Dan Waber’s Strings: A Pioneering Work of Digital Poetry
While preparing for my digital textuality lectures this semester, I stumbled across a series of video recordings from 2010–2012—artifacts of an earlier era of electronic literature. Many of the works … Continue reading
Just My Type: A Look at a 19th-century Specimens Book
Here’s the latest addition to my ongoing series Book by Book! In Series Two, we dive into my teaching collection—a curated glimpse into my personal library of historical treasures. Discover … Continue reading
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
“This is the Sort of Book We Like”: An AI Reading
As I have already begun to publish videos from Series Two of the Book by Book project, it is time to close Series One. In all, there are eight videos … Continue reading
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
Projector Poetry: Poetic Experiments
I am always drawn to fusions of technology and literature that recognize the poetics of the everyday and that bring verse to life in a modern context. And I am … Continue reading
Book by Book: Teaser
I’m pleased to share a teaser for one of my new (or ongoing) projects, Book by Book. This project is a personal journey through the shelves of my personal library. … Continue reading
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
Francis Hopkinson’s Ode to the Fourth of July 1788
This summer, I was awarded a fellowship and small stipend to continue my work on American printing history. The goal was two engage in a reenactment or historical performance / … Continue reading
The History of Paper: Getting to Gutenberg
It’s midterms here! Below is a brief review of some of the work and ideas covered in my History of Paper course. The course blog documents a bit more: https://mulberrymummiesmarshes2017.wordpress.com/. … Continue reading
Ian McKellen, Teacher: A Note on Teaching Gesture
In the last few years, I’ve noticed a major shift in my research and in my methods of teaching: a focus on performance. Part of my thinking is a turn … Continue reading
The Best Covers of Bob Dylan Songs
Well, I’m officially halfway through my course on Bob Dylan, and a clear, singular reading of Bob Dylan, the artist, is seemingly further away than ever. But perhaps this is … Continue reading
Pursuit of the Pawpaw: A Sneak Preview
What’s that? A fruit that tastes like a mix between a banana and a mango and that is indigenous to North America? Curious? If you’ve never heard of the pawpaw, … Continue reading
Student Projects from Spring ’17, Part 2
This is Part 2 of the series on student projects from this past semester. The last post featured videos of place-based historical studies. This post shares some images from a … Continue reading
Student Projects from Spring ’17, Part 1
For the next few posts, I wanted to share something a little different: samples of student work produced this past spring. I’ve been teaching American History courses for the past … Continue reading
Shadow of the Moon Turns 20
A few weeks ago, I was asked to contribute an essay on music/history, and, as exciting as the project seemed, I’m afraid I’ll have to turn the offer down. But … Continue reading
New Video from Textshop Experiments
Our new promotional video / Call for Papers for Textshop Experiments. For our next issue, TOURS & DETOURS, we are accepting traditional essays, video essays, experimental intermedia projects, book reviews, … Continue reading
TEXTSHOP EXPERIMENTS: CALL FOR PAPERS
Textshop Experiments (ISSN: 2377-9039) is a new open access journal that aims to extend the work of Greg Ulmer and to foster experimental works that invent, operate in, or analyze … Continue reading
The Train Garden
For the past thirty years, my father has built and displayed a train set for the holidays. What started with one train and a handful of buildings has grown into … Continue reading
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