Well-written and comprehensive presentation of the facts of Patti Smith's life, but like all biographies is unable to offer insight into who she is.
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Graphic Biography Review: The Wright Brothers, written by Lewis Helfand, illustrated by Sankha Banerjee
Clearly the kind of inspirational story that is likely to capture the youthful imagination.
Read More »Book Review: Traditional New Orleans Jazz: Conversations With the Men Who Make the Music by Thomas W. Jacobson
Veteran jazz journalist Thomas Jacobsen discusses the legacy of New Orleans jazz with a who's who of the present-day scene's 'traditional jazz' players.
Read More »Book Review: Man Ray | Lee Miller: Partners in Surrealism by Phillip Prodger (contributions by Lynda Roscoe Harigan and Antony Penrose)
Those lips, those eyes - Lee Miller and Man Ray were artists, lovers, equals.
Read More »Book Review: Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Justin Martin
As you enjoy America's public gardens this summer, thank this 19th century master landscape architect.
Read More »Book Review: Black Sabbath FAQ by Martin Popoff
A true tell-all book about the one of the greatest names in rock.
Read More »Book Review: Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft by Paul Allen
The memoirs of the cofounder of Microsoft includes the fascinating history of his relationship with Bill Gates.
Read More »Book Review: Clarence Darrow: Attorney for the Damned by John A. Farrell
New biography provides unvarnished portrait of one of America's most famous trial attorneys.
Read More »Book Review: I Know Where I’m Going: Katharine Hepburn, A Personal Biography by Charlotte Chandler
More a collage of quotes than a biography, Katharine Hepburn and her stories still fascinate.
Read More »Book Review: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua
Bringing up children the Chinese way.
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