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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.”
John Hennessy Praises MAKE, THINK, IMAGINE: Engineering the Future of Civilization by John Browne
“… an ode to the ways engineering has improved human civilization, from how we communicate, build, use energy. move, and explore the universe.”
Jazz Journal Reviews THE GREAT JAZZZ AND POP VOCAL ALBUMS by Will Friedwald
“…essential reading [for] anyone with even a remote interest in the history of popular song as captured in the grooves of the 12” vinyl long-playing album.”
Minneapolis Star Tribune Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“Like his terrific 2013 book “Strange Stones: Dispatches From East and West,” this one seamlessly blends memoir, history and energetic reporting. “
The Sydney Morning Herald Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“…a book that promises a uniquely deep insight into modern Egypt, and what went so terribly wrong after the tumultuous, joyous eruptions of the Arab Spring.”
Kirkus Reviews MAKE, THINK, IMAGINE: Engineering the Future of Civilization by John Browne
“A thoughtful analysis of today’s unprecedented pace of change and what the future may hold.”
Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf Praises MAKE, THINK, IMAGINE: Engineering the Future of Civilization by John Browne
“Like the engineer he was trained to be, John Browne reveals a realistic and optimistic fabric of the future.”
The Washington Post Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“‘The Buried’ is …equal parts travelogue, history and memoir from a writer with a gift for conveying the profound humanity of his subjects.”
Geographical Calls THE BURIED: Life, Death and Revolution in Egypt by Peter Hessler a “spirited, deeply insightful book”
“Many have written on these dramatic events, but Hessler introduces unexpected prisms of enquiry and the intimate perspective of an endlessly curious observer of Egypt past and present.”
Radio Boston Interviews Peter Hessler on the Publication of THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution
Join host Callum Borchers as he asks the author what it was like to be a Western reporter based in Cairo during the Egyptian Revolution.
Shelf Awareness Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“Readers are advised to have Zevon’s extensive catalogue queued up to accompany this absorbing, compelling biography.”
National Public Radio Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“…a nuanced, in-depth, loving look at this complicated figure, one that helps cement him as one of the most complex and captivating musicians of our times.”
The Wall Street Journal Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“Mr. Hessler’s closely observed, touching and at times amusing chronicle …the book is an extraordinary work of reportage…”
UK’s Literary Review Lauds THE BURIED by Peter Hessler
David D. Kirkpatrick writes that the book is “Beautiful and heartbreaking. …Every page is vivid and engaging, and each chapter packs in surprises…”
THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler Launches Today!
Hear the author describe the book in this video produced by PenguinPress, the North American publisher of the book.
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.”
John Hennessy Praises MAKE, THINK, IMAGINE: Engineering the Future of Civilization by John Browne
“… an ode to the ways engineering has improved human civilization, from how we communicate, build, use energy. move, and explore the universe.”
Jazz Journal Reviews THE GREAT JAZZZ AND POP VOCAL ALBUMS by Will Friedwald
“…essential reading [for] anyone with even a remote interest in the history of popular song as captured in the grooves of the 12” vinyl long-playing album.”
Minneapolis Star Tribune Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“Like his terrific 2013 book “Strange Stones: Dispatches From East and West,” this one seamlessly blends memoir, history and energetic reporting. “
The Sydney Morning Herald Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“…a book that promises a uniquely deep insight into modern Egypt, and what went so terribly wrong after the tumultuous, joyous eruptions of the Arab Spring.”
Kirkus Reviews MAKE, THINK, IMAGINE: Engineering the Future of Civilization by John Browne
“A thoughtful analysis of today’s unprecedented pace of change and what the future may hold.”
Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf Praises MAKE, THINK, IMAGINE: Engineering the Future of Civilization by John Browne
“Like the engineer he was trained to be, John Browne reveals a realistic and optimistic fabric of the future.”
The Washington Post Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“‘The Buried’ is …equal parts travelogue, history and memoir from a writer with a gift for conveying the profound humanity of his subjects.”
Geographical Calls THE BURIED: Life, Death and Revolution in Egypt by Peter Hessler a “spirited, deeply insightful book”
“Many have written on these dramatic events, but Hessler introduces unexpected prisms of enquiry and the intimate perspective of an endlessly curious observer of Egypt past and present.”
Radio Boston Interviews Peter Hessler on the Publication of THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution
Join host Callum Borchers as he asks the author what it was like to be a Western reporter based in Cairo during the Egyptian Revolution.
Shelf Awareness Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“Readers are advised to have Zevon’s extensive catalogue queued up to accompany this absorbing, compelling biography.”
National Public Radio Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“…a nuanced, in-depth, loving look at this complicated figure, one that helps cement him as one of the most complex and captivating musicians of our times.”
The Wall Street Journal Reviews THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“Mr. Hessler’s closely observed, touching and at times amusing chronicle …the book is an extraordinary work of reportage…”
UK’s Literary Review Lauds THE BURIED by Peter Hessler
David D. Kirkpatrick writes that the book is “Beautiful and heartbreaking. …Every page is vivid and engaging, and each chapter packs in surprises…”
THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler Launches Today!
Hear the author describe the book in this video produced by PenguinPress, the North American publisher of the book.