The long-form style of literary nonfiction found in magazines reaches its zenith when a talented writer makes connections and pieces together irregular themes to create an aha realization about mass culture. From online gambling to the... Read More

This book is such a great idea, and so masterfully put together, no one should ever doubt its success. Covers galore—two hundred years of publishing fashion on display, featuring six of Austen’s novels, all assisted by hip... Read More

For the time being, let’s not peek again at any of the horrific deeds perpetrated by the US government against the native peoples of North America in the mid–to-late nineteenth century. Let’s also avoid images of slaughtered... Read More

Finlay’s descriptive history of paint and its derivatives from nature perfectly couples with the reproductions of exemplifying artwork. "The Brilliant History of Color in Art", by Victoria Finlay, covers the development of art and... Read More

Eccentric and artsy, this candid glimpse of the world’s beloved film stars focuses on a bygone era of traditional romance and old-school charm. With primarily black-and-white and a small number of color stills, Twentieth Century Fox... Read More

The rich history of numerous cultures is revealed in this in-depth investigation into the tortilla. Paula E. Morton investigates the history of the tortilla from its roots in ancient Mesoamerica to its presence in modern society. Along... Read More

Ullrich’s photos and essays capture the tension between tradition and modernity in classic state fairs. The idea of a state fair evokes a certain sense of nostalgia, and nostalgia is a theme resounding throughout Kurt Ullrich’s... Read More

Giesecke reveals the deep roots of humans’ connection to plants and highlights the Roman and Greek belief that all life, from people to poppies, contains the divine. Why does myrrh weep a sweet-smelling sap? According to classical... Read More