📖 Books
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✊🏾Reconstruction III - W.E.B. Du Bois' Black Reconstruction
Uncover W.E.B. Du Bois' revolutionary 1935 critique, *Black Reconstruction*, which reframed the post-Civil War era and challenged biased histories.
🌌Paul Davies on ‘What’s Eating the Universe?’
Paul Davies explores the universe's deepest mysteries, from the origins of the cosmos to the possibility of time travel, in his latest thought-provoking book.
📚Theology and Science in Christianity and Islam
How do you get 10,000 books into the hands of students and scholars in dozens of countries? Logistics, logistics, logistics.
📱The Cell Phone Gospel
From a review of Assa Doron and Robin Jeffrey's study, a poignant observation on the surprising presence of technology amidst poverty in India.
🏞️fictional landscape, by Kyle Kirkpatrick
Pondering the allure of book-carving that resembles a miniature landscape model.
📚Fasting for the mind
Reflecting on the balance between exploring new ideas and revisiting the ones we cherish.
🌿Due finocchi, by Trevor Haddrell
I admire this stunning wood engraving of fennel that evokes the image of a Spanish galleon at full sail.
🎨The polychromatic Middle Ages
Exploring the splendid visual motifs of the Middle Ages through the vibrant aesthetic of Auguste Racinet's _L'Ornament Polychrome_, showcasing art from ancient to 18th-century Europe.
🌍The right book at the right time
A fascinating journey unfolds as Tété-Michel Kpomassie escapes a jungle snake cult in Togo and embarks on his dream to experience the icy landscapes of Greenland.
📚LifeSize by Roland Tiangco
Here's a fascinating project by Roland Tiangco, inspired by Borges, that combines art and literature into a single printed reproduction of our world's bookshelf.
🎭Medieval helpdesk
A humorous reflection on the challenges of cultural products in the modern tech landscape, reminiscent of bygone debates on books and technology.
📚A new (fun) moral duty
Reflecting on the ethics of book-buying and the value of supporting living authors.
🕌Sana’a sunset - a panoramic view of Yemen’s capital city
An amazing interactive view of Yemen's capital, rich in architectural history and variance.
🎬Our year in culture - Books, movies, and music of 2009, part 1
This piece explores personal favorites in film, literature, and music from 2009, weaving together experiences and reflections on art and culture.
📷Type the Sky, by Lisa Rienermann
This stunning photographic alphabet showcases the beauty of building courtyards through Lisa Rienermann's lens.
✍️Written as they should be
A reflection on the beauty and significance of handwriting in a digital age, inspired by Umberto Eco's thoughts.
📚Moby Dick, a book about computers
Exploring the whimsical errors in Google Books' categorizations reveals unexpected connections in literature.
🎙️Flannery’s voice
Flannery O'Connor's Southern dialect contrasts with Northern literary circles, revealing insights about language and identity in American literature.
📚A reading language
Kerala's near-100% literacy has fostered a rich culture of literature and reading, creating a vibrant community of writers and readers.
📚Astrid Stampe’s Picture Book, by Hans Christian Andersen
A glimpse into the charming world of Hans Christian Andersen's picture books for the young and imaginative.
📜The Lucca Choirbook
An astonishing tale of cultural recycling and musical rediscovery, all thanks to musicologists like Reinhard Strohm.
🎨Your failures are essential
A reflection on the essential lessons learned from artistic failures and the journey towards creating impactful art.
📚On the Map, by Stefanie Posavec
Stefanie Posavec beautifully translates Jack Kerouac's _On the Road_ into a visual journey of patterns and themes.
🕌Untitled, by Manuel Guerzoni
An exploration of beauty in architecture, contrasting the elegance of the Taj Mahal with the simplicity of utilitarian design.
📚We speak volumes
From Penelope Lively's _Moon Tiger_, a reflection on the nature of language and memory.
🎮Where difficulty thrives
As a non-gamer, I find it interesting how the challenge of difficulty in video games parallels discussions in literature.
📚On the migration of books
Orhan Pamuk reflects on the meaningful connection between his reading journey and his father's library, evoking thoughts on the books we cherish and share.
📚If you offer it, they will come
Reflecting on the resurgence of literary interest, John Parker examines the appeal of classic literature amidst modern cultural critiques.
🖨️The Ghost of a Printing Press, photo by Chris Norris
Exploring the remnants of a once-magnificent printing press, Chris Norris captures a piece of history in this photograph.
🎶We don’t call it music at all
A glimpse into Edward Bellamy's vision of musical culture in the year 2000, where professional music is readily accessible at all times.
✍️Articles of good design
A reflection on the artistry and craftsmanship of hand-lettering from the 1927 _Studio Handbook_ by Samuel Welo, contrasting it with modern design tools.
🌍A breath wafted from Paradise over the human world
An exploration of how spices from foreign lands captivated the imagination of Medieval Europeans.
📚Necessity > custom > obligation > institution
Luis Soriano's inspiring journey to bring books and education to impoverished communities in Colombia is a testament to the impact one individual can have.
📚WRONG—
Reflecting on my experience with _Schindler's List_ and the charm of its historical annotations.
📚Notes from the Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury dives into the complexities of Dostoyevsky, merging literary critique and theology.
📚Best book review opening ever
A reflection on the sensory experience of books, particularly their scents, as captured in Nicholson Baker's delightful prose.
📚Give or take 100,000 words
An exploration of the complexities of translating literature, especially in the case of Hugo’s "Les Misérables."
🐴Nepal Horse Book
Reflecting on the intriguing connection between horses and the remote valley of Mustang in Nepal.
🍳Strawberries and reindeer
An exploration of the profound significance of cooking in human culture.
🥠Fortune cookies come to China
A surprising exploration of fortune cookies, their origins, and the cultural misconceptions surrounding them.
🌍Out of that came the Googles of the world ..
The Whole Earth Catalog ignited a cultural shift, blending creativity, small-scale entrepreneurship, and a new vision for commerce.
📚Outdoor bookcases in Bonn, Germany
In this post, Daniel Hamermesh reflects on the unique forms of community trust observed in Germany compared to the United States, particularly regarding public sharing initiatives like outdoor lending libraries.
📚Surfing Proust - Is nonfiction just easier to read?
Caroline Langston reflects on the nature of reading in the digital age and shares her insights on the changing landscape of how we engage with literature.
📚A year of… books
A reflection on people who dedicate a year to a unique challenge and then document their experiences in a book.
📖The Gulag Archipelago’s first readers
The tangible experience of reading _Gulag Archipelago_ resonates deeply in the memories of its first readers.
😂Some classical humor
Jokes can be tricky to translate, but here's a taste of classical humor from the Philogelos.
📚Room to Read
Room to Read is dedicated to providing education and resources, focusing on building schools, multilingual libraries, and supporting girls' scholarships.
🎶Mix CD | Nuevo manuel de la música cubana y africana
A personal exploration of Cuban music through a curated mix of _rumba_ and _son_ spanning over a century.
💔Fast and Right through Me
A reflective review of Dave Eggers's memoir _A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius_, exploring themes of grief, authenticity, and the struggle for connection amidst personal loss.
🎶Roaring Lambs or bleating lions?
Exploring the complexities of Christian influence in American culture, drawing on the cultural phenomena of the late 1990s and early 2000s.