Synopses & Reviews
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"A deeply satisfying feast drawn from the opulent smorgasbord of American history and the history of Harper's. Essential." Library Journal
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"Boy, Harper's Magazine sure can throw a party, which is what this book is: A great time. We're lucky to be invited." Newsday
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"Overflowing with riches." Publisher's Weekly
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"An astounding array of literature." Booklist
Synopsis
The American experience is explored through this collection of the magazine's best reports, poetry, fiction, commentary, speeches and humorous writings--from authors ranging from Mark Twain to Annie Dillard. 200+ illustrations.
Synopsis
For over 150 years, Harper's Magazine has explored the American experience with a fiercely independent spirit and spectacular writing. That experience is available in this magnificent illustrated volume, spanning the decades and encompassing writing from Melville and Twain to Normal Mailer, David Mamet, and Annie Dillard. This beautiful volume includes reports, poetry, fiction, commentary, critiques of contemporary society and politics, speeches, humor - plus more than 200 photographs, illustrations, and other artwork, originally published in the magazine.