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Jeannette Walls Praises WHEN HARRY MET MINNIE by Martha Teichner (Celadon, February 2021)
“…an exquisite tale about heartbreak and healing, critters and humans, and the little miracles life hands us when we need them the most.”
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.”
THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler to be May Book of the Month Pick
The 150,000 member club has announced that The Buried will be one of five selections for May 2019, one of the first non-fiction picks for the revamped club.
Peter Hessler Visits the Ancient City of Armana in The Guardian
Read Peter’s Long Read in the Guardian, adapted and expanded from The Buried in advance of the book’s publication next week.
Anand Gopal Praises THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“Witty and deeply humane …unlike any other book I’ve read about the Egyptian revolution, and stands as a remarkable testament to the country’s extraordinary history and to the struggle for human freedom.”
Chicago Tribune Interviews Yuval Taylor about ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal
Tribune Books Editor Jennifer Day interviews the author about writing the book and how being white helped, hindered, and influenced his work
Publishers Weekly Gives NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins a Starred Review
“With refreshing candor… Kushins’ energetic writing and his deep dive into Zevon’s life and music offers a rounded and complete portrait of an enigmatic musician.”
Publishers Weekly Gives THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler a Starred Review
“…at once engrossing and illuminating …this stakes a strong claim to being the definitive book to emerge from the Egyptian revolution.”
Washington Post Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON by Yuval Taylor
Lisa Page writes that the book is “… a complete pleasure to read.”
The Undefeated Looks at the Beef in ZORA AND LANGSTON by Yuval Taylor
“… it’s hard to read about Hurston and Hughes’ conflict without thinking about other examples of cultural beef, from hip-hop to sports.”
Pat Graham’s INSTRUMENT Complements PLAY IT LOUD Show at The Met
The essence of the upcoming show at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll was prefigured by Pat Graham’s book of photos INSTRUMENT, published by Chronicle in 2011.
Peter Hessler and Sewell Chan Talk About Egypt Since the Arab Spring at the LA World Affairs Council
Hessler will discuss the impact of the revolution on Egyptian culture, business, and politics at a Global Café Breakfast in Los Angeles on May 13th.
Publishers Weekly Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
“…shows that, together, they changed the course of African-American literature, as the ‘first great American writers who implicitly claimed that their work was purely black.'”
Kirkus Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
“Taylor creates a perceptive portrait of the bizarre patron and of the Hurston-Hughes friendship. A fresh look at two important writers of the 1920s.”
Hear Peter Hessler and Pico Iyer in Conversation at the 92nd Street Y on May 8th
Two masters discuss the writing life and their two new books at the famed cultural and community center in New York City.
Library Journal Gives THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler a Starred Review
“This is writing at its best and highly recommended for anyone interested in Egypt, modern or ancient.”
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON by Yuval Taylor
“…a fascinating and lively story of two iconoclastic writers…”
Read Peter Hessler’s “The Refugee and the Thief” in The New Yorker
“At the check-in counter, I looked over our pile of possessions: one double stroller, two children’s car seats, twelve bags. …Count again.” A story of trust and betrayal.
Carla Kaplan Praises ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
“Yuval Taylor digs deeply into the existing scholarship on both writers—and their times—to explore this unusual intimacy and the tragedy of its collapse. “
Emily Bernard Praises ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
“An intriguing story about the most confounding and fascinating literary breakup in African American cultural history. “
MAKE, THINK, IMAGINE: Engineering the Future of Civilization by John Browne to be Published in North America in September 2019
An impassioned defense of progress and innovation, and an argument for social responsibility from former CEO of BP Lord John Browne.
Kevin Avery Praises NOTHING’S BAD LUCK by C.M. Kushins
“The best of the books written thus far about Warren Zevon.”