The figure of the American theatrical scenic designer first emerged in the early twentieth century. This book tells the history of the field through the figures, institutions, and movements that helped create and shape the profession.
Written in 1927 but barred from timely publication by the Lincoln family, The Dark Days of Abraham Lincoln’s Widow, as Revealed by... Læs mere
A collection of inclusive essays that explore the role of debate in understanding and critiquing injustice and inequality. Edited by Shawn Briscoe, these essays closely examine multiple approaches to debate, considering their respective merits and controversies.
In this illuminating volume, Justin Solonick offers the first detailed study of how Grant’s midwesterners serving in the Army of the Tennessee engineered... Læs mere
Civil twilight is the astronomical term for the minutes just before sunrise and just after sunset. If one took a snapshot, it would be impossible to tell whether the light was increasing or diminishing. The poems in Civil Twilight arise in this liminal space.
A lyrical meditation on time, survival, and merciful moments of joy, Sara Henning’s Burn draws readers deep into the moments that make us, focusing on instances of crisis and renewal to explore our relation to time and lived experience.