Is Google Making Us Shallow? Reflections on Nicholas Carr and the Value of Deep Reading
This past week in class, I revisited Nicholas Carr’s now-famous 2008 essay, Is Google Making Us Stupid?, alongside portions of his follow-up book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing … Continue reading
Reimagining Education in the Age of A.I.: From Rigor to Resonance
We’ve taught students to answer questions. Now we must teach them how to ask the right ones. As artificial intelligence transforms the landscape of work and knowledge, education stands at … Continue reading
The American Civil War and December: How Literature Captured the War’s End and Christmas
The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal moment in U.S. history, a conflict that altered the nation’s landscape, both geographically and socially. The war left deep scars on the … Continue reading
The Legacy of Charles Dickens: How His Stories Inspired American Holiday Traditions
Charles Dickens, one of the most beloved and influential authors of the 19th century, has left an indelible mark on Christmas celebrations, particularly in the United States. While Dickens’ stories … Continue reading
An Introduction to Polish Poetry
Polish poetry holds a unique and powerful place in the global literary canon. Rooted in a history marked by upheaval, resilience, and an enduring search for identity, Polish poets have … Continue reading
An Introduction to Polish Novels: A Literary Journey
Recommending books is one of the most joyful yet challenging parts of being a professor, publisher, or avid reader. Whenever someone asks, “What should I read next?” my mind floods … Continue reading
“This is not a Small Love”: Projector Poetry Strikes Again
Here’s the next set in my Projector Poetry series. For this grouping, I tried to offer something new. I selected three random months’ Tweets–an online randomizer selected the year 2020–and … 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
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
Beyond Criticism 2017
One of my latest projects this year has been the book series Beyond Criticism published by Bloomsbury. It’s been a busy year here with six books already published and many … Continue reading
Types of Book-Binding: An Introduction
Building on what I’ve called the Right PATH method (Performance/Production, Aesthetic, Theory, History), I wanted to add a little supplemental guide to types of binding we will cover … Continue reading
Reading as Art: A Micro-Review
Reading as Art Simon Morris, editor. York: Information as Material, 2016. http://www.informationasmaterial.org/portfolio/reading-as-art/ In my own ongoing research investigations of reading publishing as arts practice, I came across this title last … 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
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