960 and organizer of the exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center, discusses his fascinating study of the artistic and cultural energy that was poured into the imagery, emotions, and stories of these seemingly simple holiday objects. The surprises of American material culture and graphic style of these delightful artifacts are sure to … Read more
Cards and Culture: New book and exhibition looks at American Christmas cards from 1900-1960
What can Christmas cards tell us about material culture? A new exhibition and accompanying Yale book looks at American Christmas cards in the twentieth century, exploring their imagery, graphic forms, subject matter and significance, placing them firmly within historical context. As Christmas draws near, many of us will be frantically writing out Christmas cards, in … Read more
Salon on the Seine: A profile of the iconic bookshop Shakespeare and Company
Located in the heart of Paris, Shakespeare and Company is probably the most famous English-language bookshop in France. Known for its open library, extensive collection of books and vibrant programme of author events (including previous visits from Allen Ginsberg, Henry Miller and William Burroughs) Shakespeare and Company is a true literary salon. Today we take a look … Read more
Pevsner Update: News about new and forthcoming Architectural Guides from the Pevsner editorial team
Pevsner Architectural Guides are among the most respected architecture books in the world, offering a comprehensive survey of architectural sites across the UK and Ireland. Although the series was started in 1951 by architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902-83), the guides are constantly being revised and updated. Here the Pevsner team give us an update of new … Read more
