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Booklist says ARTCURIOUS by Jennifer Dasal is Delightful
“She presents the most arcane information in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. …delightful…”
ARTCURIOUS by Jennifer Dasal Receives a Starred Review from Publishers Weekly
“Both art aficionados and novices will find something to appreciate in this offbeat and informative outing.”
Washington Post Reviews THE LOUVRE by James Gardner
“Think of reading this book as the full experience you are temporarily denied today, or may never have had the energy to undertake…”
The Boston Globe Reviews THE LOUVRE by James Gardner
“An eye-opener …Anyone curious about how the Louvre evolved into its present configuration will find this diligent book richly informative.”
James Gardner, author of THE LOUVRE, Interviewed in The New York Post
“There’s not really an equivalent anywhere else in the world … It’s an icon like the Eiffel Tower that defines the city. The Louvre is Paris.”
Library Journal Recommends THE LOUVRE: The Many Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum by James Gardner
“Recommended for readers interested in the history of France, the history of architecture, and museology.”
Adam Gopnik Praises STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole by Will Friedwald
“…a delightful mix of scholarly dedication and interpretive verve. This is certainly the best book that anyone will write about Nat King Cole.”
The New Republic Reviews iBAUHAUS: The iPhone as the Embodiment of Bauhaus Ideals and Design by Nicholas Fox Weber
“Like most of us, I’ve looked at my iPhone countless times; having read this book, I now feel I’ve truly seen the thing.”
Repost: Three Golfers’ and An Agent’s Journey to London
William Clark tells the story of his small-scale odyssey to the 2013 London Book Fair.
Publishers Weekly gives a starred review to THE LOUVRE by James Gardner
“Fast-paced and evocative, this is a must for Francophones as well as art and architecture lovers.”
Ross King Praises THE LOUVRE: The Many Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum by James Gardner
“His remarkable achievement is to show us how the building is every bit as spectacular and as fascinating as the treasures it holds.”
New York Review of Books Calls THE BURIED: Life, Death and Revolution in Egypt by Peter Hessler “original, richly layered, and often delightful”
“…a sharp sense of humor, a gift for observation,… and a knack for using memorable characters and anecdotes to demonstrate larger truths.”
Kirkus Reviews iBAUHAUS: The iPhone as the Embodiment of Bauhaus Ideals and Design by Nicholas Fox Weber
“…the author makes a strong case that a revolution in modernist design has found fulfillment in contemporary culture. An engaging and occasionally provocative analysis.”
THE BURIED by Peter Hessler a 2019 National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction Finalist
Awards will be presented on March 12th at the New School in New York City.
iBAUHAUS by Nicholas Fox Weber to be published by Alfred A. Knopf
A deft, entertaining, and wide-ranging meditation on the iPhone as direct descendant of the influential school of art and design.
Kirkus Reviews THE LOUVRE: The Many Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum by James Gardner
“…a vivid chronicle of strife, wars, rivalries, and aspirations [and] …A richly detailed journey through a palimpsest of the past.”
The Guardian Calls THE BURIED: Life, Death and Revolution in Egypt by Peter Hessler “a small triumph, one of the best books yet written about the Arab spring.”
“What separates him from most other foreign correspondents is a strange alchemy in his writing and storytelling that gives him an ability to spin golden prose from everyday lived experience.”
Director Emeritus of The Met Praises THE LOUVRE: The Many Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum by James Gardner
“…the story of the Louvre as a royal palace has been largely eclipsed by its much shorter and more famous life as a museum…”
Editor at Large Speaks with Carl Dellatore about his forthcoming ON STYLE
“…we’re looking forward to Dellatore’s newest tome, On Style, a collection of designers that represent the new guard of the profession.”
Foreign Affairs Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“…destined to become the title that all first-time visitors to Egypt are urged to pack… full of scoundrels turned heroes and heroes turned scoundrels.”
Booklist says ARTCURIOUS by Jennifer Dasal is Delightful
“She presents the most arcane information in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. …delightful…”
ARTCURIOUS by Jennifer Dasal Receives a Starred Review from Publishers Weekly
“Both art aficionados and novices will find something to appreciate in this offbeat and informative outing.”
Washington Post Reviews THE LOUVRE by James Gardner
“Think of reading this book as the full experience you are temporarily denied today, or may never have had the energy to undertake…”
The Boston Globe Reviews THE LOUVRE by James Gardner
“An eye-opener …Anyone curious about how the Louvre evolved into its present configuration will find this diligent book richly informative.”
James Gardner, author of THE LOUVRE, Interviewed in The New York Post
“There’s not really an equivalent anywhere else in the world … It’s an icon like the Eiffel Tower that defines the city. The Louvre is Paris.”
Library Journal Recommends THE LOUVRE: The Many Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum by James Gardner
“Recommended for readers interested in the history of France, the history of architecture, and museology.”
Adam Gopnik Praises STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole by Will Friedwald
“…a delightful mix of scholarly dedication and interpretive verve. This is certainly the best book that anyone will write about Nat King Cole.”
The New Republic Reviews iBAUHAUS: The iPhone as the Embodiment of Bauhaus Ideals and Design by Nicholas Fox Weber
“Like most of us, I’ve looked at my iPhone countless times; having read this book, I now feel I’ve truly seen the thing.”
Repost: Three Golfers’ and An Agent’s Journey to London
William Clark tells the story of his small-scale odyssey to the 2013 London Book Fair.
Publishers Weekly gives a starred review to THE LOUVRE by James Gardner
“Fast-paced and evocative, this is a must for Francophones as well as art and architecture lovers.”
Ross King Praises THE LOUVRE: The Many Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum by James Gardner
“His remarkable achievement is to show us how the building is every bit as spectacular and as fascinating as the treasures it holds.”
New York Review of Books Calls THE BURIED: Life, Death and Revolution in Egypt by Peter Hessler “original, richly layered, and often delightful”
“…a sharp sense of humor, a gift for observation,… and a knack for using memorable characters and anecdotes to demonstrate larger truths.”
Kirkus Reviews iBAUHAUS: The iPhone as the Embodiment of Bauhaus Ideals and Design by Nicholas Fox Weber
“…the author makes a strong case that a revolution in modernist design has found fulfillment in contemporary culture. An engaging and occasionally provocative analysis.”
THE BURIED by Peter Hessler a 2019 National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction Finalist
Awards will be presented on March 12th at the New School in New York City.
iBAUHAUS by Nicholas Fox Weber to be published by Alfred A. Knopf
A deft, entertaining, and wide-ranging meditation on the iPhone as direct descendant of the influential school of art and design.
Kirkus Reviews THE LOUVRE: The Many Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum by James Gardner
“…a vivid chronicle of strife, wars, rivalries, and aspirations [and] …A richly detailed journey through a palimpsest of the past.”
The Guardian Calls THE BURIED: Life, Death and Revolution in Egypt by Peter Hessler “a small triumph, one of the best books yet written about the Arab spring.”
“What separates him from most other foreign correspondents is a strange alchemy in his writing and storytelling that gives him an ability to spin golden prose from everyday lived experience.”
Director Emeritus of The Met Praises THE LOUVRE: The Many Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum by James Gardner
“…the story of the Louvre as a royal palace has been largely eclipsed by its much shorter and more famous life as a museum…”
Editor at Large Speaks with Carl Dellatore about his forthcoming ON STYLE
“…we’re looking forward to Dellatore’s newest tome, On Style, a collection of designers that represent the new guard of the profession.”
Foreign Affairs Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“…destined to become the title that all first-time visitors to Egypt are urged to pack… full of scoundrels turned heroes and heroes turned scoundrels.”