Cultural Studies
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Face with Tears of Joy: A Natural History of Emoji
Paperback
A vibrant exploration of the world's newest language—where it came from, how it works and where it's going
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The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time
Paperback
“Everybody who has ever read a book will benefit from the way Keith Houston explores the most powerful object of our time. And everybody who has read it will agree that reports of the book’s death have been greatly exaggerated.”—Erik Spiekermann, typographer
With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories
Hardback
A rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment
White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy
Hardback
An explosive work with far-ranging historical implications, White Poverty promises to be one of the most influential books of the 2024 US election cycle
Imagination: A Manifesto
Hardback
Imagination isn’t a luxury; it’s a vital resource and a powerful tool for our collective liberation