The Projector

Amusements & Useful Devices from K. A. Wisniewski

It’s a Long Commute: A Journey through Music History

As someone who has long relied on radio news to accompany my weekly commute, I recently decided to embark on a project that combines my love for music with a … Continue reading

January 14, 2025 · Leave a comment

Celebrating 40 Years of Tetris: A Timeless Classic in Gaming History

This year marks a milestone for Tetris, one of the most beloved video games of all time, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. First created on June 6, 1984, by … Continue reading

December 5, 2024 · Leave a comment

Celebrating the Anniversary of When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne

On this day, we celebrate the anniversary of When We Were Very Young, the charming collection of poetry for children by A.A. Milne, first published in 1924. Though primarily remembered … Continue reading

November 6, 2024 · Leave a comment

Dodge’s Literary Museum

Welcome back to Book by Book! In Series Two, we dive into my teaching collection—a curated glimpse into my personal library of historical treasures. Discover rare books, vintage newspapers, and … Continue reading

August 27, 2024 · Leave a comment

Out of Sorts: A Look at a 19th-century Printing Office

“Out of Sorts” is but one of the many expressions and idioms that can be traced back to the printing world. A sort is another name for a single piece … Continue reading

August 4, 2024 · Leave a comment

Projector Reboot: Casting New Light on Book History

After a four-year hiatus, I am thrilled to return to the world of blogging, bringing with me a wealth of new experiences and insights from my tenure as the Director … Continue reading

July 9, 2024 · Leave a comment

Where the Angels Lived: Coming Soon from Calypso Editions

I am pleased to announce the next title to be released from Calypso Editions:  Margaret McMullan’s Where the Angels Lived.  Margaret also published the novel Aftermath Lounge (2015) with Calypso. … Continue reading

April 9, 2019 · Leave a comment

Free Books, Open Libraries: 15 Resources for Everyone

Many of my upper-division courses focus on the same general set of questions:  How does digital media disrupt “conventional” structures?  Structures here range from thought processes and reading and researching … Continue reading

February 26, 2019 · Leave a comment

Call for Publications: Textshop Experiments, Spring/Summer 2019

This January, I posted a new Call for Papers for the next issue of Textshop Experiments.  This will be an open double-issue with a rolling submission deadline.  My goal here … Continue reading

February 12, 2019 · Leave a comment

How to Judge a Book by its Cover

In my June post “Reading by Design,” I shared some early notes on my fall course on the History of Publications Design.  Sadly, I didn’t follow-up with this post throughout … Continue reading

December 27, 2018 · Leave a comment

Announcement: Textshop Experiments 5 Flash Reason Released

This week, I am pleased to announce the release of the next issue of Textshop Experiments. This is especially noteworthy because it’s the first issue featuring guest editors, and–in addition … Continue reading

August 2, 2018 · Leave a comment

Reading by Design … The Great Gatsby

Next semester, I’m teaching another class related to book history and publishing.  This course will examine the history and evolution of book design and, specifically, cover art.  The question that … Continue reading

July 10, 2018 · 1 Comment

Empire State by Olga Cabral

Empire State I am a prisoner of bones of keyrings habits teeth and hair I am a tenant of torn skies I am a runner in the air of escalators … Continue reading

March 13, 2018 · Leave a comment

The Projector Finds a Hobby

Last week I was happy to report the latest issue of Textshop Experiments was released.  The video essays included in this issue include new work by H. R. Buechler, Jimmy … Continue reading

February 13, 2018 · Leave a comment

LIVE: Textshop 4 … From Digital to Print

I am happy to announce the release of Textshop Experiments’  Volume 4: From Digital to Print. Contents 100 Questions About Writing And The Future by Jimmy Butts Printed Animals by … Continue reading

February 6, 2018 · Leave a comment

2018 is for TEXTSHOP

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January 16, 2018 · Leave a comment

The Schoolmaster, Translated

Last week, I noted that I would return to completing my translation of selected poems by Marcel Lecomte.  To slowly return to this project and to offer another preview of … Continue reading

January 9, 2018 · Leave a comment

Bob Brown’s Houdini

I’m happy to announce the publication of the latest title from Roving Eye Press: Houdini.  The title is number 5 for Bob Brown’s revamped mobile small press. Originally published in … Continue reading

December 12, 2017 · Leave a comment