Theory & Criticism
Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History
Hardback
An illuminating history of the banjo, revealing its origins at the crossroads of slavery, religion and music
Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires
Hardback
The tech elite have a plan to survive the apocalypse: they want to leave us all behind
Cast of Characters: Wolcott Gibbs, E. B. White, James Thurber, and the Golden Age of The New Yorker
Paperback
“Exuberant . . . elegantly conjures an evocative group dynamic.” —Sam Roberts, New York Times
Cast of Characters: Wolcott Gibbs, E. B. White, James Thurber, and the Golden Age of The New Yorker
Hardback
The professional and personal lives of the pioneers of an enduring magazine.
Beyond the First Draft: The Art of Fiction
Paperback
For students and writers alike, a brilliant guide to the craft of writing by the National Book Award-winning author of Spartina.