North approached Kew and offered to build the gallery in return for her life’s work being displayed in it. It opened in 1882. 2. The most painted monarch is Charles I Image copyright Tate Image caption JMW Turner (b. 1775), Sketch for East Cowes Castle, the Regatta Beating to Windward No.2, Tate, Art UK Maritime […]
The 100 best nonfiction books: No 53 The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James (1902)
This revolutionary work written by Henry Jamess less famous brother brought a democratising impulse to the realm of religious belief The United States is a society, first described in Thomas Jeffersons revolutionary words in 1776, that constantly rewrites its narrative in law, philosophy, economics and belief, as well as through poetry, drama and fiction. In […]
From book to boom: how the Mormons plan a city for 500,000 in Florida
The Mormon church owns vast tracts of US land, and now envisages a huge new city on its Deseret Ranch but at what cost? Everything about the biggest landowners in the state: the Mormon church. On an overcast weekday afternoon, Mormon missionaries give tours of the vast estate. Fields, orange trees and grazing animals stretch […]
Brian Eno: Weve been in decline for 40 years Trump is a chance to rethink’
The revered producer has been at the centre of pop since the days of Roxy Music. But dont ask him about the past hes more interested in how to reorder society Brian Enos new album is called Here Come the Warm Jets, progressing to the defiant obscurity of his ambient albums and on to commercial […]
Rare edition of JK Rowling’s Beedle the Bard sells for 368,750
Jewelled book was Harry Potter authors thank you gift to publisher who thought an overlong novel about a boy wizard in glasses might just sell A handwritten and jewelled edition of JK Rowlings The Tales of Beedle the Bard gifted to her publisher has sold for 368,750 at auction. Rowling handwrote seven copies of her […]
This Poem Brilliantly Captures What ‘Home’ Means To Young Immigrants
“At the end of the day, when there is no work left to do, when exhaustion is all our legs can feel, we all want to get home. But where do we go when home tells us to leave?” Thus begins “Standing In Between” a poem performed by high school students Khamal Iwuanyanwu, Sarina Morales […]
Paul Rands Classic A Designers Art Is Finally Back in Print
Paul Rand published A Designers Artin 1985. The renowned graphic designer wrote other influential books—1947’sThoughts on Design, for instance—but this book was different. It was the first book to look at a graphic designers output intelligently, as opposed to just visually, says Steven Heller, a design critic who knew Rand professionally. Unlike other monographs, A […]
Bob Dylan website acknowledges Nobel literature prize win after five-day wait
Nobel academy not at all worried singer will miss award ceremony despite lack of official acceptance Some have put his silence down to shyness, others have called him aloof and a few have said it is just plain bad manners. But, five days after Bob Dylan was given the Nobel prize for literature, the singers […]
Ever wonder “How to get my book reviewed”?
So you’ve finished your book. Its been edited and published, and now you’re trying to figure out how to get to your potential readers. While beginning your marketing campaign usually happens well before your book is completed, getting your first reviews can’t begin until your book is done or in a final draft status. Many […]
15+ Reading Nooks Perfect For When You Need To Escape This World
Although some people claim that they can read anywhere, anytime, we all know that a comfortable, well lit, soft spot is ideal. On a blanket in a park is one such perfect spot; on dry, spongy moss, under a tree, is another good location. But what happens if you’re a city dweller (or not even!), […]