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
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
Alexander Karol Curtius: First Teacher in New Amsterdam
In a recent post, I shared a biographical sketch of Polish settler Daniel Litscho and his life in New Amsterdam. In reading for that work, I happened to stumble on … 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
Exploring the Untold Stories: The History of Polish Americans in Early America
The history of America is a tapestry woven from the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences of countless immigrants who sought new opportunities in the New World. Among these immigrants were … 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
“Little Pieces for Little Speakers”: A Schoolbook for Recitation
Here is the next installment in my Book by Book: The Teaching Collection Series. This week’s installment looks at Little Pieces for Little Speakers: A Collection of Poetry Designed to … 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
Polish Literature as World Literature: Now in Paperback
They say things come in three’s … so who am I to argue? As I reflect on the past three years of work, there is one other major highlight. In … Continue reading
On This Date: The New York Times, July 7, 1949.
The hashtag #OnThisDateInHistory serves as a digital time capsule, bringing pivotal moments from the past into our present consciousness. Each day, it invites us to explore significant events, milestones, and … Continue reading
Bob Brown Bubbles
As I begin to consider the next phrase of Roving Eye Press, I have been researching more of Bob Brown‘s poetry, including a lot of poems not included in some … Continue reading
James Rivington, American Printer
James Rivington (1724-1802) was an English-born printer/publisher and journalist in New York City during the American Revolution. Prior to the revolution, he was one of the most popular and widely … Continue reading
Three Poems by Olga Cabral
Electronic Tape Found in a Bottle If this small human testament completes its odyssey clears the curtains of fiery meteors crosses the rages of magnetic storms rides free of hydrogen … Continue reading
Writing with Scissors: A Review
Writing with Scissors: American Scrapbooks from the Civil War to the Harlem Renaissance By Ellen Gruber Garvey. (New York: Oxford University Press, 2012. 320 pp. 62 ill. HC $115, Pb … Continue reading
365
A few days ago, on New Year’s Eve, I completed my #365DayChallenge of posting one image a day on Instagram. So, for now, I’m taking a little break from social … Continue reading
Classic Comics Covers
For those who know me and my work, it’s no secret that I am interested the relationships between texts and images. So much so that I’ve straddled the line between … Continue reading
16 Weeks with Bob Dylan
Colleges are like old-age homes; except for the fact that more people die in colleges. For me, the environment to write the song is extremely important. The environment has to … Continue reading
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
Mulberry Mummies Marshes
“Mulberry, Mummies, Marshes: This History of Paper” Course Poster, 2017. My latest poster / broadside.
An Introduction to Book-Binding … Workshop
Two weeks ago, my paper history course had its latest workshop, on printing. We were fortunate to use the under-utilized printing facility at Stevenson in a workshop led by printer, … 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
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
Sampling: The Introduction to the History of Paper Course
I’m very excited about the upcoming weeks of my History of Paper course. I’ve already blogged about setting up the course blog and the first posts will appear soon. I … Continue reading
Paper Infographics
Walter Ong’s classic Orality and Literacy will be one of the first texts we’ll read in my “History of Paper” course this fall. Attached to this reading/discussion, I’ll ask each … Continue reading
Coming Soon . . . Fall Course on the History of Paper
We’re just a week away from the fall semester! I was a little disappointed last year after my pitch for a “History of the Book” special topics class was deemed … 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
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
Paper-making History: Some Bookmarks
Last fall, I taught courses in the history of graphic design and the history of printing (both Visual Arts courses). Before I got things started, I posted an entry here … Continue reading
Some Flag House Photos
Last week, I spoke at the Start-Spangled Flag House in Baltimore. The museum is truly one of the hidden gems of Baltimore. Located at the edge of Little Italy and … Continue reading
Course Design Matters: A New Course Blog & Some Reflections
‘Course Design Matters: ART 335 “Origins & Issues in Design”: Course Blog https://coursedesignmatters.wordpress.com Teaching is an important part of my life. I’ve spent the last 12 years working in higher … Continue reading
Digital Exhibition: Mill Girls
During the Fall 2015 semester, I helped Dr. Lindsay DiCuirci teach a graduate seminar entitled “Women and American Periodicals” at UMBC. The course highlighted some of the United States’ most … Continue reading
Sell/fish Fault Finder
A Pun.–(We abominate puns). Some weekly finds; or this is what I do.
Type: Zapf!
Noted type designer, typographer, and calligrapher Hermann Zapf died last week, on June 4, at his home in Darmstadt, Germany at the age of 96. The creator of approximately 200 … Continue reading
UK Research
For most of March, I’ve honed in on my dissertation–finishing up research on two chapters and writing. I spent nearly two weeks in England attending a conference on eighteenth-century print … Continue reading
Bel Air’s Post Office … And Tudor Hall
For the past semester, I’ve been re-thinking about post offices. My ongoing project Maryland by Mail (still under construction) examines the ways in which individuals use and explore online maps, … Continue reading
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